Exceptional Children Resources

Archived EC Weekly Newsletters

Approximately weekly, our Exceptional Children’s Department sends out newsletters containing timely resources and information to support parent education in the area of collaborative education of students with disabilities. These resources are available for all parents. However, each week we focus on timely topics or needs that have surfaced through parent feedback.

• October 5, 2020- High School Standardized Exam information for parents of students with disabilities
• October 16, 2020- Evidence-Based Practices
• October 26, 2020- Educate All Learners Alliance Webinar announcement 
• November 3, 2020- Family Engagement Month - ECAC resources
  
• November 12, 2020- Speech and Language Resources for home
  
• November 19, 2020- Strong Reading Skill Development Resources
  
• November 30, 2020- Demystifying Dyslexia
• December 14, 2020 - ED Game Expo
• January 5, 2021 - Emotional Check In's
• January 19, 2021 - PowerSchool and Canvas
• February 2, 2021 - EC Survey
• February 8, 2021 - Vocational Rehab
• February 15, 2021 - Brain Development
• March 8, 2021 - Family Support
• March 30, 2021 - National Council on Disability Members and Staff
• April 12, 2021 - Parents As Leaders
• April 26, 2021 - Student Involvement
  
  

One of the interesting challenges brought about by the COVID-19 school closures is the loss of student skill development. It can be complex to distinguish between a regular education student or special education student who has lost academic achievement gains due to remote instruction or a lack of instruction in some unique situations. This section is designed to help navigate the difference between a suspected disability and the unfortunate loss of skills due to less-than-ideal instructional circumstances as a result of health department restrictions.

Suspected Disability vs Lack of Appropriate Instruction

What to Expect When Attending an IEP Meeting

Special Education Cycle of Processes

Special Education Initial Referral Meeting

Eligibility Meeting Guide

IEP Meeting Guide

Reevaluation Meeting Guide

At-Home Learning Resources
This is a non-exhaustive list of virtual resources to aid in supporting parent engagement in their child’s education at home. 

Academic Resources at Home

• Scholastic Learn at Home
• Mystery Science
• Khan Academy
• Interactive Simulations for Science and Math
  
  

Evidence-Based Practices

• Positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS)
• Reinforcement and rewards
• Self-regulation support
• Home to school communication
• Reading activities
• Phonological awareness activities
• Math activities
• Social relationships, interactions, and cooperation
• Emotional awareness
• Motor skill development and functional abilities

IDEA and Parent Rights

•  Parent Rights Handbook
•  NC Policies Governing Services for Children with Disabilities
•  Project Child Find  Documents available at the front office of each school 
•  Help Decoding Forms
• New to Lincoln Charter School contact Exceptional Children's Director
• NC DPI EC Division Website
• Multi-Tiered System of Support for Families
• NC DPI EC Division: Parent Resources

The digital resources included on this site are intended to support the education of parents and professionals of the Lincoln Charter School community. However, due to the rapidly changing digital environment, Lincoln Charter School does not represent nor endorse these resources as exclusive resources for the purposes outlined on this site.