Registration coming soon! Join us for this third in a series of workshops discussing special education during COVID-19 What is an Alternative Service Delivery Model plan? What is included and who decides what goes into the plan? How can parents prepare and participate in discussions with their child’s special educator as school begins? This webinar…
The Howard County Public School System's Department of Special Education invites parents, guardians and all caregivers to participate in the virtual 2nd annual Parent Empowerment Conference September 29-October 1. Two sessions will be offered each night, at 6:30-7:30 p.m. and 7:45-8:45 p.m. Conference registrants may choose to participate in as many sessions as they wish.…
How is YOUR Social & Emotional Health? Designed for Moms, Dads and Caregivers, this session is led by Stacy Hurley, LCSW-C, AUSOM Family Navigator and Brad Bernstein, LCPC, Crossroads Psychological Associates. Together they will help you survive the roller-coaster of parenting a special needs child through online education, COVID...and the holidays! CLICK TO REGISTER
Join us for an AUSOM and SECAC open forum on Special Education during COVID-19 Q1 is Done. Let's Talk! What's working and what isn't working? Thursday, December 3, 2020 from 6:30-7:30pm Does the Q1 report card/progress report accurately reflect your child’s progress? Are you receiving adequate correspondence? Is your child’s IEP fully implemented? Are the accommodations…
Join Catherine Judkins, M.Ed.,BCBA, LBA and Clinical Director at Verbal Beginnings for this presentation that reviews common reasons challenging behaviors (tantrums, whining, aggression) may occur. Additionally, strategies that parents can use to address these behaviors at home will be covered. The webinar is free to attend, but registration is required. Prior to the fair, a Zoom link…
Join us for a webinar on Special Education during COVID-19 Supplementary Aids and Services (Accommodations) in the Virtual Environment: How to Ensure IEP Accommodations are Provided Thursday, January 21, from 6:30-7:30pm Families often mention the lack of follow through or "adaptation" of certain supplementary aids and services in the virtual environment. This webinar will address: The…
¿Qué? Venga a aprender cómo ayudarle a su niño/a con el aprendizaje virtual. Este taller se enfocará en el uso de Google Meet y Canvas. ¿Cuándo? Domingo, 31 de enero…
Join us Tuesday, February 9, from 6:30-8:00pm for the webinar, Extended School Year (ESY): What to Expect in 2021, sponsored by the Howard County Public School System's Department of Special Education (HCPSS-DSE), Special Education Citizens Advisory Council (SECAC), and Autism Society of Maryland (HCAS). The webinar, which is part of the Parent Empowerment Series, will take…
In this talk, Aaron Dallman, PhD, OTR/L - Towson University, will review the importance of mental health in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. He will discuss early risk factors in the identification of mental health challenges (like depression and anxiety) in children with autism. Attendees will also leave the presentation with practical tools…
Join us for an enlightening discussion with career professionals sharing their experiences from diagnosis to their unique perspectives and contributions in their fields over the course of their careers. Held in partnership with AUSOM and Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab All About Autism Club. Panelists will include: Charles (Chuck) Cooperman – APL, Electrical Engineer, Boasts…
Join us for our annual Parent Panel targeted for newly diagnosed families / families with young children on the spectrum. Learn from other parents of children at various stages of the autism journey - from elementary to adults in their 30's -- what they wish they knew then, what helped them get through the challenging…
An informational webinar for parents and families on IEP implementation and compensatory education/recovery services for students who have an Individualized Education Program (ages 3-21). As students return to in-person learning, a team will evaluate your child's progress—considering progress prior to the COVID19 school closures, during the closures and virtual learning, and present levels to determine…
