Essential resources for understanding the world of special education in Howard County and beyond.
Understanding the PARCC Assessments
Howard County Public School System students in grades 3-8 will take the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) tests in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics. At the high school level, students will take PARCC assessments in Algebra I, Algebra II, English 10 and English 11.
Maryland Guidance for IEP Teams on Participation Decisions for the Alternate Assessments
Maryland State Department of Education Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services July 2017 Maryland Guidance for Individualized Education Program (IEP) Teams on Participation Decisions for the Alternate Assessments is intended to help guide IEP teams as they determine whether the Maryland Alternate Assessments, assessments based on alternate academic achievement standards, are the appropriate assessments for individual students.
Written Opinions: A How-To Manual
By Patricia Howey Record Your IEP Concerns in a Written Opinion IDEA 2004 specifically allows you to submit your concerns to the IEP Team. One way to record your concerns is to use a written opinion.
Annual Meeting with Nancy FitzGerald
March 21, 2016 HCPSS Department of Special Education and Student Services Presentation to the Howard County Autism Society



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