Help Your Teen Develop Self-Advocacy Skills
Maryland Department of Disabilities Start by making sure your teen has a clear understanding of his disability, his strengths, and his weaknesses.
Maryland Statewide IEP
An Overview for Parents Online Presentation by Maryland Learning Links
Ask questions about special education services and rights
1:1 Parent Consults on Special Education Issues
Tutoring as a Direct Service of IDEA
by Pete Wright Where should we put tutoring for a student on the IEP page? Is tutoring considered a reasonable accommodation or modification?
Maryland Statewide IEP Process Guide
All Individualized Education Programs (IEP) written in Maryland follow a statewide format. Parents can refer to the Maryland Statewide IEP Process Guide to better understand the intent and purpose of…
What You Need to Know About Adapted Physical Education
By Matthew Schinelli What is adapted physical education? “Adaptive physical education” refers to specially designed instruction based upon specific modifications to traditional instructional cues or curriculum skills.
K-12 Career Explorer
The K-12 Career Explorer is based on the Maryland Career Development Framework and is designed for parents and teachers with children from pre-K through 12th grade.
10 Questions Every Parent Should Ask at an IEP Meeting
By Carly Anderson In my career as an elementary school teacher and intervention coordinator, I’ve sat in hundreds of individualized education program (IEP) meetings. They’re a regular part of my…
U.S. Department of Education Dear Colleague Letter
The U.S. Department of Education issued guidance (not a mandate) on August 1, 2016, in the form of a Dear Colleague letter that emphasizes the requirement that schools provide positive…
Starting a New IEP Advocacy Year: Back to School Tips
It’s that time again! For parents of children with special needs, “back to school” means the start of a new IEP advocacy year. Here are some tips to keep in…
