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This season brings new opportunities, big transitions, and many unknowns. No matter where your journey begins this year, ECAC is here to support you.

We understand that this time of year can feel both exciting and overwhelming. Whether you’re navigating the complexities of special education, accessing early intervention services, planning for adulthood, or supporting a child with special health care needs - you don’t have to do it alone.

At ECAC, we are committed to staying on top of the rapidly changing landscape at the state and federal levels that affects the systems our families rely on. Policies, programs, and resources are evolving quickly, and we are working diligently to stay informed so that we can better serve and support you.

Our services are always free and available statewide, and our team is only a call or click away.

Let’s work together to make this school year one of growth, connection, and meaningful progress.



Wishing you a fantastic start to the year,

The ECAC Team

Extended Content Standards for Students with the Most Significant Cognitive Disabilities

Medical Condition & or Clinical Diagnosis

VS.

Special Education Eligibility & Identification

Least

Restrictive

Environment

ECAC's

Painting the Big Picture

ECAC's

IEP Checklist

ECAC's

Talk Tools

A Parents Guide - Communicating With Your Child’s School Through Letter Writing

Duke

Children's Law Clinic -

A Parent's Guide to Special Education in North Carolina

CADRE's

Steps to Success: Communicating with Your Child’s School

Navigating the Special Education Process

5:30-7:00pm

Empowering Every Child Through Assistive Technology

1:00-2:00pm

Communication & Collaboration

5:30-7:00pm

Introduction to Special Education

7:00-8:00pm

When the School Bus Stops Coming: In-Person Transition Event

Saturday, September 27th

Mooresville, NC

9:00am - 4:00pm

COMING SOON!

Tell Us Something Good Award

Be on the lookout for this annual opportunity to highlight the important role families and educators play in the education and well-being of children throughout the school year. Families are invited to nominate their child’s school/teacher for the, “Tell Us Something Good" award. Share an experience that you’ve had with your child’s teacher/ school that shows their welcoming attitude and enthusiasm in working with families to create a positive experience for students with disabilities and their families. You can submit a video clip that is no more than two minutes or a written submission of 260 words or less. It could be an experience from this past school year through October 2025.

The winner will be determined by the number of “likes” each video clip or written submission receives on ECAC’s Facebook page. The school with the most votes will receive a $1000.00 award to go towards a family engagement activity for families at their school. The parent/ caregiver who submitted the winning entry will receive a $200.00 gift card. The winning school will be announced live during ECAC’s Tool Time Tuesday Broadcast on Tuesday, February 3, 2025.

Start early as the transition back to school begins. Be on the lookout for that winning submission. More details will be made available in September. For more information contact Beverly Roberts, Broberts@ecacmail.org. Have a great start to the school year! More details to come!

Family engagement is about families, schools and community partners working together to support and boost children's learning, development, and health. It happens in many places, including at home, in school, and during other community activities. Research shows that meaningful family engagement results in better outcomes for students, for families, for schools, and for their communities.

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