Compliance
Hoke County Schools Exceptional Children (EC) data managers are essential members of the student support team, acting as the bridge between educational programs and the data that proves their effectiveness. In the complex landscape of special education, these professionals ensure that the information used to design, monitor, and adapt support for students with disabilities is accurate, confidential, and compliant with federal and state regulations. Their work is foundational to the data-based decision-making process, providing the insights that allow educators, administrators, and parents to create effective and personalized educational experiences for every student.
Meet The Compliance Team
| Nekia Shaw |
EC Program Specialist |
| Towanda Austin |
Data Manager |
| Nyree Blue |
Data Manager |
| Luz Ortiz |
Data Manager |
| Marjorie Dawn Bennett |
Data Manager |
How Our Compliance Team Can Help
Through careful management of student records, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and progress monitoring data, our EC data managers empower the entire team to focus on the student's unique needs rather than on navigating bureaucracy. By collecting, analyzing, and reporting on student progress, they provide the concrete evidence needed to inform instruction, justify resource allocation, and ensure continuous improvement for exceptional children programs.
Consultation: Hoke County Schools Exceptional Children (EC) data managers facilitate communication with teachers and parents by acting as a liaison and translator for data, managing official paperwork and meeting schedules, and promoting transparency through the use of specific tools and strategies.
The Process: What Parents Can Expect
Hoke County Schools EC data managers support communication with parents by coordinating meetings and ensuring parents are kept informed about their child's progress in a clear, accessible manner.
How the compliance team communicate with parents:
- Meeting coordination: They help coordinate and schedule IEP meetings, ensuring parents receive prior written notice. They also compile and share relevant data for these meetings.
- Data transparency: When sharing data with parents, EC data managers and their teams use simple, non-jargon language and visual aids. They ensure parents understand what data is being collected and how it is used to guide instruction.
- Progress updates: Data managers can help standardize and automate the sharing of progress updates from teachers, which builds trust and keeps parents engaged. Regular updates highlight a child's small successes and reinforce that educators see and value their child.
- Technology tools: Digital communication tools such as parent portals, email, and mobile apps are often used to share updates, reminders, and notices. These tools can also track who has received and read the information.
- Liaison role: As part of the special education department, they serve as a direct line of communication for parents who have questions about compliance, services, or their child's records. This direct support helps families navigate the often complex special education process.