Functional Behavioral Assessment
What Are Children Trying to Tell Us: Assessing the Function of Their Behavior A presentation by Paul Livelli, Ph. D., Kids First Educational and Behavioral Consulting
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Warning Signs that a Child is Being Bullied
Learn the warning signs that may indicate that your child has been the victim of bullying and what to do if you think your child is being bullied. Find out who…
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Transportation and Special Education Students
What legal rights do students have? By Diane Wiscarson, Attorney at Law School transportation is frequently a source of confusion, and even frustration, for students with Individual Education Programs (IEPs)…
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2018 5K Race Results Are In!
A big THANK YOU to all who participated in our wonderful event this morning. Your support will go a long way to enhance our mission of providing support, promoting awareness and…
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You Finally Received the Waiver, Now What?! Information for New Enrollees
The Maryland Autism Waiver is a home and community-based services (Medicaid) waiver for children with autism spectrum disorder. This presentation will help newly enrolled families understand what they can and…
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Special Education Mediation Fosters Conflict Resolution
Mediations can avoid involving the legal system in disputes By Ann Logsdon Special education mediations take place when parents and schools disagree on special education programs for students with learning…
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How Does a 504 Plan Differ From an IEP?
By Terri Mauro Both a 504 plan and an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) involve special education accommodations, but do you know how these two plans differ from each other? Learn…
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Facilitated IEP Team Meetings in Maryland
Frequently Asked Questions for Parents and Public Agency/School Personnel Maryland State Department of Education Having IEP team meetings facilitated by an independent, trained “facilitator” is rapidly becoming a popular means…
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Common Acronyms and Terms Used During IFSP and IEP Meetings
Maryland Learning Links IFSP and IEP acronyms and terms are defined here. If you don’t understand something that’s said in your student’s meeting, ask. You are your student’s best advocate.…
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School Discipline: The Rights of Students With IEPs and 504 Plans
By Andrew M.I. Lee, J.D. Some kids have learning and attention issues that cause them to misbehave. If they have an IEP or a 504 plan, what happens if they…
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