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Exceptional Children

Catawba County Schools is committed to providing Exceptional Children with a personalized, inclusive educational experience that meets their unique needs. Through individualized support and a focus on fostering a sense of belonging, we strive to empower each child to reach their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally. Our highly dedicated staff collaborates with families and community partners to ensure that every student has access to the resources, accommodations, and opportunities they need to thrive. With an emphasis on lifelong learning, independence, and accessibility, Catawba County Schools is dedicated to helping Exceptional Children succeed both in school and beyond.

WHAT WE OFFER

Eligibility

To qualify for EC/ Special Education services, your student must meet the criteria set by North Carolina Policies Governing Services for Students with Disabilities  for one or more of the 14 defined disability conditions. Additionally, that condition must have an adverse impact on academic and/or functional educational performance and require special education services. 

 

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Parent Resources

The research is clear on parent involvement: when parents are involved in their children’s education, students have higher grades/test scores/graduation rates, better school attendance, increased motivation, better self-esteem, lower rates of suspension, decreased use of drugs/alcohol, and fewer instances of violent behavior. The Office of Exceptional Children (OEC) works diligently to collaborate with parents, provide information to parents, provide information on parent involvement to PSUs, and support parent involvement in their children’s education. The information within the parent resources pages are available to assist you in supporting your child.

Subscribe to the Parent and Family Updates newsletter by registering with the Exceptional Children Information for Parents listserv.

 

Information Documents for Families

These documents are intended to help families understand various aspects of Special Education in North Carolina. If you have questions, please reach out to the EC Director in your district or contact the Parent Liaison with the EC Division.

 

 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

NC SIP
ECAC
Shining Hope Farms
Successful Strides
Autism

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

NC Adapted Sports
ADHD

 

Parent Rights Handbook English

 

Parent Rights Handbook Spanish

 

Caregiver's Guide

 

Head Start or NC PREK

 

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👉 District Contact

Dr. Amy Ashbrook

Director of Exceptional Children

p. 828.464.8333

email

 

Tara Killian

Assistant Director of Exceptional Children

p. 828.464.8333

email

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