Writing Effective IEPs

Learn how to actively participate in writing an Individualized Education Program and navigate the “maze” of forms and paperwork. This workshop will help you identify your child’s strengths and needs and use evaluation results to prepare for writing an IEP. Tune up your skills and identify strategies to ensure that your child’s IEP is implemented and changed as she/he grows. More information will arrive in your inbox.

UNC HEELS 2 Transition will offer 2 programs this summer: HEELS Prep (June 22-July 14, 2022) and HEELS UP (June 3-5 and June 22-July 14, 2022). These strengths-based programs are for young adults between the ages of 18 and 26 years old who have intellectual disabilities or developmental disabilities.

First Round of Applications must be submitted by February 5th. The application for HEELS Prep and HEELS UP is available here.

PALS 2022 summer program application is open! PALS is returning to North Carolina, July 10-16 at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

Information and Application 

From our friends at Advocate Medical Group Adult Down Syndrome Center

1/19 Transition to Kindergarten Series-Creating a Vision Statement 7:30pm

1/20 Session 3 Improvaneer Workshop (Virtual) 7:00 pm

1/25 T-21 Virtual Bingo 7:00pm

1/26 Transition to Kindergarten Series-Creating a Successful Transition 7:30pm

1/27 Session 3 Improvaneer Workshop (Virtual) 7:00pm

2/1 Dad's Night Out at Boxyard RTP 6:00pm

2/2 Transition to Kindergarten Series- Parent and Student Rights 7:30pm

2/3 Session 3 Improvaneer Workshop (Virtual) 7:00pm

2/8 Mom's Night Out at Mellow Mushroom in Durham 7:00pm

2/9 Transition to Kindergarten Series- Round Table Discussion 7:30pm

2/9 Noche de Mamas 8:00pm

2/10 T-21 Virtual Bingo 7:00pm

2/12 The Learning Program 8:00am-12:00pm

2/12 NCDSA Family Farm Day 10:00am

2/17 Session 4 Improvaneer Workshop (Virtual) 7:00pm

2/22 Mom's Night Out at The Prime Steakhouse in Rocky Mount 7:00pm

2/24 T-21 Virtual Bingo 7:00pm

2/26 5th Annual Mardi Gras Party

3/3 Session 4 Improvaneer Workshop (Virtual) 7:00pm

3/4 T-21 Club Game Night 7:00pm



Why give to NCDSA

North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance is an effective, compassionate, and comprehensive resource on Down syndrome throughout North Carolina. NCDSA envisions a culture in which all people with Down syndrome are empowered to achieve their full potential and live healthy, productive lives as valued citizens within the fabric of society.