Resource Library
Office of Exceptional Children - NC DPI
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is the body that oversees public education in North Carolina. The Office of Exceptional children is in charge of making sure that disabled students in North Carolina have access to an equitable education.
Parent's Rights in Special Education - NC DPI
Provided by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, this resource provides an overview of the rights that parents have in special education, including confidential information, consent for evaluations, and rights pertaining to disciplinary action.
Disability Discrimination FAQ - US Dept. of Education
​Provided by the US Dept. of Education, this resource provides in depth explanations to common questions about disability discrimination in education. ​
Exceptional Children's Assistance Center
The ECAC provides assistance to NC families who are navigating the special education system for the first time at no cost. ​
Legal Aid of NC's Parent Support Map
Includes regional and condition-specific support for families navigating public education in North Carolina. Support is available for general and special needs.
File a Complaint - US Dept. of Education
Provides the proper procedure for filing a complaint with the Office for Civil Rights.
The Learning Disabilities Association of America provides a guide for K-12 educators on how to support students with learning disabilities, emphasizing individualized instruction and classroom accommodations.
An IEP Meeting Guide for Educators - LDA
Provided by the Learning Disabilities Association of America, this resource equips K-12 educators with valuable materials to prepare for IEP
meetings, while clarifying their role as key stakeholders in the IEP process.
The Education Justice Alliance (EJA) is a Raleigh-based advocacy group in NC. This resource enables students, parents, and educators in the Wake County Public School System to file complaints against school resource officers that have violated the rights of disabled students.
Know Your Rights Training - EJA
The Education Justice Alliance (EJA) offers a "Know Your Rights" form, empowering students and families with critical knowledge of their legal rights when confronted by school resource officers.
The Disability Rights and Defense Fund (DREDF) outlines the ongoing Texas v. Becerra lawsuit, a critical legal challenge regarding the enforcement of Section 504 protections for individuals with disabilities. DREDF also provides resources for individuals to take action and assist in defending these protections.
Introducing the Hybrid Teacher - LDA
This resource, provided by the LDA, provides best practices for working with students with Learning Disabilities in general education settings.
The Implications of a 504 Rollback - TCF
A research and policy associate from The Century Foundation, a policy think tank, breaks down the implications of a looming Section 504 rollback on disability rights and economic justice.
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Does the Section 504 Lawsuit Put My Child's 504 Plan at Risk? - Understood
This article, provided by Understood, the leading nonprofit for learning and thinking differences, provides another overview of the Texas v. Becerra lawsuit and its potential implications for 504 plans in affected states.