Exceptional children's assistance center: north carolina's trusted parent training & information centerempowering families & improving lives since 1980

The Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded Exceptional Children's Assistance Center $1,467,490 on October 1, 2025, under the Special Education Parent Information Centers program (CFDA 84.328). The award funds parent training, information, and resource services for families of children with disabilities in North Carolina, with emphasis on equipping parents to make informed decisions about education and early learning options and helping youth with disabilities understand their rights and develop self-advocacy skills. The award runs through September 30, 2027, and is based in Davidson, North Carolina. The program's purpose is to ensure parents of children with disabilities receive training and information to improve results for their children, consistent with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act sections 1470–1473. The award is subject to annual renewal for up to five years if the recipient demonstrates substantial progress toward project goals and appropriations remain available.