Resources for Parents/Families

WS/FCS and NCDPI Resources

The Exceptional Children Department is committed to supporting families of students with disabilities in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools with questions and concerns about the special education process.

If you have a question or concern:

Step 1:

Address at the Classroom Level.

Talk to your child's teacher about your questions/concern

Step 2:

Address at the School Level.

Talk with the administration at your child's school.

Step 3:

Address with Assistance from the

WS/FCS EC Department.

Contact 336-727-2083 or Email Exceptional Children

The following links to resources and websites provide parents and guardians with important information about the special education process in North Carolina.  

Handbooks

  • NC Parents Rights & Responsibilities in Special Education: NC Notice of Procedural Safeguards

Policy Manuals 

Useful Links