There are North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) polices governing programs for services of children with disabilities which must be followed prior to and during a child’s placement into an Exceptional Children Services program.

To learn more about the NC Policies Governing Services for Children with Disabilities, please visit: https://ec.ncpublicschools.gov/.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools also has a Parent Liaison, Elaine Jones, to answer questions and help parents navigate the special education process.

You may contact Elaine by phone: 980-343-9423 or email: elaine.jones@cms.k12.nc.us if you need assistance.

DID YOU KNOW?

The CMS EC Department sends out regular communication via email and phone to families about upcoming events and opportunities to connect with other families of students with disabilities. These messages are sent based on the family contact information in PowerSchool. If your contact information (mailing address, email address, or phone number) changes throughout the school year, or if you are not currently receiving these messages, please contact your child’s school so they can update it in PowerSchool.

Do you want to receive text message reminders in addition to the emails that we currently send via email and phone call? To opt in to these text messages, copy the following URL into an internet browser: remind.com/join/7dgd9d OR text 7dgd9d to the number 81010.