Lucie P. Lawrence, PhD Family Communication and Disability Specialist The beginning of a new school year is a time of great enthusiasm and anticipation. But for some, it also means…
DetailsBy Amanda Morin Writing a back-to-school introduction letter to your child’s teacher can help get the school year off to a good start. It’s also a great way to start…
DetailsBy Kandace Wernsing A new school year means a new grade, new teachers, new goals, and maybe even a new school! In order to help you and your child with…
DetailsDo you see an increase in anxiety during the summer? Are you exhausted from trying to convince him or her that everyday tasks are not the enemy? If you’re tired…
Detailsby Holly Bortfeld Volunteering is essential for creating well-rounded adults. Volunteering not only teaches skills and keeps the volunteer engaged, but also benefits the larger community, spreads autism awareness, and…
DetailsBy Lisa Carey, M.A., CILSE Education Consultant, and Amanda Hughes, M.Ed., 2016-2017 CILSE Fellow June 7, 2016 The Higher Education Opportunity Act (2008) defines Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as…
Detailsby Wrightslaw Social skill is not a “service” but a functional skill necessary for daily living activities. Your child’s IEP must include a description of her Present Levels of Academic…
DetailsBy Kristin Stanberry When you have your IEP meeting, the team at school will share all sorts of information about your child. But there are certain insights that only you…
DetailsHoward County Public School System students in grades 3-8 will take the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) tests in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics. At the…
DetailsMaryland State Department of Education Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services July 2017 Maryland Guidance for Individualized Education Program (IEP) Teams on Participation Decisions for the Alternate Assessments is intended to…
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