What should a parent do if he/she has a question about their child’s IEP?
1 – Contact the child’s Exceptional Children’s (EC) Case Manager.
2 – If the parent still has concerns, contact the principal, assistant principal or lead teacher at the child’s school.
3 – If the parent still has concerns, contact the Exceptional Children’s (EC) Lead Teacher – Carla Melton @ 828-456-2400 or cmelton@haywood.k12.nc.us.
4 – If the parent still has concerns, contact the Director of the Exceptional Children’s (EC) Program – Brandi Stephenson @ 828-456-2400 or bstephenson@haywood.k12.nc.us.
From time to time, disagreements between families and schools may occur regarding the development and implementation of a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). It is highly recommended that the following steps be considered in order to resolve differences quickly:
1 – Address at the Classroom Level – First, talk to your child’s teacher about your concerns.
2 – Address at the School Level – Secondly, talk to the principal at your child’s school about your concerns.
3 – Address at the District Level – Lastly, if you still have concerns, contact the Director of the Exceptional Children’s Program
Parent Rights & Responsibilities in Special Education: NC Notice of Procedural Safeguards
Parent Rights & Responsibilities in Special Education – English
Parent Rights & Responsibilities in Special Education – Spanish
This handbook is designed to support families with the understanding of the rights and responsibilities specific to the special education process. Acronyms and terms often used in special education and resources can be found in the appendices.
If at any time, you suspect that your child may have a disability and is in need of special education and/or related services, you may request an evaluation, in writing, to your child’s principal, teacher, or the school’s Exceptional Children Department.