2020 Extended School Year Services
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) offers a continuum of ESY services. See the links to the programs below for times, locations, target populations, and services provided. To learn…
Planning for a School Meeting About Your Child’s Behavior Needs
PACER Center Supporting your child’s behavior needs at school can be challenging. For a child with a disability or mental health diagnosis with behavioral needs it can be even more…
Classroom Accommodations for Anxiety
By Amanda Morin Understood It’s not uncommon for students who learn and think differently to also struggle with anxiety. They might worry a lot or be withdrawn at school. They…
Tar Heel Reader
Online books designed to help students with disabilities learn to read The Tar Heel Reader is a collection of free, easy-to-read, and accessible books on a wide range of topics.…
10 Special Ed “Back To School” Readiness Questions
essay writing help online It’s “back to school” time! While many of my clients receive Extended School Year (ESY) services over the summer, I have learned over the years in…
YOUR SPECIAL EDUCATION RIGHTS, SIMPLIFIED.
In 2012, when we set out to empower parents of children with disabilities, we knew the need was great. Every year, millions of children qualify to receive special education services through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). But for many children, those services are routinely denied. While school districts […] The post YOUR SPECIAL…
Printable Downloads to Help Manage Your Child’s IEP
From Understood Navigating your child’s IEP can be tricky. These printable downloads from Understood can help make the process easier. Use them to monitor your child’s progress, track communications with the…
PBIS: What You Need to Know
By Andrew M.I. Lee, J.D. If your child struggles with behavior, you may worry about your child getting in trouble at school. Some schools have tried to be proactive and encourage…
Understanding the IEP Process
Strengthening Relationships with Positive Advocacy A presentation by Beth Benevides, Autism Society of Maryland
Functional Behavioral Assessment
What Are Children Trying to Tell Us: Assessing the Function of Their Behavior A presentation by Paul Livelli, Ph. D., Kids First Educational and Behavioral Consulting
