Essential resources for understanding the world of special education in Howard County and beyond.
Supporting the Use of Assistive Technology in a Virtual and/or Distance Learning Environment
MSDE Technical Assistance Bulletin May 2020 The purpose of this document is to provide guidance to support the continuity of learning for students who receive Assistive Technology (AT) devices and/or…
A Parents’ Guide: Navigating Special Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Parents’ Guide: Navigating Special Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic has been created by the Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Early Intervention and Special Education Services (MSDE) to…
Parent Advocacy During Quarantine: What is Progress Monitoring?
Kathryn Chib from Beacon Education Solutions talks about how parents can help a child maintain skills and work toward IEP goals during quarantine. She explains how to do progress monitoring
COVID-19 Resources to Support At-Home Instruction
School buildings are closed. Schedules are changing. Like never before, parents of students with IEPs and IFSPs are seeking new ways to keep our children engaged in learning. We’ve put…