NC 1502-8 Personnel Development

Plain English summary

LEAs are required to ensure all personnel necessary to implement Part B of IDEA are appropriately and adequately prepared. This requirement is subject to personnel qualification standards in NC 1501-12.2 and ESEA section 2102(b). The regulation establishes a personnel development obligation tied to federal special education law.

Key requirements

• The LEA must ensure that all personnel necessary to carry out Part B of the IDEA are appropriately and adequately prepared
• Subject to the requirements of NC 1501-12.2 (related to personnel qualifications)
• Subject to section 2102(b) of the ESEA

Affected parties

• Local Education Agencies (LEAs)
• Special education personnel
• Related services staff
• Paraprofessionals

Official source

https://www.dpi.nc.gov/documents/publications/catalog/ec144-policies-governing-services/open#page=54