2020 Autism Walk & 5K Run!
Save-the-Date for the AUSOM 2020 Autism Walk & 5K Run on October 3rd at Centennial Park in Ellicott City, MD!
2020 Extended School Year Services
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) offers a continuum of ESY services. See the links to the programs below for times, locations, target populations, and services provided. To learn…
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Planning for a School Meeting About Your Child’s Behavior Needs
PACER Center Supporting your child’s behavior needs at school can be challenging. For a child with a disability or mental health diagnosis with behavioral needs it can be even more…
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Classroom Accommodations for Anxiety
By Amanda Morin Understood It’s not uncommon for students who learn and think differently to also struggle with anxiety. They might worry a lot or be withdrawn at school. They…
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Tar Heel Reader
Online books designed to help students with disabilities learn to read The Tar Heel Reader is a collection of free, easy-to-read, and accessible books on a wide range of topics.…
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2019 – Walk & 5K Run
Thanks to your support, we raised over $65,000 through this event ! Click Here for 5K Race Results THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS! GOLD SPONSOR: Lisa Higgins Hussman Foundation SILVER…
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Reevaluations for Special Education: What You Need to Know
Understood.com If your child has an IEP, you’re probably familiar with the school evaluation process. The evaluation results help determine whether your child was eligible for special education. They also…
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Secondary Transition
MSDE Technical Assistance Bulletin November 2019 Secondary Transition is the process of preparing students for adult life after they leave high school. Transition planning begins in Maryland at age 14…
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Speaker Presentations The Transition Symposium, held this year on Nov. 9, 2019, offers resources to transition-age youth with IEP/504 Plans (ages 14-24), their parents, families, educators, and human service professionals.
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Individualized Education Program (IEP) Progress Reports: How will you know if your child is making progress on IEP goals?
Why is making progress important? Making appropriate progress on IEP goals is the key to meaningful special education.
