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          Common Acronyms and Terms Used During IFSP and IEP Meetings

          IEP / IFSP / 504 BasicsBy ssommervilleSeptember 14, 2018

          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

          Behavior & Discipline IssuesBy ssommervilleAugust 13, 2018

          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

          IEP / IFSP / 504 BasicsBy ssommervilleJuly 27, 2018

          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…

          Does Your Student Need a 1 to 1 Aide?

          IEP / IFSP / 504 BasicsBy ssommervilleJuly 27, 2018

          How to Request a One-to-One Paraprofessional for Your Child by Wayne Steedman, Esq. Does the child need one individual who is assigned to work with the child during the entire…

          Maryland’s Nonpublic Schools

          Special Ed ServicesBy ssommervilleJuly 7, 2018

          A nonpublic school is the appropriate choice for many Maryland students who are unable to have their needs met in the public schools. These schools, which are members of the…

          New Special Education Parent Liaison for HCPSS

          HCPSS Dept. of Special EducationBy ssommervilleJuly 7, 2018

          In her new role as special education parent liaison for the Howard County Public School System, Trish Gunshore spends her time talking with parents as well as collaborating with the…

          College for Students with Disabilities

          TransitionsBy ssommervilleMay 9, 2018

          A Guide for Students, Families, and Educators There are many pathways to achieve independence through higher education. The College for Students with Disabilities: A Guide for Students Families, and Educators from…

          Graduation Participation for Students with Disabilities Seeking a High School Diploma

          HCPSS Dept. of Special EducationBy ssommervilleApril 20, 2018

          Howard County Public School System, Department of Special Education April 19, 2018 A change in practice has been implemented for students with disabilities who are seeking a high school diploma.…

          Transition Planning Guide for Individuals with Disabilities

          TransitionsBy ssommervilleApril 18, 2018

          Maryland State Department of Education The MSDE Transition Planning Guide for Individuals with Disabilities (2017) provides information to students, parents/guardians, educators, and community agencies about the transition process.

          HCPSS Special Education Annual Update

          HCPSS Dept. of Special Education, Special Ed WebinarsBy ssommervilleMarch 27, 2018

          Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) March 22, 2018 Dr. Terrell Savage,  HCPSS acting executive director of special education, and members of her staff shared school system efforts to support…

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