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          Justice Department Settles Discrimination Complaint Against After-School Child-Care Provider

          NewsBy ssommervilleOctober 13, 2017

          October 10, 2017 The Justice Department reached an agreement with Bar-T Year Round Programs for Kids (Bar-T), located in Montgomery County, Maryland, to remedy alleged violations of the Americans with…

          ReadyRosie: Family Engagement Resource

          Special Ed ServicesBy ssommervilleSeptember 25, 2017

          Quick videos show families how to find learning moments in day-to-day activities. ReadyRosie is an early education tool that is currently helping schools and communities across the nation deepen and…

          Endrew Decision Creates Important New Opportunities for Students with Disabilities

          Procedural SafeguardsBy ssommervilleSeptember 18, 2017

          from The Bazelon Center The Supreme Court’s March 2017 decision in Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District announced a new and more demanding standard for educating students with disabilities…

          Native Language and the IEP Process

          IEP / IFSP / 504 BasicsBy ssommervilleAugust 23, 2017

          Maryland State Department of Education DSE/EIS Technical Assistance Bulletin Revised Aug. 15, 2017 If the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team is not cognizant of the native language of a student,…

          Parental Consent Under Maryland Law

          Procedural SafeguardsBy ssommervilleJuly 14, 2017

          Maryland State Department of Education DSE/EIS Technical Assistance Bulletin August 31, 2017 On April 10, 2017, the Maryland General Assembly passed Senate Bill 710, which amended Education Article §8-405(f) to…

          Planning for Transition Success

          Special Ed Webinars, TransitionsBy ssommervilleJune 27, 2017

          June 1017 Presentation by Katie Collins-Ihrke, MBA, MS Executive Director Accessible Resources for Independence

          10 Things to do Before School Starts

          Parent to Parent TipsBy ssommervilleJune 27, 2017

          Set up your child for success this year by reviewing his IEP or 504 Plan, developing organization systems with him, communicating with teachers, and more.

          Top Five Questions to Ask an OT

          Special Ed ServicesBy ssommervilleMay 26, 2017

          By Ashley Lankford, OT, Cecil County Maryland Learning Links Occupational therapists have a unique skill set to provide support and enhance your child’s participation in school. Their ideas can be…

          How to Make Your Next IEP Start off on the Right Foot

          IEP / IFSP / 504 BasicsBy ssommervilleMay 18, 2017

          Autism Classroom News and Resources You are getting ready for an IEP meeting. You want it to be a positive IEP, but you aren’t sure what to expect. Maybe it’s…

          Reach Indpendence Through Self Employment (RISE) Program

          Special Ed Webinars, TransitionsBy ssommervilleMarch 27, 2017

          Presented by Morris Tranen at the Transition Symposium March 18, 2017 Self-employment is a vocational option for individuals with severe disabilities. The RISE Program facilitates and encourages the successful launch and…

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