We’re delighted to share these exciting images of the Patuxent Commons community! HCAS has led the effort to develop Patuxent Commons as a partial solution to the housing crisis facing adults with autism and other disabilities in Howard County. Our members have provided crucial seed funding and the input needed to bring this initiative forward…
DetailsMiss the Board of Education Candidate’s Forum on Special Education earlier this month? CLICK to watch recordings from the October 2020 Board of Ed. Forums sponsored by HCAS and SECAC. *Scroll down to “Recent Efforts” on this page to access any of the four recorded sessions for participating candidates.
DetailsGet to know the Howard County Board of Education Candidates. TWO NIGHTS! Night #1: Tuesday, OCTOBER 20 District 1 (Delmont-Small & Molyett @ 7pm) District 4 (Hotopp, Mallo & Palmer @ 8pm) Click to REGISTER for OCT 20 Night #2: Wednesday, OCTOBER 21 Districts 2 & 3 (Mosley & Watts @ 7pm) District 5 (Lu…
DetailsSupport the local autism community with your donation to the our Every Step Counts Autism Walk & 5K Run….now through October 31st! CLICK TO DONATE
DetailsEmail from Howard County Public School System Good afternoon, The purpose of this email is to provide you with information about HCPSS’s effort to provide face-to-face support to small numbers of students in the coming weeks. HCPSS recognizes the significant learning challenges present for all students and families during this pandemic. To that end, HCPSS…
DetailsHCPSS Department of Special Education Questions about the ASDM? The Alternative Service Delivery Model (ASDM) is the school system’s service delivery model while students are in virtual, blended or small group learning. Read these commonly asked questions and answers about the ASDM. Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Alternative Service Delivery Model Plan
DetailsMSDE Technical Assistance Bulletin Sept. 15, 2020 As local school systems and public agencies (LSSs/PAs) begin to implement their recovery plans, the need to engage students is more crucial than ever. Maintaining student engagement, especially for students with disabilities, is a top priority for LSSs/PAs as they begin the 2020-2021 school year. Some strategies that…
DetailsPick Up Your Every Step Counts Packets — t-shirts, add-ons and other items — at one of these three dates & locations! September 27th – 2-4pm at HCAS Office Parking Lot (rear of building) 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD 21046 September 29th – Noon-2pm, at HCAS Office Parking Lot (rear of building)…
DetailsPreparing for the Initial Conference with Your Child’s Special Educator Sept. 9, 2020 Webinar with the Howard County Autism Society, Disability Rights Maryland, and Howard County Public School System What is an Alternative Service Delivery Model (ASDM) plan? How will my child receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the virtual learning environment? See…
DetailsAug. 10, 2020 MSDE Technical Assistance Bulletins Supplement to TAB #20-03 Supporting Students Who Require Extensive, Intensive, Individualized Instruction and Supports through Alternative Service Delivery Models Tips and strategies for support, including an array of options to facilitate the processes necessary for the successful transitioning of students who require extensive and intensive individualized instruction and…
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