Topics Related to Exceptional Children
February 19, 2026, 8:30am - 10:30am
Join us for the Orientation Pathways Session, designed to support LEA staff working in preschool exceptional children programs. This session is a continuation of the January Session. Session 2 will focus on developing high-quality IEPs, with an emphasis on kindergarten transitions, extended content, and extended school year.
January 15, 2026, 8:30am - 10:30am
Join us for the Orientation Pathways Session, designed to support LEA staff working in preschool exceptional children programs. This session will focus on developing high-quality IEPs, with emphasis on present levels of academic and functional performance, annual goals, and Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). This is a two part session with session 2 continuing in February.
December 18, 2025, 8:30am - 10:30am
Join us for the Orientation Pathways Session designed to support LEA staff serving preschool exceptional children programs. This session will cover key timelines, the process from enrollment to initial eligibility, and recommended practices for supporting children transitioning from the NC Infant-Toddler Program/Early Intervention (IDEA Part C) to the Preschool EC Program.
October 16, 2025, 8:30am - 10:30am
Join us for the Orientation Pathways Session, created to support LEA staff working with preschool exceptional children programs. This session will provide an overview of Child Find, focusing on the steps from notification through evaluation.
August 28, 2025, 8:30am - 10:30am
Join us for this combined Pathways Session designed to support LEA staff serving preschool exceptional children programs. As we launch the 2025–2026 school year, we’ll explore the critical roles, responsibilities, and relationships that shape effective practice in early childhood exceptional children's programs.
February 10, 2026, 9am - 4pm
The successive process of special education evaluations, including IDEA’s mandates, will be reviewed, grounded in principles connected to educational equity. High Leverage Practices for Students with Disabilities, specifically Collaboration and Assessment, will be introduced and connected to effective special education evaluation planning and implementation. Analysis of the information that leads to the referral will be discussed as the basis for sound evaluation planning.
October 13, 2025, 9am - 5pm
The successive process of special education evaluations, including IDEA’s mandates, will be reviewed, grounded in principles connected to educational equity. High Leverage Practices for Students with Disabilities, specifically Collaboration and Assessment, will be introduced and connected to effective special education evaluation planning and implementation. Analysis of the information that leads to the referral will be discussed as the basis for sound evaluation planning.
October 2, 2025, 9am - 4pm
The successive process of special education evaluations, including IDEA’s mandates, will be reviewed, grounded in principles connected to educational equity. High Leverage Practices for Students with Disabilities, specifically Collaboration and Assessment, will be introduced and connected to effective special education evaluation planning and implementation. Analysis of the information that leads to the referral will be discussed as the basis for sound evaluation planning.
September 5, 2025, 10am - 12pm
Collaboration is a long-established best practice in education, supported by IDEA, High Leverage Practices, literature and evidence from special education, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, physical therapy, and psychological disciplines. This virtual session will explore key features of collaborative practice for developing and implementing effective IEPs. Full day in-person workshops are also offered to compliment this foundational content and go into more depth with applied activities.
September 4, 2025, 1pm - 3pm
Collaboration is a long-established best practice in education, supported by IDEA, High Leverage Practices, literature and evidence from special education, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, physical therapy, and psychological disciplines. This virtual session will explore key features of collaborative practice for developing and implementing effective IEPs. Full day in-person workshops are also offered to compliment this foundational content and go into more depth with applied activities.