Developmental Disabilities Administration Guide to Services
The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration funds a variety of community-based services, which are included in the Developmental Disabilities Administration Guide to Services,
The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration funds a variety of community-based services, which are included in the Developmental Disabilities Administration Guide to Services,
Presented by Leslie Margolis, Maryland Disability Law Center, on Oct. 27, 2014. Learn more about the rights discussed in the “Parental Rights Handbook” (blue book) offered at each IEP meeting.…
DetailsIn response to an increasing number of complaints, federal officials are reminding the nation’s schools of their responsibilities to ensure that students with disabilities are not subjected to bullying.
Some students with disabilities need accommodations or modifications to their educational program in order to participate in the general curriculum and to be successful in school. While the Individuals with…
DetailsKarla Marty and Cecilia Roe, both from the Maryland State Department of Education, discuss the new PARCC Assessments going into effect this school year
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that all children with disabilities must be educated in the least restrictive environment (LRE) that is appropriate for them. The spirit of…
DetailsThis important civil rights law can provide educational benefits to kids with learning disabilities and/or AD/HD in public schools.
Summertime is almost over, and it’s time to think about gearing up for school. This can be a welcome thought or a scary one! Even scarier if your child is…
DetailsParents and school personnel are often confused about what constitutes an independent educational evaluation (IEE) and how the evaluation is to be used. This article addresses what constitutes an IEE,…
DetailsIEP FAQs Pop-Up Parents want the “best” education for their children. Schools are only required to provide “appropriate” services for children with disabilities. Conflict between parents and schools is normal…
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