Jul62020

Recovery Efforts: Addressing the Provision of FAPE through Alternative Service Delivery Models for Students with Disabilities During the Re-Opening of Schools

COVID-19 Special Ed NewsBy ssommervilleJuly 6, 2020

MSDE Technical Assistance Bulletin June 2020 On March 12, 2020, the State Superintendent of Schools closed Maryland schools for in-person student instruction and extracurricular activities in response to the COVID-19…

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Jul62020

Recovery Efforts: Addressing the Reopening of Nonpublic Special Education Schools

COVID-19 Special Ed NewsBy ssommervilleJuly 6, 2020

MSDE Technical Assistance Bulletin June 2020 On June 10, 2020,the State Superintendent of Schools announced, in coordination with the second stage (medium risk) of the Governor’s Maryland Strong: Roadmap to…

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Jun302020

FREE Virtual BINGO Party!! on July 3rd

NewsBy Melissa RosenbergJune 30, 2020

Join us via videoconference for fun and games on July 3rd at 5pm! Visit with friends! Five Chances to Win an Amazon gift card!! FREE! but registration required (Virtual space is limited)…

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Jun182020

COVID-19 Extension of Transition Time Frame for Autism Waiver Participants

COVID-19 Special Ed NewsBy ssommervilleJune 18, 2020

Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration June 2020 During the COVID-19 pandemic the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) has published guidance related to the  Transitioning Youth Processes that address recommended meetings and contact…

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Jun112020

AUSOM is Hiring!

NewsBy Melissa RosenbergJune 11, 2020

AUSOM is hiring! The Autism Society of Maryland seeks a contractual Family Navigator / Social Worker to play a broad role in supporting children, youth and adults with Autism Spectrum…

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May282020

Q&A with Leslie Seid Margolis, Managing Attorney Disability Rights Maryland

COVID-19 Special Ed News, Special Ed WebinarsBy ssommervilleMay 28, 2020

Special Education During the COVID19 Pandemic Webinar May 26, 2020 Leslie Seid Margolis, managing attorney for Disability Rights Maryland, discussed important MSDE updates to special education recommendations for continuity of…

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May282020

Special Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic Webinar

COVID-19 Special Ed News, Special Ed WebinarsBy ssommervilleMay 28, 2020

Parents have so many questions about their children’s special education rights and needs during this time of quarantine. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge realized that parents did not know where to turn…

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May222020

Monitoring Progress How to Document the Impact of Online Learning

COVID-19 Special Ed NewsBy ssommervilleMay 22, 2020

Parents’ Place of Maryland The spread of COVID-19 has resulted in the closing of all schools while students try to navigate virtual/online instruction. Caregivers’ roles now include, parent, teacher, personal…

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May222020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Closed My Child’s School: Is the School Required to Make Up Missed Services?

COVID-19 Special Ed NewsBy ssommervilleMay 22, 2020

by Pete & Pam Wright Wrightslaw.com We have new information from the U.S. Department of Education that will answer some of your questions and help get your child’s special education…

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May182020

Extended School Year (ESY) Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic

COVID-19 Special Ed NewsBy ssommervilleMay 18, 2020

MSDE Technical Assistance Bulletin May 2020 This technical assistance bulletin includes a flowchart to support the local school system or public agency (LSSs/PAs) in determining Extended School Year (ESY) services…

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