Top 10 Tips for EC Success

Dr. Betsy RosenbalmDirector of Exceptional Children and

Communication ServicesN-CCS

As an educator, what are the most important tips to remember when serving students with

disabilities?

Tip #1:

● Watch your dates, watch your dates, watch your dates!

Tip #2:

• Make sure you have the RIGHT people at the table!

Tip #3:

● If you put it in the IEP, it’s not an option--it’s a requirement!

Tip #4:

● What’s written in the IEP MUST match what happens in real life!

Tip #5:

●Don’t promise things you can’t deliver!

Tip #6:

● Don’t tell an IEP member NO unless you have an alternative option that is best for the child.

Tip #7:

● Make all IEP decisions with data in hand! Don’t ever make service

delivery determinations based solely on emotions or

pressure from stakeholders.

Tip #8:

● All EC service providers need to come to an IEP meeting prepared

with a completed IEP DRAFT of goals and information!

Tip #9:

● EC students are entitled to a FREE and APPROPRIATE public education in the LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT.

Remember: FAIR doesn’t mean that everyone gets the SAME thing. FAIR means everybody gets what they NEED to

succeed!!

Tip #10:

● Don’t be afraid to ask for help when you don’t know the answers!

Questions? Contact an EC

Support Staff Member!● www.ncpublicschools.org● EC Director● Program Specialists● Behavior Specialists● Administrators● EC Teachers● Therapists● Local Advocates