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          May242013

          Maryland Alternate School Assessment (Alt-MSA)

          High Stakes TestingBy ssommervilleMay 24, 2013

          In Maryland, students with disabilities participate in either the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) in reading, mathematics and science (with or without accommodations, as appropriate) or in the Alternate Maryland School…

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          May242013

          Parental Rights: A Companion Guide to the Maryland Procedural Safeguards Notice–Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program

          Procedural SafeguardsBy ssommervilleMay 24, 2013

          A companion brochure specific to the Infants and Toddlers Program is also available from the Maryland State Department of Education. This brochure is part of Maryland’s Birth Through Five Parent…

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          May242013

          Parental Rights: The Maryland Procedural Safeguards Notice

          Procedural SafeguardsBy ssommervilleMay 24, 2013

          The procedural safeguards notice includes a full explanation of your rights in an easily understandable manner and in your native language. This procedural safeguards notice applies to children and families…

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          May242013

          Maryland State Department of Education Family Support and Dispute Resolution Branch

          Mediation & Due ProcessBy ssommervilleMay 24, 2013

          The branch facilitates informal dispute resolution by responding to parent inquiries, assisting parents with navigating Maryland’s early intervention and special education systems, and connecting parents with community resources and local…

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          May242013

          Independent IEP Meeting Facilitation

          Mediation & Due ProcessBy ssommervilleMay 24, 2013

          The goal of the facilitated IEP meeting is to help IEP team members communicate effectively and develop an educational program to meet the child’s need. The independent facilitators, from Community…

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          May242013

          A Parent’s Guide to Due Process in Special Education

          Mediation & Due ProcessBy ssommervilleMay 24, 2013

          The Howard County Public School System promotes the involvement of parents, families and community members as active partners in education. There may be times when a parent, guardian, or custodian…

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          May232013

          The Maryland Procedural Safeguards Notice–Infants and Toddlers/Preschool Special Education and Special Eduaction

          Procedural SafeguardsBy ssommervilleMay 23, 2013

          The procedural safeguards notice includes a full explanation of parental rights in an easily understandable manner

          May232013

          Formal Concern Form and Process

          Mediation & Due ProcessBy ssommervilleMay 23, 2013

          Resolving school concerns and disagreements Howard County Public School System When concerns outside special education arise, parents and guardians are encouraged to direct their concerns to the persons most closely…

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          May222013

          Learning Disabilities

          ADD / ADHD / Learning DisabilitiesBy ssommervilleMay 22, 2013

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          May152013

          The New Alternate Assessment

          High Stakes TestingBy ssommervilleMay 15, 2013

          The National Center and State Collaborative (NCSC) is a project led by five centers and a consortium of states to build an alternate assessment based on alternate achievement standards for…

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          There is a place for every person with autism in our world—a place of value and a place of worth. Much of the work undertaken by our organization is directed toward raising awareness and educating the general public about the complexities of autism.

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            Autism Society of Maryland
            9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 308
            Columbia, MD 21046
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          During inclement weather, AUSOM follows the decision of the Howard County Public School System closing schedule. We encourage you to call in advance of your visit, 410-290-3466.

          The Autism Society of Maryland is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide support, promote awareness and advocate for change on behalf of individuals with autism, their families and community. Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Our tax identification number is 52-1857712.

          The Autism Society of Maryland is federally funded with $440,000 over two years (27.5%percent). Additionally, $1,160,000 (72.5% percent) is financed by non-federal sources.

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