Dyslexia and Dyscalculia Information for Parents

A change in state legislation has paved the way for recognition and specific attention to both areas.

Información sobre la dislexia y la discalculia para padres

Un cambio en la legislación estatal ha abierto el camino para el reconocimiento y atención específica para ambas áreas.

Summer Services for Students with IEPs

There is updated information regarding summer learning for students with IEPs.

Information Regarding Students with IEPs Registering for 2021-2022 Virtual Academy

Register Now for Virtual Parent Sessions in April

The Special Education Services Family and Community Connections team is offering four live virtual sessions for WCPSS parents in April. All sessions will be held 6:30-7:30 p.m.

New Information for Students With an IEP Regarding In-Person and Virtual Instruction

Students with IEPs have the option to return to daily in-person instruction. Parents have the option to change their selection of in-person instruction or Virtual Academy.

Community Resource: Free Virtual Programming from Gigi's Playhouse

You'll find educational, therapeutic-based, and career development programs.

Return to Campus Social Stories

Social Stories are commonly used tools that can be helpful in supporting student’s learning when assisting with understanding difficult issues.

Lessons and Activities for Disability History and Awareness Month 2020

We are excited to continue inspiring informative district-wide conversations with the Calendar of Quotes, weekly lessons, and activities to promote common language and common understanding.

Watch Webinar on 2020-21 School Year

Topics include health and safety and how we will deliver special education services in an online environment.

Forms related to Special Education and Related Services in Online Instruction

Find information related to online instruction support and teletherapy.

Collaborative Planning for In-Person and Online Instruction for Students with Disabilities

We have added a new resource to help parents, students and teachers collaborate to support both online and in-person learning.

Extended Content Standards Resource Guide for Families

This document will address supplemental activities through the use of technology and when technology is not available.

Remote Learning Tips for Parents

As Remote Learning continues for the remainder of the school year, here are some parent tips, ideas, and reminders.

Update: Community Chat on Dyslexia Postponed

A new date has yet to be determined.

High School Students with Disabilities Can Pursue STEM Careers through Catalyst InvenTeam

Students participate in research, engineering design, labs and other hands-on activities, and also receive help securing paid STEM internships.

Celebrate Disability History and Awareness Month Contest Winners

Eleven schools and six teachers will be recognized for their award-winning efforts to increase public awareness and respect for students and adults with disabilities in this year's "Every Student, Every Day" Campaign.

Every Student, Every Day: A Teacher's Perspective

Susan McDermott, special education teacher at Davis Drive Elementary, shares how this year's Disability History & Awareness Month theme, "Every Student, Every Day," is actualized in her daily work.

High School Students with Disabilities: Apply to Project Search Internship Program by Jan. 17

The Project SEARCH program is a unique one-year school-to-work program specifically for Wake County Public School System high school students with disabilities whose goal is competitive employment.

Disability History & Awareness Month Feature Story: Dennis Blair

The 2006 Middle Creek High graduate reflects on his academic journey and shares the supports, difficulties, and accomplishments he experienced along the way.