Did you know there are 8 required parts of an Individualized Education Program? IDEA states that IEPs developed for special education students must contain all 8 parts. If you do not know the
I want to first apologize for not blogging for so long. I have started to Video blog and have a new You Tube Channel. I plan to start blogging here again also. Some
MCPS Superintendent of schools just send an email stating that MCPS will be virtual only for the entire first semester of the 2020-21 school year. Dr. Smith specifically says schools will "remain in
Letter form MCPS Superintendent just emailed. It provides the draft plan for the 2020-21 school year. The two options being considered are full distant learning or blended learning (2 days in person, 2
The number one question on all parents' minds right now, is what will school look like in the new school year? The unknown makes it really difficult to plan for potential childcare needs.
Now that the school year is coming to a close, many parents are worried about the summer and whether special educations services will continue. If ESY is on your child's IEP, the
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
