Essential resources for understanding the world of special education in Howard County and beyond.
Providing Continuity of Learning to Students with Disabilities Through Nonpublic Special Education Schools during COVID-19
MSDE Technical Assistance Bulletin April 6, 2020 This Technical Assistance Bulletin (TAB) outlines guidance for a continuation of learning for students with disabilities receiving services through our nonpublic special education schools and the applicable billing practices during the COVID-19 response. Frequently asked questions with responses and resources are included to further support effective implementation. Read…
April 2 Letter From the HCPSS Family Support and Resource Center to Families Who Have a Student with an IEP or IFSP
This letter was sent via email on April 2, 2020, from the Howard County Public School System Family Support and Resource Center to families in HCPSS who have a student with an IEP or IFSP. Please check your email to make sure that you received it. We know that families will have many questions and…
Special Education and Your Child with an IEP During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Brief Guide for Parents
Disability Rights Maryland As parents throughout Maryland begin the process of negotiating “continuity of learning” plans for their children with disabilities, Disability Rights Maryland (DRM) offers the following information and suggestions to assist parents in the process.
Serving Children with Disabilites Under IDEA During School Closures Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
MSDE Technical Assistance Bulletin March 30, 2020 The State of Maryland, along with the rest of the nation, is currently faced with the pandemic threat of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). In order to protect the health and safety of our communities, on March 12, 2020, the State Superintendent announced the closing of Maryland public schools…



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