Maryland’s Nonpublic Schools
A nonpublic school is the appropriate choice for many Maryland students who are unable to have their needs met in the public schools. These schools, which are members of the…
New Special Education Parent Liaison for HCPSS
In her new role as special education parent liaison for the Howard County Public School System, Trish Gunshore spends her time talking with parents as well as collaborating with the…
College for Students with Disabilities
A Guide for Students, Families, and Educators There are many pathways to achieve independence through higher education. The College for Students with Disabilities: A Guide for Students Families, and Educators from…
Graduation Participation for Students with Disabilities Seeking a High School Diploma
Howard County Public School System, Department of Special Education April 19, 2018 A change in practice has been implemented for students with disabilities who are seeking a high school diploma.…
Transition Planning Guide for Individuals with Disabilities
Maryland State Department of Education The MSDE Transition Planning Guide for Individuals with Disabilities (2017) provides information to students, parents/guardians, educators, and community agencies about the transition process.
HCPSS Special Education Annual Update
Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) March 22, 2018 Dr. Terrell Savage, HCPSS acting executive director of special education, and members of her staff shared school system efforts to support…
Making the Unfamiliar Familiar: Children with Disabilities in Child Care Settings
By Christie Timms Maryland Learning Links When child care providers have difficulties with children who have disabilities, it’s often a case of the provider simply never having worked with a…
Parental Consent and IEPs: Important Changes to Maryland Law
Presented by Leslie Seid Margolis, Managing Attorney, Disability Rights Maryland January 29, 2018 In July, a new Maryland law took effect to expand the rights of parents in the special…
Extended School Year Eligibility and Services
A Presentation by the Howard County Public School System Extended School Year (ESY) is the continuation of certain Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals related to critical life skills beyond the…
A Family Guide to Preschool Special Education Services in Maryland
The Preschool Special Education Services Guide provides families with an overview of the steps in Maryland’s IEP team process for preschool children,
