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College for Students with Disabilities
A Guide for Students, Families, and Educators
There are many pathways to achieve independence through higher education. The College for Students with Disabilities: A Guide for Students Families, and Educators from Maryville University gives you an idea of what to expect as you research your options. …
Graduation Participation for Students with Disabilities Seeking a High School Diploma
Howard County Public School System, Department of Special Education
April 19, 2018
A change in practice has been implemented for students with disabilities who are seeking a high school diploma. This is NOT applicable to students who are not diploma bound. This practice applies to students who will not earn a diploma within four years. These students will be given the option to select the graduation ceremony in which they participate. …
Transition Planning Guide for Individuals with Disabilities
Maryland State Department of Education
The MSDE Transition Planning Guide for Individuals with Disabilities (2017) provides information to students, parents/guardians, educators, and community agencies about the transition process. …
HCPSS Special Education Annual Update
Howard County Public School System (HCPSS)
March 22, 2018
Dr. Terrell Savage, HCPSS acting executive director of special education, and members of her staff shared school system efforts to support students requiring special education services, as outlined in the HCPSS Special Education Strategic Plan. …
Making the Unfamiliar Familiar: Children with Disabilities in Child Care Settings
By Christie Timms
Maryland Learning Links
When child care providers have difficulties with children who have disabilities, it’s often a case of the provider simply never having worked with a child with a disability. Typically developing children are, of course, individuals – each their own flavor – but their profiles tend to fit into a range with which most providers are familiar. In the case of children with disabilities, a provider may be entirely unfamiliar with how to work with the child. There is usually a solution to this problem: Make the unfamiliar familiar. …
Extended School Year (ESY) 2018
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) offers a continuum of ESY services. See the links to the programs below for times, locations, target populations, and services provided. To learn what HCPSS considers when determining ESY eligibility and what services are offered, see the 2018 ESY Eligibility Presentation. …