RHS Special Programs
2021-2022 Special Education Information for Parents
The Special Education Services Family and Community Connections (FACC) team is excited to offer four Virtual Parent Information Sessions this spring focusing on a variety of topics including communication methods, IEP meetings, transitions and occupational therapy. The sessions will be March 24, March 31, April 7 and April 21. All will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The sessions will be recorded, and recordings will be available in English and Spanish on the Special Education Services website. Here is a flyer about the information sessions.
Case managers for the 2020-2021 school year will be contacting you during the first week of school. They may attempt contact by email, phone, or text message via Talking Points.
If you believe your student's schedule has an error related to special education services (for example, missing a CA class), please email me at dbradford@wcpss.net and I will take care of it as soon as possible.
Starting a new school year can be a challenging experience for everyone, please let us know about difficulties your student is experiencing so we can address them. Please include both the classroom teacher and the special education case manager on your emails so they can problem solve together.
How to Request Accommodations for the ACT, PSAT, SAT, and AP Exams:
Accommodations for the ACT: All 11th grade students in North Carolina take the ACT in the Spring. Please sign this form if your student has state testing accommodations on their IEP and you would like the school to request comparable accommodations for the ACT. Return signed forms to the RHS Testing Coordinator: Carolyn Myslinski digitally (cmyslinski@wcpss.net) or leave paper copies in the Main Office for Ms. Myslinski.
Accommodations for the PSAT, SAT, and AP College Board exams: Please sign this form if your student has state testing accommodations on their IEP and you would like the school to request comparable accommodations for College Board exams. Return signed forms to Mr. Bradford digitally (dbradford@wcpss.net) or leave paper copies in the Main Office for Mr. Bradford.
Vocational Rehabilitation
Students with disabilities can apply for services starting in their Junior year of High School. Find out more.
Planning for the Future
OCR Info about Postsecondary education planning
Wake Tech Disability Support Services
STEPP Program at ECU for students with Learning Disabilities
Western Carolina - University Participant (UP) Program
Pathfinder Career Exploration Program at Wake Tech
Think College - Information about college planning for students with disabilities
Youth Employment Certification process
Community Events
Adapted Baseball opportunity for Students with Disabilities - Miracle League of the Triangle
https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/steam-career-showcase-for-students-with-disabilities/