Essential resources for understanding the world of special education in Howard County and beyond.
Put Social Skills in the IEP
By Ann McCarthy When problems with social skills impact your child’s success in school, addressing them should become part of the IEP. Write objectives to improve social skills as you would for academic skills. Once objectives exist in the IEP, your child’s team must provide explicit instruction to achieve them
Navigating the Special Education System
An Organization for Autism Research Guide Life Journey through Autism: Navigating the Special Education System is designed as a resource for parents.
Transition and Self-Advocacy
By Lynda L. West, Stephanie Corbey, Arden Boyer-Stephens, and Bonnie Jones, et al. No one has a greater stake in the outcome of transition planning than the student with a disability. The student should be an active, participating member of the transition team
How to Prepare for an IEP
By Doug Goldberg This article will help you truly prepare for your next IEP meeting.



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