Exceptional Childrens Assistance Center Inc.
Exceptional Childrens Assistance Center Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
THE EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN'S ASSISTANCE CENTER (ECAC) IS A PRIVATE NON-PROFIT PARENT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES AND EDUCATION OF ALL CHILDREN THROUGH A SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. ECAC AFFIRMS THE RIGHT OF ALL INDIVIDUALS, FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS AND CULTURES, WITH OR WITHOUT DISABILITIES, TO AN APPROPRIATE EDUCATION AND OTHER NEEDED SERVICES. WE SEEK TO MAKE THAT RIGHT A REALITY BY PROVIDING NORTH CAROLINA FAMILIES WITH A VARIETY OF PARENT INFORMATION, EDUCATION, OUTREACH, AND SUPPORT PROGRAM AND SERVICES. ALL PARENT TRAINING AND INFORMATION ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH THE INFORMATION AND SKILLS THEY NEED TO ADVOCATE FOR AND ACCESS APPROPRIATE EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER NEEDED SERVICES.
About
ECAC WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE N.C. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION (NCDPI) EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN DIVISION. AS SUCH, WE HAVE SEVERAL CONTRACTS TO CARRY OUT SPECIFIC SCOPES OF WORK (SOW) FOR PROJECTS RELATED TO FAMILY ENGAGEMENT IN SCHOOLS AND PROJECTS TO INCREASE THE GRADUATION RATE FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. THE NC STATE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (NC SIP) PROVIDES SERVICES TO READING AND MATH SITES ACROSS THE STATE, DEVELOP AND DISTRIBUTE INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, ENHANCE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS THROUGH PROVIDING LEADERSHIP TRAININGS THAT HELP FAMILIES GAIN THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NEEDED TO BE MORE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN HELPING IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES AND SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. THIS INCLUDES A 'SPEAKER'S NETWORK' OF PARENTS TO SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES IN PRESERVE AND/OR GRADUATE STUDENTS IN UP TO 10 N.C. INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. IN ADDITION, NCDPI PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO FUND SPECIALISTS TO ASSIST FAMILIES RAISING CHILDREN WITH DEAF/BLINDNESS
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
In the filing, the mission of the non-profit is noted as “The exceptional children's assistance center (ecac) is a private non-profit parent organization committed to improving the lives and education of all children through a special emphasis on children with disabilities. ecac affirms the right of all individuals, from all backgrounds and cultures, with or without disabilities, to an appropriate education and other needed services. we seek to make that right a reality by providing north carolina families with a variety of parent information, education, outreach, and support program and services. all parent training and information activities are designed to provide families with the information and skills they need to advocate for and access appropriate educational and other needed services.”.
When referring to its responsibilities, they were outlined as: “The exceptional children's assistance center (ecac) is a private non-profit parent organization committed to improving the lives and education of all children through a special emphasis on children with disabilities. ecac affirms the right of all individuals, from all backgrounds and cultures, with or without disabilities, to an appropriate education and other needed services. we seek to make that right a reality by providing north carolina families with a variety of parent information, education, outreach, and support program and services. all parent training and information activities are designed to provide families with the information and skills they need to advocate for and access appropriate educational and other needed services.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally registered to operate is NC, as per legal records.
- According to the non-profit's form, they have 27 employees on their payroll as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $5,991.
- The CEO remuneration plan within the organization is subject to review and approval by an independent source.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 11 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1986.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $833,618 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $2,225 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
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