Essential resources for understanding the world of special education in Howard County and beyond.
Endrew Decision Creates Important New Opportunities for Students with Disabilities
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 under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Native Language and the IEP Process
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, it may not accurately assess what the student knows and can do. The IEP team must consider the language needs of the student
Parental Consent Under Maryland Law
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 require that an individualized education program (IEP) team must obtain the written consent of a parent
Planning for Transition Success
June 1017 Presentation by Katie Collins-Ihrke, MBA, MS Executive Director Accessible Resources for Independence
