This class has been FILLED with new resources for a future special educator. Most of my resources have been affiliated nationally or for the state of Utah, but this class took a turn east for North Carolina. My future teaching opportunities will most likely end up on the east coast and I need to familiarize myself with the services offered in my home state.
Parent Services : Exceptional Children's Assistance Center is a parent information hotspot. They have links and classes in different areas ranging from NC law, IEP forms, new parents, workshops, and training centers.
Public Schools of North Carolina: This is the basic site for exceptional children in public schools by the Board of Education. This site gives more resources for parents as well as state sanctioned teaching practices.
Autism Society of North Carolina: The Autism Society of North Carolina strives to create a community where people within the autism spectrum and their families receive respect, services, and support based on individual differences, needs, and preferences. The organization works to directly improve the lives of individuals and families affected by autism through advocacy, training and education, and direct services.
ASPEN: Asperger Autism Spectrum Education Network- ASPEN provides families and individuals whose lives are affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders (Asperger Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder-NOS, High Functioning Autism), and Nonverbal Learning Disabilities with education, support, and advocacy. It is important to learn more about AS/ASD to better understand and relate to your child.
Vocational Rehabilitation Services: Services people with disabilities in the areas of employment, independent living, assistive technology, Client Assistance Program (CAP), and disability determination. These services are provided to people with physical, psychiatric or intellectual disabilities and to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing or have other communicative disorders to assist them with living independently and with finding a job and staying on the job.
