Sep232020

Tips for Supporting Engagement for Students with Disabilities through Alternative Service Delivery Model

COVID-19 Special Ed NewsBy ssommervilleSeptember 23, 2020

MSDE Technical Assistance Bulletin Sept. 15, 2020 As local school systems and public agencies (LSSs/PAs) begin to implement their recovery plans, the need to engage students is more crucial than…

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Sep182020

Packet Pick-Ups for Every Step Counts Walk & 5K!

NewsBy Melissa RosenbergSeptember 18, 2020

Pick Up Your Every Step Counts Packets — t-shirts, add-ons and other items — at one of these three dates & locations!   September 27th – 2-4pm at AUSOM Office…

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Sep142020

Understanding the Alternative Service Delivery Model Plan

COVID-19 Special Ed NewsBy ssommervilleSeptember 14, 2020

Preparing for the Initial Conference with Your Child’s Special Educator Sept. 9, 2020 Webinar with the Autism Society of Maryland, Disability Rights Maryland, and Howard County Public School System What…

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Sep22020

Sept. 1 Letter from HCPSS to Families Who Have a Student with an IEP or IFSP

COVID-19 Special Ed NewsBy ssommervilleSeptember 2, 2020

Sept. 1, 2020 Greetings everyone – As we enter into the 2020-2021 school year, we will be serving nearly 6700 young people who require early intervention and special education services.…

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Aug252020

Resources for Virtual Learning

COVID-19 Special Ed NewsBy ssommervilleAugust 25, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many school systems to restructure how students access instruction, which means distance learning for many families. Parents and students understandably are left with questions about…

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Aug202020

Guidance for Teaching and Supporting Student Learning Through Alternative Delivery Models

COVID-19 Special Ed NewsBy ssommervilleAugust 20, 2020

Aug. 10, 2020 MSDE Technical Assistance Bulletins Supplement to TAB #20-03 Supporting Students Who Require Extensive, Intensive, Individualized Instruction and Supports through Alternative Service Delivery Models Tips and strategies for…

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Aug72020

Autism Waiver and COVID-19 Flexibilities

COVID-19 Special Ed NewsBy ssommervilleAugust 7, 2020

A Special Presentation for Maryland Autism Waiver Families July 31, 2020 The Division of Early Intervention and Special Education Services and The Maryland Department of Health, in collaboration with the…

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Jul302020

Registration Now Open for Every Step Counts Autism Walk & 5K!

NewsBy Melissa RosenbergJuly 30, 2020

CLICK to register, donate, or sponsor today! Each year, the Autism Society of Maryland’s (HCAS’) Every Step Counts Autism Walk & 5K Run  brings together those touched by autism and…

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Jul162020

IMPORTANT UPDATE ON SATURDAY AUSOM YOGA CLASSES!

NewsBy Melissa RosenbergJuly 16, 2020

Our yoga participation procedures have changed! We will no longer post the videoconference login to the calendar listing on HCAS’s website. Please read the following to learn about our new…

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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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