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During the COVID-19 crisis, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) through the
Exceptional Children Division (ECD) is providing resources on the delivery of Specially
Designed Instruction (SDI) through the lens of distance instruction for related services. States are
encouraged to continue educating students with disabilities. The attached document will be released this afternoon to the respective related service providers for public schools.

As a reminder: “FAPE may include, as appropriate, special education and related services provided through distance instruction provided virtually, online, or telephonically.”

VRS Guidance and Resources for RSP in NC Public Schools