Division of Student Support, Academic Enrichment, and Educational Policy
Division of Early Intervention and Special Education Services
Fall 2023
The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) convened a diverse group of educational professionals to review the current Maryland guidance for identifying a student with an intellectual disability to consider broader concerns such as assessment bias, disproportionate identification, and to review decision-making based on current practices locally and nationally.
Best Practices for the Identification of a Student with an Intellectual Disability
