Exceptional Children
Parent Education Series
Parents, you know your child and their needs better than anyone.We welcome your involvement in all stages of the process as we journey with you toward partnership to support your student. Join us for opportunities this school year to meet our staff, learn about your child's rights, and become an active participant to help your child grow and achieve.
Project Child Find
If you are new to Orange County and have a child who has been receiving special education services, contact the base school in your attendance area and provide them with documentation of your child's special needs (i.e., a copy of student's Individualized Education Plan). When school is not in session, you may contact the Exceptional Children Office at (919) 245-4006.
If you believe your child might be in need of special education and/or related services, you should contact your school principal.
project Child Find on the nc department of public instruction website
What is Project Child Find?
An effort coordinated by your local school system and the Exceptional Children Division, State Department of Public Instruction, to:
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Locate and identify children and youth ages birth through 21 with disabilities who are in need of special education or related services.
- Inform parents and/or guardians of the services available from their local school system and other state and community agencies.
Who Are the Children?
Children and youth who have been diagnosed or are suspected to have intellectual, physical, or emotional disabilities and are unable to benefit from a regular school program without special assistance.
What Help is Available?
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A complete evaluation and, if appropriate,
- An Individualized Education Program for children with a disability beginning at age three,
- An Individual Family Service Plan for each child with a disability birth through 2, or
- A referral to other agencies when needed.
For further information regarding Child Find or if you suspect your student may have a disability and need special education and/or related services, please contact Stacey Burns at stacey.burns@orange.k12.nc.us or (919) 245-4006 extension 18001.
Parent Resources
- Staff Directory
- NC Exceptional Children Website
- Procedural Safeguards: Handbook on Parents' Rights
- Policies Governing Services for Children with Disabilities
- Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for Families
- NC DPI Exceptional Children Parent Resources
Staff Directory
NC Exceptional Children Website
Procedural Safeguards: Handbook on Parents' Rights
Policies Governing Services for Children with Disabilities
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for Families
NC DPI Exceptional Children Parent Resources
Additional Links
Orange County Exceptional Children Pre-Kindergarten
Orange County Related Services Directory
Testing Students with Disabilities Handbook
IEP (Individualized Education Plan)
Family Support Program
Family Support Program
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