July 21, 2025, 9am - 11am
This session provides a foundational overview of effectively planning, implementing, and supervising preschool special education programs. Participants will explore key components of a high-quality preschool exceptional children’s program, application of NC Policies, related SPP/APR Indicators, early childhood best practices, and strategies for ensuring strong program outcomes. Deeper discussion will include least restrictive environment planning as well as instructional considerations.A second option is available on August 4th.
September 18, 2025, 12pm - 1pm
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your transition toolkit and better support students with visual impairments on their path to adulthood. This professional development opportunity will focus on understanding the unique needs of students with visual impairments, exploring key data sources, and identifying available resources to support career and post-secondary goals.
August 20, 2025, 12pm - 3pm
Professional development session focused on using Bookshare in digital environments specially with refreshable braille devices. This session includes asynchronous data dives and expert-led guidance from Bookshare staff.
August 19, 2025, 1pm - 2pm
Join us for a focused professional development session for “Supporting Teams to determine Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) including audio, braille, large print, and digital for FAPE. AEM to help reduce the barriers many students face with printed materials.In this session, we will take a data-driven approach to identify gaps, explore usage trends, and develop actionable plans to improve student access and ensure equitable learning opportunities for all.📘 Templates and examples for asynchronous, structured data dives📘 Resources to learn more about the possibilities
February 4, 2026, 1:30pm - 3pm
Description: This professional learning session introduces educators to a range of tools designed to support instruction and progress monitoring for students who are deaf and hard of hearing in the areas of language, vocabulary, auditory skill development, and self-advocacy. Participants will gain a broad overview of how these tools can inform specially designed instruction (SDI), guide the identification of IEP goal areas, and support understanding of student growth over time.
January 8, 2026, 1:30pm - 3pm
Description: This webinar will share information about a valuable resource document entitled "Relationship of Hearing Loss to Listening and Learning Need." Attendees will learn how to read and apply this document when working with students with hearing loss. Come join us to learn more!
December 4, 2025, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Description: This webinar will orient new users to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Hub, a valuable resource to professionals working with students who are deaf and hard of hearing across NC. Come join us to learn more!Audience: Teachers of the D/HH, EC Teachers, SLPs, and any professional who works with students who are deaf or hard of hearing in public schools in North Carolina.
March 25, 2025, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Description of Webinar: Working with Students with Usher Syndrome Ask the Experts; Connecting with Resources; Q & A
March 18, 2025, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Description of Webinar: What is Usher Syndrome?Population Estimates; Types of Usher Syndrome; Q & A
February 5, 2025, 11:15am - 12pm
This virtual lunch and learn session will provide information on completing the Functional Vocational Evaluation associated with Transition Services when the IEP Team determines it to be appropriate.Registration closes January 22, 2025, 12:00 PM.