EC Parent Handbook
Handbook can be found on the NCDPI website.
https://www.dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools/classroom-resources/exceptional-children/parent-resources
Handbook can be found on the NCDPI website.
https://www.dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools/classroom-resources/exceptional-children/parent-resources
NC Parent Rights & Responsibilities in Special Education - Notice of Procedural Safeguards
This handbook is designed to support families with the understanding of the rights and responsibilities specific to the special education process. Acronyms and terms often used in special education and resources can be found in the appendices. If at any time you suspect your student may have a disability and is in need of special education and/or related services, you may request an evaluation, in writing, to your student's school principal, teacher or EC department.
Welcome If you are new to East Wake Academy and have questions about special education, contact Diann Gunderson via email at dgunderson@eastwakeacademy.org. In order to make your student’s transition into East Wake Academy go smoothly, it is very important to provide your student’s new school copies of the following information during registration: • Most recent psychoeducational report, eligibility, evaluation and/or reevaluation report; • Current individualized education program (IEP); and • Contact information for your student’s previous school and school district. These items will support a successful transition between your student’s old and new school and will ensure that appropriate services and supports are made available.
What to Expect:
For out of state students: Once you have shared your student’s special education records, school staff will invite you to a meeting to discuss comparable services, or services similar to or the same as, provided on your student’s most recent IEP. During the meeting, school staff will also describe the initial eligibility process that occurs when students move from out of state and the timeline in which an initial North Carolina (NC) IEP will be developed.
For in state students but new to East Wake Academy: School staff will begin implementing your student’s current NC on their first day of school. An invitation to review and revise your student’s IEP may be scheduled. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss your student’s transition to a new school and to determine if any adjustments to the services and supports currently being provided are needed.
Dispute Resolution From time to time, disagreements between families and schools may occur regarding the development and implementation of a student’s individualized education program (IEP). It is highly recommended that the following steps be considered in order to resolve differences quickly.
Address at the classroom level - First talk to your child's teacher about your concerns.
Address at School level - Second - talk to the principal at your child's school about your concerns.
Address at LEA level - If you still have concerns contact the EC Director of your school/district.