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          Annual Meeting with Nancy FitzGerald

          HCPSS Dept. of Special EducationBy ssommervilleMarch 22, 2016

          March 21, 2016 HCPSS Department of Special Education and Student Services Presentation to the Autism Society of Maryland

          Finding the ‘Win-Win’ in Assessing Young Children

          High Stakes TestingBy ssommervilleMarch 11, 2016

          Assessment is a process of gathering information about what a child can and cannot yet do to inform instructional decisions. When assessing young children, the most accurate results are obtained…

          Transition Planning: Setting Lifelong Goals

          TransitionsBy ssommervilleFebruary 9, 2016

          by Jennifer Graham and Peter Wright, Esq. As we enter the second half of the school year, many parents hear the clock ticking louder and louder as graduation nears. We…

          Six Tips to Make Sure Your Child Does not Get Lost in the Classroom

          Parent to Parent TipsBy ssommervilleJanuary 26, 2016

          by Ilana Danneman It’s become quite challenging to navigate our educational system. Between specialized testing, core curriculum objectives, increased diagnosis for kids with autism and SPD and the flurry of information…

          Should Poor Organizational Skills be Accommodated in an IEP?

          Accommodations & ModificationsBy ssommervilleJanuary 21, 2016

          by Pam Wright Question: What can be included in the IEP accommodations? Can we stipulate in my daughter’s IEP that she will not be required to keep an assignment notebook,…

          Extended School Year Services Manual

          IEP / IFSP / 504 BasicsBy ssommervilleJanuary 13, 2016

          Produced by the Maryland Disability Law Center “Advocating for ESY services for a student is similar to advocating for a regular school year IEP for a student. The program must be individualized…

          A Closer Look at IEPs: What You Need to Know

          IEP / IFSP / 504 BasicsBy ssommervilleDecember 10, 2015

          Presentation by Patti Mackey, Educational Consultant Sponsored by the HCPSS Family Resource and Support Center Dec. 8, 2015

          Want to Find a Great Preschool? Ask These 5 Expert Questions

          Parent to Parent TipsBy ssommervilleNovember 30, 2015

          Cynthia Terebush, CPC, CYPFC If you have a toddler at home, you may wonder how to begin selecting a preschool that’s a good match for her. What should you look…

          What You Need To Know About IEPs And Progress Reports

          IEP / IFSP / 504 BasicsBy ssommervilleNovember 11, 2015

          Friendship Circle Believe it or not, you should be getting notes home regarding setting up parent teacher conferences for your children any day now. This means that report card time is…

          Your Child’s IEP & Progress in the General Education Curriculum

          IEP / IFSP / 504 BasicsBy ssommervilleOctober 22, 2015

          By Suzanne Whitney, Research Editor, Wrightslaw In this article, you’ll learn about requirements in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the No Child Left Behind Act for your child’s…

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