Frequently Asked Questions When my child returns to the school building, how will the IEP team determine if they will implement the normal operations IEP or the IEP with ASDM amendment? The school team will be implementing your child’s normal operations IEP if all the goals, objectives, related services, supplementary aids and supports can be…
Many students with disabilities have not made progress or have lost skills during the COVID-19 pandemic because their individualized education programs (IEPs) have not been implemented fully during virtual learning. These students may qualify for compensatory (make-up) education to get them to where they would have been educationally if they had received services in accordance…
Study.com College students with disabilities have rights that allow for specific accommodations to help them succeed in school. Learn about legal protections, scholarships, technologies, and other assistance available to students with disabilities. Topics include: Rights of college students with disabilities What qualifies as a disability Services for students with disabilities Online education for students with…
#CelebrateDifferences! On April 2nd and throughout the month of April, people around the world come together to celebrate differences by observing Autism Acceptance Month. This year HCAS acknowledges a shift from Awareness to Acceptance as we work in partnership with the Autism Society of America and others to advocate for lawmakers to federally designate April as…
Beginning March 30th Phase 2B of Vaccines will open for Marylanders ages 16+ with disabilities who receive certain benefits will be eligible to receive vaccines. You may preregister NOW at https://covidlink.maryland.gov/content/vaccine/#prereg Howard County residents in all phases who are interested in receiving vaccine from HCHD are encouraged to complete a vaccine interest survey at Information…
Maryland State Department of Education The re-opening of schools in the 2020-2021 school year presents unique challenges for staff, students, and families. Addressing academic gaps will remain an important objective; however, students will not be ready to engage in formal learning until they feel physically and psychologically safe. The information provided within the “The New…
Implore the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) to follow through on the Superintendent’s Requested Budget! Background: Superintendent Martirano has asked the Howard County Board of Education for a $5.4 million increase in the special education budget. The majority of this increase, $3.8 million will go to teachers and paraeducators, that will directly work with…
Click to read a message from County Executive Ball to the IDD community on the Eligibility and Pre-Registration Survey and steps Howard County is taking to ensure the “safe, quick and efficient distribution of vaccines to our residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.” If you or a loved one have any questions regarding how…
This is a handbook for people who are interested in directing their DDA funded services using the self-directed service delivery model. It is also a resource for people who are currently self-directing their services. This handbook will help you understand the ways you can receive services. Self-Directed Services: A Handbook for People with Developmental Disabilities…
February 9, 2021 A two-part webinar in the Parent Empowerment Series, sponsored by the Howard County Public School Systems Dept of Special Education (HCPSS-DSE), the Howard County Special Education Citizens’ Advisory Council (SECAC) and the Howard County Autism Society (HCAS). PART 1: What is ESY, Who is Eligible, and What are the Plans for 2021?…
