Exceptional Children's Department

The mission of the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Exceptional Children's Division (NC DPI EC Division) is to ensure that students with disabilities develop intellectually, physically, emotionally, and vocationally through the provision of an appropriate individualized education program in the least restrictive environment.

Union County Public Schools Exceptional Children's Program provides specially designed instruction and programming designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities according to federal and state mandates of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. We are dedicated to providing quality specially-designed instruction to all students with disabilities through special education and related services.

2024-2025 Educator of Excellence

Educator of Excellence

Rocky River Elementary's school psychologist, Mara Healy, receive the Exceptional Children (EC) Educator of Excellence Award, a notable recognition for her remarkable contributions to the district’s EC program.

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EC Parent Survey

This is an annual survey of parents of children receiving special education. It is an opportunity to report how well your school system includes you in the IEP process and the education of your child. This short, 2-minute survey is open now to June 30, 2025. If you don't have a computer or smartphone, you can request a paper copy from your school.

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