Alternatives to Hiring a Special Education Advocate in North Carolina
NC special education advocates charge $100-$300/meeting. Here are 5 alternatives that resolve most IEP disputes without professional fees.
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All articles about North Carolina IEP & 504 Blueprint.
Best IEP Resource for Military Families in North Carolina
Military families at Fort Liberty, Camp Lejeune, and Seymour Johnson face unique IEP transfer challenges. Here's the best resource for enforcing your child's services.
How to Build an IEP Paper Trail in North Carolina That Actually Works
In NC, the burden of proof at OAH falls on parents. Here's exactly how to build the documentation trail that wins IEP disputes.
504 Plan for ADHD in North Carolina: Eligibility, Accommodations, and How to Get One
NC 504 plan for ADHD: eligibility under Section 504, required accommodations, EOG/EOC testing rules, how to request one, and when to push for an IEP instead.
504 Plan for Anxiety in North Carolina: What to Request and How to Get It
NC 504 plan for anxiety: eligibility, accommodations for school anxiety, IEP vs 504 decision, school refusal considerations, and NC EOG testing accommodation rules.
504 Plan vs IEP in North Carolina: Which One Does Your Child Need?
NC 504 vs IEP comparison: eligibility thresholds, legal frameworks, timelines, ECATS vs 504 forms, and when each plan is the right tool.
Behavior Intervention Plan in North Carolina: What a BIP Must Include
NC behavior intervention plan requirements: what a BIP must contain, how it connects to the FBA, IEP placement, BIP review triggers, and how to push back on weak plans.
Compensatory Education in North Carolina: When Your Child Is Owed Services
NC compensatory education: what it is, when you're entitled to it, how to calculate missed services, how to request it, and how to negotiate a comp ed agreement.
Due Process Hearing in North Carolina Special Education: The OAH System Explained
NC due process hearing: one-tier OAH system, 30-day resolution period, burden of proof, timeline, costs, and when a state complaint is a better option.
Free IEP Resources vs Paid IEP Guide in North Carolina: What's the Difference?
ECAC, Wrightslaw, and NCDPI are free. Here's what they cover, what they miss, and when a $14 NC-specific IEP guide fills the gap.
Functional Behavior Assessment in North Carolina: What Parents Need to Know
NC FBA rules: when schools must conduct one, what a proper FBA looks like, how it connects to the BIP, and how to request one if the school refuses.
IEP for ADHD in North Carolina: Eligibility, Goals, and Accommodations
NC IEP for ADHD: which disability category applies, how to prove adverse impact, strong IEP goals, accommodations that actually work, and 504 vs IEP.
IEP for Autism in North Carolina: Eligibility, Goals, and What to Push For
NC IEP for autism: eligibility under IDEA, autism prevalence data, strong IEP goals, LRE requirements, CIDD and Duke evaluation resources, and advocacy tips.
NC IEP Goal Bank: Measurable Goals for North Carolina IEPs
North Carolina IEP goal bank with SMART goals for reading, math, writing, executive function, social-emotional, communication, and transition aligned to NC standards.
North Carolina IEP Guide vs Special Education Attorney: Which Do You Need?
Special education attorneys in NC charge $200-$500/hour. Here's when a $14 IEP toolkit handles it and when you actually need a lawyer.
NC IEP Meeting Checklist: How to Prepare for Your Child's IEP in North Carolina
North Carolina IEP meeting preparation checklist: what to bring, what to ask, how to respond to school proposals, and what to do if you disagree at the meeting.
The NC IEP Process: From Referral to Implementation in North Carolina
NC IEP process step by step: 90-day timeline, 15-school-day rule, evaluation consent, eligibility meeting, IEP development, ECATS, and how to request an evaluation.
IEP Progress Monitoring in North Carolina: What Schools Must Provide
NC IEP progress monitoring requirements: quarterly reports, what data looks like, ECATS, how to request more data, and what to do when goals show no progress.
Independent Educational Evaluation in North Carolina: Your IEE Rights
NC IEE rights: when to request one, what the school must do, cost rules, how to pick an evaluator, and how to use the results at your IEP meeting.
Manifestation Determination in North Carolina: What Happens and What to Do
NC manifestation determination review: legal triggers, 10-day rule, how the meeting works, what to do if the team gets it wrong, and recent NC case outcomes.
Parent Rights in North Carolina Special Education: The Complete Guide
NC special education parent rights: prior written notice, procedural safeguards, consent requirements, dispute options, and NC-specific rules under the NC 1500 series.
Special Education Advocate in North Carolina: When to Hire One and Where to Find Help
NC special ed advocates vs attorneys: costs, when each is worth it, free NC resources (ECAC, DRNC, Legal Aid), and how to vet a private advocate.
Transition IEP Goals in North Carolina: Age 14 Planning, Diploma Pathways, and What to Ask For
NC transition IEP goals: age 14 requirement, three diploma pathways, OCS work hours, sample transition goals, agency linkages, and what NC schools often miss.
What Is an IEP in North Carolina? A Parent's Plain-Language Guide
NC IEP basics: what it is, IDEA eligibility, 14 disability categories, ECATS platform, 90-day timeline, and how NC schools must comply.