Special Ed/504 Services

If a student with an IEP or 504 plan is enrolled in a North Carolina Virtual Public School (NCVPS) online course, it is the responsibility of the local school system to ensure the school system meets all requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education (IEP) Act and Section 504. NCVPS will follow all modifications and accommodations documented on the IEP or 504 plan as appropriate. There are some instances in which accommodations listed in the IEP or 504 plan are not conducive to the online environment and may not be provided. In this case, the local school system will be responsible for providing such accommodations in order to help the student to be successful in the online course.

Before enrolling a student with an IEP or 504 plan in an NCVPS course, the school-based IEP/504/EL team must first determine whether online learning is appropriate and identify the accommodations needed for the student’s success. During course registration, the school-level eLearning Advisor (eLA) should check the appropriate IEP/504/EL box, input the necessary accommodations directly into the NCVPS Registration System, and submit any additional documents or information through a secure help desk ticket if needed. Student information should be kept up to date throughout the year, and any changes must be reflected in the registration system and communicated to NCVPS teachers.

IEP/504/EL Guidelines for Teachers and Schools

IEP Guidelines for NCVPS Blended Co-Teaching Program

Stakeholder Accommodation Guide

NCVPS has a variety of interventions and supports implemented in the courses to enable students with an IEP or 504 plan to experience successful learning. Examples of interventions and supports include:

• One-on-one access to the teacher,
• Monitoring of individual student progress by teacher, school district designee, and parent,
• Individualized feedback for all student work,
• Opportunities for differentiated/personalized instruction based on a variety of learning styles and the Universal Design for Learning Model, and
• Access to tutor through the Peer Tutoring Center

*If you have any questions regarding Special Education and/or 504 services, please contact Meghan McGrath at meghan.mcgrath@ncpublicschools.gov.