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          Making the Unfamiliar Familiar: Children with Disabilities in Child Care Settings

          Accommodations & ModificationsBy ssommervilleMarch 7, 2018

          By Christie Timms Maryland Learning Links When child care providers have difficulties with children who have disabilities, it’s often a case of the provider simply never having worked with a…

          Parental Consent and IEPs: Important Changes to Maryland Law

          Procedural Safeguards, Special Ed WebinarsBy ssommervilleJanuary 31, 2018

          Presented by Leslie Seid Margolis, Managing Attorney, Disability Rights Maryland January 29, 2018 In July, a new Maryland law took effect to expand the rights of parents in the special…

          Extended School Year Eligibility and Services

          HCPSS Dept. of Special EducationBy ssommervilleJanuary 30, 2018

          A Presentation by the Howard County Public School System Extended School Year (ESY) is the continuation of certain Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals related to critical life skills beyond the…

          A Family Guide to Preschool Special Education Services in Maryland

          IEP / IFSP / 504 BasicsBy ssommervilleJanuary 24, 2018

          The Preschool Special Education Services Guide provides families with an overview of the steps in Maryland’s IEP team process for preschool children,

          Finding Resources: For Newly Diagnosed Families

          Autism Resources, Special Ed FeaturesBy ssommervilleNovember 30, 2017

          Welcome to our community of families living with autism in Howard County. The Howard County Autism Society (HCAS) provides support, fellowship, and resources. As you learn more about your child’s…

          Changes in Maryland Law Regarding Parental Consent in the IEP Process

          Procedural SafeguardsBy ssommervilleNovember 13, 2017

          Disability Rights Maryland The Special Education Fact Sheet from Disability Rights Maryland provides guidance to parents so they can make better, informed decisions before signing the new consent prepared in…

          Discipline of Students with Disabilities: MSDE Manual

          Behavior & Discipline IssuesBy ssommervilleNovember 9, 2017

          A Guide for Administrators, Educators, Parents, and Community Members This document addresses school behavior. It includes information about behavior assessments, the intervention process and the disciplinary requirements for suspension, detentions,…

          Roadmap to Behavior Support

          Behavior & Discipline IssuesBy ssommervilleOctober 26, 2017

          Making Access Happen Designed to support you in addressing behavior challenges with young children, each of the Making Access Happen behavior support segments uses a video scenario of a challenging…

          Maryland Transition Planning Guide

          TransitionsBy ssommervilleOctober 17, 2017

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

          Out of School Time for All

          Parent to Parent TipsBy ssommervilleOctober 13, 2017

          Tips for Parents and Caregivers from Disability Rights Maryland Taking part in fun, engaging activities outside the school day is good for all children. Giving young people with and without…

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