Essential resources for understanding the world of special education in Howard County and beyond.
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…
Developmental Disabilities Administration Guide to Services
The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration funds a variety of community-based services, which are included in the Developmental Disabilities Administration Guide to Services,
Important Contacts in Special Education
Navigating the resources within one’s school can be a challenge. But did you know there is an entire stable of educators outside of the building able to assist you? The Office of Special Education, commonly referred to as the “central office,” consists of instructional facilitators, resource teachers, program specialists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, assistive technology…
