Essential resources for understanding the world of special education in Howard County and beyond.
Facilitated IEP Team Meetings in Maryland
Frequently Asked Questions for Parents and Public Agency/School Personnel Maryland State Department of Education Having IEP team meetings facilitated by an independent, trained “facilitator” is rapidly becoming a popular means…
Common Acronyms and Terms Used During IFSP and IEP Meetings
Maryland Learning Links IFSP and IEP acronyms and terms are defined here. If you don’t understand something that’s said in your student’s meeting, ask. You are your student’s best advocate.…
School Discipline: The Rights of Students With IEPs and 504 Plans
By Andrew M.I. Lee, J.D. Some kids have learning and attention issues that cause them to misbehave. If they have an IEP or a 504 plan, what happens if they…
Strengths-Based IEPs
Understood Imagine an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that focuses as much on your child’s strengths as it does on your child’s weaknesses. Unfortunately, that’s not the norm for most students…
