Spring 2026 Medicaid in Education [MiE] Cohort
Developing efficient, effective Medicaid cost recovery programs requires foundational knowledge and collaborative effort. These cohorts will support PSU efforts to develop or improve their Medicaid cost recovery efforts. Best results are achieved when a full PSU team participates! Recognizing we all have competing priorities, PSU teams can ensure all content is received, adapted, and applied to local circumstances, procedures, and organizational structure.
This flexible, inclusive, virtual cohort will complete the on-demand Medicaid in Education course with a focus on FFS; however, all Medicaid programs are covered.
Participants will:
- Complete the assigned module and profile rating
- Meet virtually to clarify concepts, answer questions, and
- Collaborate for implementation, establishing PSU practices, and procedures
The Spring 2026 Medicaid in Education [MiE] Cohort will run from March 24th through May 7th on Thursday afternoons.
- 'Just Getting Started in Medicaid' sessions will be offered on March 24th or 26th.
- MiE Cohort orientation sessions will be provided March 31st or April 2nd. Please follow this link to the schedule for the Spring 2026 Cohort
- All (individuals, dyads, small groups) are welcome to participate in MiE cohorts but most effective change occurs with collaborative teams and full PSU Medicaid teams are strongly encouraged
- Suggested PSU (district or charter) team members:
- EC Administrators- Directors, Coordinators
- School Business or Finance officers
- Administrators who will be a point of contact the Medicaid program (central office, finance, EC)
- Related service providers
- Personnel involved with MAC or RMTS
- Any interested parties or personnel assigned to Medicaid program management
- Participants can and should vary from module to module, the schedule includes suggested team participants for each meeting
- Time will be allocated for questions and implementation work
You/Your PSU (district, state, or charter school) team can register here- https://go.ncdpi.gov/Spring26MiECohort for:
- Just Getting Started in Medicaid sessions
- MiE Spring26 Cohort
- Both or
- Indicate need for follow up technical assistance for Medicaid cost recovery
If you have any questions or would like to set up time with me for your PSU, team, or personnel, give me a call at 919) 636-1827.
Thank you for your interest!
Wishing you a peaceful and healthy 2026,
Laurie Ray
Consultant for Physical Therapy & Medicaid
Supporting Teaching and Related Services
Office of Exceptional Children
NC Department of Public Instruction
M: (919) 636-1827
laurie.ray@dpi.nc.gov
Join Us for the NCED CONNECT Symposium 2026!
We invite you to join us in Greensboro as we connect, learn, and lead together—now with an even stronger focus on keeping our systems and communities secure.
Event Details
See Where You Fit in Our Leadership Pathway
Discover how your current role—and your future goals—align with our Leadership Pathway.
Take a sneak peek at featured sessions, speakers, and experiences in our NCED Connect Symposium Highlights Flipbook.
We look forward to seeing you at the NCED Connect Symposium 2026!
Ticket Categories & Pricing **New!**
General Registration (Dec 23–Jan. 13)
- Individual: $350
- Group: $350 each (invoiced together)
Late Registration (Jan. 14–Feb. 9): $450 each
Presenter Registration: Please see separate email.
**Invoices are automatically emailed upon registration and should be paid within two weeks.
Hotel Information
The event will be held at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro. Discounted room rates and booking links will be shared upon registration. Teams purchasing the Buy 8, Get 2 Free + 1 Hotel Room package will receive details for their complimentary stay via email for the first attendee registered. Hotel information and registration is located HERE. Learn More & Register
Registration is OPEN! Full details Here.
We can’t wait to connect with you in Greensboro, where innovation meets collaboration!
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Looking for Literacy Professional Development? Need to earn CEUs?
NEW! During the 2025-2026 school year the Office of Early Learning is offering a virtual Literacy for Educators webinar series focused on content aligned to the science of reading for charter and lab schools.
These sessions are open to All educators, coaches, and administrators.
Each monthly session will be held from 3:30 pm-4:30 pm.
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Charter schools have a dedicated SIS professional contact!
Jennifer Fogleman is your dedicated NCSIS Professional Learning Consultant for Charter Schools, effective immediately.
Jennifer brings a wealth of experience in the Student Information System (SIS) and is committed to providing you with the same high level of service you've come to expect from our team.
The NCSIS Professional Learning Consultant team is here to support you, please don't hesitate to contact Jennifer if you have any questions or concerns.
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RISE 2026 Call for Proposals
The deadline to submit the Call for Proposals form is Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at 5 p.m. If you have questions, send an email to CFSS@cfssnc.gov. RISE 2026 Registration
Registration is now open for the 2026 RISE Back to School Safety Summit! The Center for Safer Schools' largest event will be held from Tuesday, August 4 to Thursday, August 6 at the Greenville Convention Center in Greenville, N.C.
Join us for sessions including bullying prevention, suicide prevention, critical incidents and threat assessment. We will use the Whova app for scheduling and to engage with attendees leading up to RISE.
Check the Center for Safer Schools newsletter and social media for more details over the coming months. If you have questions, send an email to CFSS@cfssnc.gov. 
Spread the Word: Civics Bee for Middle School Youth in North Carolina!
Greetings!
❄️ 'Tis the season to spread the work about the National Civics Bee 🐝 in North Carolina! Please help us spread the word to students in your school!
🐺 NC State is proud to host the Civics Bee in North Carolina. Here's our announcement. We have regional partners with the Chambers of Commerce in Clayton, Fayetteville, and Roanoke Valley, and the YMCA of the Triangle. ❓ What is the National Civics Bee? It's like the Spelling Bee but about civics education. All NC Middle Schoolers are eligible to participate, and students progress from an essay contest to a regional, state and national contests. Student winners are awarded $$ and the winner of the National Bee wins $100,000 for their 529 Education Fund. Learn more here.
How to Apply:
👫 All Middle School youth in North Carolina are eligible for the Civics Bee Essay Contest. This Essay Application Guide is a step-by-step guide to support the essay writing process. The Essay Portal is open until February 4th
Please help NC State spread the word across North Carolina about this opportunity for middle schoolers!
Important DHHS Resources for Charter Schools
Please click on each link and read thoroughly.
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