Functional Behavior Assessment
Parents’ Place of Maryland If your child struggles with behavior, schools may use a process to try to figure out what your child is saying through their behavior and come…
Prior Written Notice
Parents’ Place of Maryland Prior Written Notice, also referred to as PWN, is a key right for parents with children who have disabilities and special healthcare needs. This right is…
Understanding the Alternative Education Framework
The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), Division of Early Intervention and Special Education Services (DEI/SES), developed the Alternate Education Framework with the goal of providing high academic achievement expectations…
Extended School Year Services
MSDE Technical Assistance Bulletin The purpose of this technical assistance bulletin is to support Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams, which includes parents, in understanding the purpose of, and determining eligibility…
A Companion Guide to the Alternate Education Framework
Maryland State Department of Education A Companion Guide to the Alternate Education Framework. This guide provides information for families to better understand IEP team decisions around participating in the alternate…
Best Practices for the Identification of a Student with an Intellectual Disability
Division of Student Support, Academic Enrichment, and Educational Policy Division of Early Intervention and Special Education Services Fall 2023 The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) convened a diverse group…
State Special Education [IDEA] Complaint Toolkit
The Parents’ Place of Maryland Use this toolkit to understand what a state complaint is, how to file one, what happens when you file one, what options you have, and…
Going to College With Autism
Child Mind Institute Many teenagers with autism do well in high school and head off to college. When they get there, they sometimes run into unexpected challenges. But with the…
MSDE Parent Guides
The Maryland State Department of Education Parent Information Series provides essential information for families of students with disabilities from ages three through 21 on important topics that increase collaboration between…
马里兰州残障人士转 衔资源指南
残障家庭和青少年转衔成人生活的资源。 完成高中学业并步入成人社会是一个令人兴奋的经 历。未来存在无数种可能和变化。但这些也可能是 令人手足无措的变数。所幸校内和校外都有热心人 士可以帮助你完成这种过渡。 本指南为你提供从高中走向成人社会的实用建议和 资源。现在就开始考虑自己的选择，探索各种可 能，并采取行动，为未来的前程做好准备吧。 马里兰州残障人士转 衔资源指南
