Essential resources for understanding the world of special education in Howard County and beyond.
Would you send your child to school if you could? Complete the HCPSS Student Interest Form by 9/30
Email 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…
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Alternative Service Delivery Model Plan
HCPSS 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
Tips for Supporting Engagement for Students with Disabilities through Alternative Service Delivery Model
MSDE 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…
Understanding the Alternative Service Delivery Model Plan
Preparing 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…



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