Members of the IEP TEAM
Whether it’s your first IEP meeting, or you’re a seasoned veteran, we’ve all been at the IEP table, looked around the room and wondered: who are all these people, and…
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Section 504: Accommodations and After-School Programs
Question: My 8-year-old son has been kicked out of an after-school program run by a non-profit agency in his elementary school building. He has ADD and some behavioral problems and…
Resources for Writing IEPs Aligned to Common-Core Standards
A few weeks ago, I hosted a chat on writing standards-based individualized education program goals aligned to common core reading and math standards.
The Common Core is Tough on Kids with Special Needs
The standards don’t allow enough flexibility for students who learn differently In a recent discussion board thread on reading comprehension challenges in autism, a special-education teacher commented that her students…
Understanding the Evaluation, Eligiblity, and IEP Process in Maryland
A guide for parents of students with disabilities, published by the Maryland State Department of Education.
The Use of Restraint and Seclusion
MSDE Fact Sheet The Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services has issued a fact sheet
Project SEARCH Job Training Program
Howard County Launches Project SEARCH to Help Transition Interns with Disabilities to the Workplace
Extended School Year Programs
The Howard County Public School System has several extended school year (summer school) options for students. The following links were provided by the ESY office for summer 2014.
New Pathways Program at Howard Community College
The Disability Support Services (DSS) office at Howard Community College is pleased to announce that a new program to provide additional educational support for individuals on the autism spectrum will…
PARCC and MSA: What Parents Need to Know about Testing in Maryland
In the 2013-2014 school year, Maryland adopted the Common Core State Standards, designed to provide students with knowledge and skills needed for success in college and careers. Next year, Maryland…
