Extended School Year Programs
The Howard County Public School System has several extended school year (summer school) options for students. The following links were provided by the ESY office for summer 2014.
New Pathways Program at Howard Community College
The Disability Support Services (DSS) office at Howard Community College is pleased to announce that a new program to provide additional educational support for individuals on the autism spectrum will…
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PARCC and MSA: What Parents Need to Know about Testing in Maryland
In the 2013-2014 school year, Maryland adopted the Common Core State Standards, designed to provide students with knowledge and skills needed for success in college and careers. Next year, Maryland…
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Regional Early Childhood Centers Locations and Programs
Howard County Public Schools offer a continuum of services for eligible children birth through five years of age who have developmental delays and/or autism or related disorders. The continuum provides…
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Bullying Prevention Must be Everyone’s Concern
Everyone is affected by bullying. The victim, the bully, and those who witness bullying suffer negative consequences. “Bullying can lead to low self-esteem, depression, isolation, and alienation in both the…
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The School Discipline Process
A Handbook for Maryland Families and Professionals Disability Rights Maryland Every year Maryland school systems suspend thousands of students, many of whom have disabilities. When students are suspended they lose…
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Teaching School Peers about Autism
Peers are naturally curious about their classmates with autism. They want to know how to meet and hang out with them. Teaching peers about autism will help them better understand…
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SECAC Fall Forum 2013
If you missed the annual Fall Forum of the Howard County SECAC (Special Education Community Advisory Committee) on Oct. 14, 2013, view the SECAC Forum presentation for an overview of important topics…
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Positive Behavior Support Strategies: Finding and Using Effective Reinforcement
Oct. 8, 2013 Autism Society of Maryland and Pathfinders for Autism Brown Bag Series Laura Solomon, Psy.D. Postdoctoral Fellow Kennedy Krieger Institute Pediatric Developmental Disorders Clinic
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Sept. 19, 2013 AUSOM General Support Group Meeting Stacy Barger Sheila Collector What do behavioral specialists do? When do you need to have a bevioral specialist on your team?
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