Native Language and the IEP Process
Maryland State Department of Education DSE/EIS Technical Assistance Bulletin Revised Aug. 15, 2017 If the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team is not cognizant of the native language of a student,…
Parental Consent Under Maryland Law
Maryland State Department of Education DSE/EIS Technical Assistance Bulletin August 31, 2017 On April 10, 2017, the Maryland General Assembly passed Senate Bill 710, which amended Education Article §8-405(f) to…
Planning for Transition Success
June 1017 Presentation by Katie Collins-Ihrke, MBA, MS Executive Director Accessible Resources for Independence
10 Things to do Before School Starts
Set up your child for success this year by reviewing his IEP or 504 Plan, developing organization systems with him, communicating with teachers, and more.
Top Five Questions to Ask an OT
By Ashley Lankford, OT, Cecil County Maryland Learning Links Occupational therapists have a unique skill set to provide support and enhance your child’s participation in school. Their ideas can be…
How to Make Your Next IEP Start off on the Right Foot
Autism Classroom News and Resources You are getting ready for an IEP meeting. You want it to be a positive IEP, but you aren’t sure what to expect. Maybe it’s…
Reach Indpendence Through Self Employment (RISE) Program
Presented by Morris Tranen at the Transition Symposium March 18, 2017 Self-employment is a vocational option for individuals with severe disabilities. The RISE Program facilitates and encourages the successful launch and…
HCPSS Department of Special Education Spring Update
March 16, 2017 Nancy FitzGerald, executive director of the HCPSS Department of Special Education & Student Services, and her team
SECAC Report to the Howard County Board of Education
Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee Report to the Howard County Board of Education and Priorities List, Winter 2017
Middle School Workgroup on Autism
Report and Recommendations Autism Society of Maryland and Howard County Public School System In June 2014, a workgroup was formed to address concerns from parents, the Special Education Community Advisory Committee…
