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TRAINING MATERIALS

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These training materials are provided for EC Directors to use within the LEA. Administrators and teachers may access the materials for independent study or use within their schools.

  • IEP Training Modules
    Developed by the Department of Public Instruction Exceptional Children Division Consultants
    • Module 10: Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance
      (ppt, 721kb)
    • Module 11: Developing measurable Annual Goals, Short-Term Objectives/Benchmarks
      (ppt, 986kb)
    • Module 12: Measuring and Reporting Progress Toward the Annual Goal
      (ppt, 260kb)
    • Module 15: Discipline
      (ppt, 660kb)

  • DPI & ECAC Presentation on the 2007 NC Policies Governing Services for Children with Disabilities
    • Department of Public Instruction, EC Division & Exceptional Children Assistance Center - Developed for Parents & Presented by: Kate Neale, Lynn Smith, & Pollye Pruitt, Consultants for Dispute Resolution
      (ppt, 3.1mb)

  • Dispute Resolution 3.11.08
    • Part 1: Implications of 4th Circuit Appeals Court Decisions (07.06.04-03.10.08)
    • Part 2: Implications of NC Due Process Hearings (2006-2008)
    • Part 3: Brief Look at State Complaints, Mediation, and Facilitated IEP Meetings
    • Part 4: Twelve (12) Steps to Effective IEP Team Meetings
    • Developed by Kate Neale, Lynn Smith, & Pollye Pruitt, Consultants for Dispute Resolution, EC Division, Dept. of Public Instruction
      (ppt, 1.8mb)

  • What's New in NC Policies? (ppt, 2.4mb | pdf, 739kb)
    • Presentation from the 60th Conference on Exceptional Children 11.01.10
      • Part 1: Overview of the Major Changes in the NC Policies Governing Services for Children with Disabilities Effective June 3, 2010
      • Part 2: Developing Compliant Prior Written Notices (form DEC 5)
        • Two (2) examples of prior written notices are included in the power point
        • Related Document Six (6) pages: (pdf, 576kb)
          • Memorandum from State Director 10.15.10
          • U.S. Department of Education Q&A Document on Prior Written Notice Requirements (Letter to Lieberman 08.15.08)
          • U.S. Department of Education Non-Regulatory Guidance regarding Parental Revocation of Consent April 2009