Special Education

The Howard County Public School System acknowledges and supports the rights of all students to receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE) that will enable them to develop their unique talents and abilities, thus preparing them to participate in and serve their community with dignity and pride. We offer a continuum of services and programs to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

Community Input For Staffing Plan

We are looking for community input on our 2013-14 Staffing Plan. Please use the below form to submit your input to us by May 1, 2013.

• Community Input Form
• 2013-14 Staffing Plan

Information and Resources

• Inclusive Happenings
  
  
• College and Career Readiness for Students with Disabilities
  
  
• Upcoming Event:
  • SSDI and SSI Free Workshop
    Understanding Social Security Benefits and Work Incentives
    Friday, March 22, 2013
    9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
    Gateway Building, Room 401, 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, 21046
    Who should attend? Self-advocates, family members, educators, employment specialists, vocational rehabilitation counselors and case managers
    More Info....
    
    
• Parent Newsletter - Stepping Stones - 2013

Additional Information

• 2012-13 Staffing Plan
• Vision
• Program Details
• Identification, Assessment and Evaluation
• Services
• Programs
• Parent Involvement
  • Special Education Community Advisory Committee (SECAC)
• Staff Contacts
• Early Intervention Services for Young Children with Autism and Related Disorders
• Spread the Word to End the Word Campaign
• Campaign Website
• Campaign Message and Talking Points
• Fact Sheet

Understanding the Evaluation, Eligibility and IEP Process in Maryland A Guide for Parents of Students with Disabilities

Parental Rights Maryland Procedural Safeguards Notice (updated January 2010)

Maryland's Differences among Assessments Chart for Students Receiving Special Education Services