Topics Related to Exceptional Children

August 22, 2024, 9am - 10am
Each of the Special EC Grants will be reviewed.
November 21, 2024, 9am - 12pm
The Preschool Fall Statewide Meeting is a virtual gathering focused on inclusion planning and partnerships. We are excited to work together to create and support inclusive environments where all children thrive.
September 10, 2024, 9am - 1pm
Transdisciplinary Play-Based Assessment 2: The Essentials is an overview of the developmentally appropriate evaluation tool used with young children. During the session, participants will be introduced to the TPBA2 process, which includes establishing an effective team and utilizing parents as a key component to inform decisions. In addition, a summary of the observation guidelines and age tables will be presented.
September 5, 2024, 9am - 1pm
Transdisciplinary Play-Based Assessment 2: The Essentials is an overview of the developmentally appropriate evaluation tool used with young children. During the session, participants will be introduced to the TPBA2 process, which includes establishing an effective team and utilizing parents as a key component to inform decisions. In addition, a summary of the observation guidelines and age tables will be presented.
December 11, 2024, All day
This one-day workshop is intended for professionals working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the general education setting. Participants will be provided with an overview of the characteristics of ASD to support the planning and provision of Specially Designed Instruction (SDI). Particular attention will be given to the use of visual supports to increase student engagement in and completion of standards-aligned tasks and assignments. Carthage, NC
October 9, 2024, 8:30am - 3:30pm
This is a 3 DAY SERIES with days 1 and 2 scheduled for September 17 & 18, 2024.
September 17, 2024 - September 18, 2024, All day
This is a 3 DAY SERIES with the last day being held on October 9, 2024.
October 10, 2024, 8:30am - 3:30pm
*** Session postponed due to Hurricane Helene. New date and location TBA.This one-day professional learning specializes in collaboration to provide an understanding of the Mathematic Extended Content Standards. This professional learning is directed towards teachers of students with significant cognitive disabilities. Professionals will collaborate to analyze, decode, plan, and create mathematical activities based on the Extended Content Standards. This training will be held in Asheville, NC on October 10, 2024, from 8:30 - 3:30 with an hour lunch on your own.
December 12, 2024, 8:30am - 3:30pm
This one-day professional learning specializes in collaboration to provide an understanding of the Mathematic Extended Content Standards. This professional learning is directed towards teachers of students with significant cognitive disabilities. Professionals will collaborate to analyze, decode, plan, and create mathematical activities based on the Extended Content Standards.Snow Hill, NC
December 12, 2024, 12pm - 1pm
AT in the IEP: IEPs can be tricky, but don't sweat it! We'll break down how to include AT in these plans so everyone's on the same page with clear goals, and no confusion.