Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) posts Technical Assistance Bulletins (TABs) providing direction on how to provide continuity of learning for all students with all levels of disabilities. Unfortunately, schools are not

I found this guide for parents put out by Disability Rights Maryland very helpful to use when developing a plan during COVID 19.  You do not have to just agree with the school

MSDE issued a Technical Assistance Bulletin #20-01 regarding servicing children with disabilities during COVID 19.  In a nutshell, schools still have to provide services and IDEA timelines are not tolled. These means, all

I found this article interesting and wonder what other school districts are doing. My daughter’s case manager scheduled a meeting for next week to review an Individualized Distant Learning Plan. https://apnews.com/1b643449253f1f453de6584917849d14 Thankfully, I

I do not even know what to say. I definitely do not agree with teach none if you cannot teach all. However, students need to be provided FAPE. Personally, I think schools should

The world of special education can be overwhelming at times.  Lots of acronyms and new vocabulary being tossed around by the school.  What does it all mean?  Where do I go for help? 

What are baselines?  In reviewing IEPs, I often get various information in this section.  Some schools put present levels.  Some schools put no baseline available.  Some even put nothing and leave it blank.  A

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