Exceptional Children

Desarae Kirkpatrick
Desarae Kirkpatrick
Director of Exceptional Children
[email protected]



Sheree Glover

Administrative Assistant
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The caring, professional staff of Burke County Public Schools will provide a free and appropriate public education to students with disabilities within the least restrictive environment; striving to maximize the potential of each learner by partnering with families, schools and the community.

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Exceptional Children Dept 

NC Policies Governing Students with Disabilites

 Medicaid Annual Public Notice

 ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES AT IEP MEETINGS & INTERACTING WITH SCHOOL STAFF Handbook of Parent Rights (English)
Handbook of Parent Rights (Spanish) 




In compliance with federal law, Burke County Public Schools administers all educational programs, employment activities, and admissions without discrimination against any person based on gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.