Essential resources for understanding the world of special education in Howard County and beyond.
Extended School Year Services
MSDE Technical Assistance Bulletin The purpose of this technical assistance bulletin is to support Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams, which includes parents, in understanding the purpose of, and determining eligibility…
A Companion Guide to the Alternate Education Framework
Maryland State Department of Education A Companion Guide to the Alternate Education Framework. This guide provides information for families to better understand IEP team decisions around participating in the alternate…
Best Practices for the Identification of a Student with an Intellectual Disability
Division of Student Support, Academic Enrichment, and Educational Policy Division of Early Intervention and Special Education Services Fall 2023 The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) convened a diverse group…
State Special Education [IDEA] Complaint Toolkit
The Parents’ Place of Maryland Use this toolkit to understand what a state complaint is, how to file one, what happens when you file one, what options you have, and…
