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          Supporting the Use of Assistive Technology in a Virtual and/or Distance Learning Environment

          May 11, 2020

          MSDE Technical Assistance Bulletin May 2020 The purpose of this document is to provide guidance to support the continuity of learning for students who receive Assistive Technology (AT) devices and/or…

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          A Parents’ Guide: Navigating Special Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic

          May 4, 2020

          The Parents’ Guide: Navigating Special Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic has been created by the Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Early Intervention and Special Education Services (MSDE) to…

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          Parent Advocacy During Quarantine: What is Progress Monitoring?

          May 1, 2020

          Kathryn Chib from Beacon Education Solutions talks about how parents can help a child maintain skills and work toward IEP goals during quarantine. She explains how to do progress monitoring

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          COVID-19 Resources to Support At-Home Instruction

          April 30, 2020

          School buildings are closed. Schedules are changing. Like never before, parents of students with IEPs and IFSPs are seeking new ways to keep our children engaged in learning. We’ve put…

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          Continuity of the IFSP for Young Children (Birth – Age 4) with Developmental Delays/Disabilities and Their Families during Extended School/Agency Closure due to the COVID-19 Pandemic

          April 30, 2020

          MSDE Technical Assistance Bulletin April 2020 The purpose of this Technical Assistance Bulletin (TAB #20-06) is to guide the provision for the continuity of services to young children with developmental…

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          Providing Continuity of Learning for Students with Disabilities Who Require Extensive, Intensive, Individualized Instruction and Support during the COVID-19 Pandemic

          April 30, 2020

          MSDE Technical Assistance Bulletin April 2020 MSDE has created this Technical Assistance Bulletin (TAB #20-07) to guide the provision of continuity of learning for students (1) with significant cognitive disabilities,…

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          Navigating Secondary Transition Services for Students with Disabilities During COVID-19

          April 27, 2020

          MSDE Technical Assistance Bulletin April 2020 MSDE has created this Technical Assistance Bulletin(20-05) to provide guidance to local school systems (LSSs) and public agencies (PAs) to address secondary transition of…

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          Providing Continuity of Learning to Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, Blind, Low-Vision, and DeafBlind Students during COVID-19

          April 27, 2020

          MSDE Technical Assistance Bulletin April 2020 The purpose of this document is to provide guidance to support the continuity of learning for Blind, Low Vision, Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or DeafBlind students…

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          HCPSS Continuity of Learning Special Education Page

          April 17, 2020

          Parents of children receiving special education services are encouraged to visit the Howard County Public School System Continuity of Learning – Special Education webpage. Each student receiving special education services…

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          IEP Modification/Amendment or Individualized Continuity of Learning Plans: Preserving The Rights You and Your Child Have Under the Law

          April 15, 2020

          Brief Guide for Parents #2 Disability Rights Maryland School systems are taking different approaches to developing continuity of learning plans for students with disabilities. Some are simply sending a plan…

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          There is a place for every person with autism in our world—a place of value and a place of worth. Much of the work undertaken by our organization is directed toward raising awareness and educating the general public about the complexities of autism.

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            Autism Society of Maryland
            9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 308
            Columbia, MD 21046
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          During inclement weather, AUSOM follows the decision of the Howard County Public School System closing schedule. We encourage you to call in advance of your visit, 410-290-3466.

          The Autism Society of Maryland is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide support, promote awareness and advocate for change on behalf of individuals with autism, their families and community. Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Our tax identification number is 52-1857712.

          The Autism Society of Maryland is federally funded with $440,000 over two years (27.5%percent). Additionally, $1,160,000 (72.5% percent) is financed by non-federal sources.

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