February 9, 2021
A two-part webinar in the Parent Empowerment Series, sponsored by the Howard County Public School Systems Dept of Special Education (HCPSS-DSE), the Howard County Special Education Citizens’ Advisory Council (SECAC) and the Autism Society of Maryland (HCAS).
PART 1: What is ESY, Who is Eligible, and What are the Plans for 2021?
- Extended School Year (ESY) services offered through HCPSS
- Eligibility criteria
- The timeline for ESY eligibility meetings and determinations
- ESY 2021 details – when, where, how (hybrid or in-person)
Presenters:
Janice Yetter – Director, Department of Special Education, HCPSS
Marcella Randall – ESY Consultant, HCPSS
PART 2: Parent Participation in ESY Planning / Q&A
- Information to document and share at the meeting
- How to prioritize goals
- Questions to ask during the ESY meeting
Presenters:
Beth Benevides – Parent Advocate, Autism Society of Maryland / Hussman Institute for Autism
Leslie Seid Margolis – Managing Attorney, Disability Rights Maryland
Janice Yetter – Director, Department of Special Education, HCPSS
