News and Updates

NC PTA Special Education Inclusion Committee has launched a statewide resource list in an Excel documents on the NCPTA website or from the link below. The spreadsheet contains a wide variety of over 400 public and private resources in NC and nationally. Resources will continue to be added so check...

Exemption from PT/PTA Licensure for out of state licensees during NC State of Emergency Per NC Governor Executive Orders 116 and 130 and the NC PT Practice Act, the Board has the authority to waive licensure requirements for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants licensed in another jurisdiction of the...

NC Extended Content Standards (curriculum modified for students with complex disabilities) that are excellent to anchor student IEP goals and transition activities Vocational Preparation Health, Safety, and Independent Living

Thank you for your incredible passion, hard work, and dedication. I stand in awe of the expertise, resiliency, innovation, and compassion that has been demonstrated by educators and related service providers in our wonderful state, especially the past few months. You are appreciated and valued tremendously! Please see the following...

Discipline Specific VRS in Physical Therapy FAQ Webinar  Download Slides View Webinar

NC DHB has established a support line for Medicaid beneficiaries to call for information and support- SPECIAL BULLETIN COVID-19 #37: Patient Information and Support Line Available

Task force report from World Confederation on Physiotherapy (WCPT) & the International Network of Physiotherapy Regulatory Authorities (INPTRA) on virtual practice from a global perspective Download Now

To see the latest NC DHHS Division of Health Benefits (Medicaid) Bulletins got to: https://medicaid.ncdhhs.gov/providers/medicaid-bulletin At the bottom of the page you can sign up to receive email updates!

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...

In an effort to get information directly, you are strongly encouraged to enroll your email(s) for the NC DPI EC Division listserv and any others that peak your interest.   NC DPI offers a number of topics for subscription: To subscribe to the NC DPI EC Division Update, click here...