Essential resources for understanding the world of special education in Howard County and beyond.
HCPSS Family Mathematics Support Center
HCPSS schools, families, and the community–together, building mathematical proficiency for ALL students.
PARCC Accessibility Features and Accommodations
SECAC Forum Presented by the HCPSS Dept. of Special Education and Student Services and MSDE Division of Curriculum, Assessment and Accountability Dec. 8, 2014 The PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) assessments are coming.
What is Close Adult Supervision?
Close adult supervision is a service provided to students to access instruction and/or be safe in the instructional setting. The need for close adult supervision services is reviewed on an annual basis at an IEP team meeting. The instrument that is used to determine whether HCPSS students quality for close adult supervision services is the Close Adult…
10 Ways to Be an Effective Advocate for Your Child
As a parent, you are your child’s best education advocate—until he’s old enough and informed enough to speak up for himself. You know your child’s strengths and challenges, and you can help identify and push for the resources your child needs to succeed. Here are some tips to help you advocate for your child at…
