History and Purpose
NCAECIC began as the North Carolina Hospital Teacher Association in 1989, but changed its name to the North Carolina Association for the Education of Chronically Ill Children in 2002 to become more inclusive of other professionals working with hospitalized and homebound students. The organization has since grown to include physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, therapists, counselors, administrators, and non-hospital-based teachers.
The purpose of NCAECIC is to advance the knowledge and expertise of our membership in order to enhance the educational experience of their students. This organization offers an opportunity for those working with children with physical, emotional or mental illnesses to improve their knowledge and skills, to network with others statewide for ongoing support, and to advocate for appropriate policies, conditions, and resources.
What Do We Do?
- Provide a unified organization of professionals involved with hospitalized and homebound students.
- Promote the welfare and education of chronically ill students.
- Increase awareness of issues relating to medically referred students.
- Impact legislation regarding services to chronically ill students.
- Compile and disperse information regarding current trends in educating chronically ill students.
- Sponsor an annual conference.
- Award an annual scholarship.