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Special Education

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Understanding Assessments & Evaluations

Do you have questions about the assessments and evaluations used in the IEP process? If so, please join Dr. Baldwin, an MCPS School Psychologist, for a live webinar where she will explain how they are used to help answer diagnostic questions about students. There will be time for parents to ask questions at the end of presentation. If you have a student in elementary school, please attend on Wednesday and if you have a student in middle or high school please attend on Thursday. 

Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 827 9129 8841
Passcode: 467601

*If you require an interpreter, please contact marybeth_o_mantzouranis@mcpsmd.org

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Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee (SECAC)

Information, videos and presenations from our monthly Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee (SECAC) meetings are listed on our SECAC website. The last SECAC meeting of the 2022-2023 school year was held on Thursday, May 25 2023.

*Meetings are hosted virtually in Zoom and Interpretation is available.

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Contact an Area Supervisor

Contact an area supervisor for information on home school model, learning and academic disabilities, elementary learning centers, learning for independence, school/community-based program, and special education services.

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Family Support Center (FSC)

Our Family Support Center provides information to families to include resources, answering questions, hosting virtual support sessions, and upcoming events.

Check-out our Bulletin of Events for this month of May 2023

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Announcement:

Parent Workshops: Understanding Assessments

Increased pay for ESY Staff is now available

Now Hiring: Speech-Language Pathologists

Family Support Center updated events in June

Schedule to attend our virtual SECAC meetings:

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Sections

Family Support

Contact Us

Office of Special Education
Ms. Diana K. Wyles, Associate Superintendent: (240) 740-3042 

Office of Special Education
Ms. Brenda B. Browne, Assistant to Associate Superintendent: (240) 740-3042 

Department of Special Education Services
Mr. Philip A. Lynch, Director: (240) 740-3900

Division of Pre-K, Special Programs and Related Services
Mrs. Amy S. Cropp, Director: (240) 740-3880 

Division of Business, Fiscal and Information Systems
Mrs. Julie S. Hall, Director: (240) 740-3850 

Central Placement Unit
Ms. Joanne C. Hoffman, Supervisor: (240) 740-3830

Resolution & Compliance Unit
Mr. Zvi Greismann, Supervisor: (240) 740-3230 

Family Support Center
Ms. MaryBeth Mantzouranis: (240) 753-9487

The MSDE Family Support Section of the Family Support and Dispute Resolution Branch, responds to parent inquiries, assists parents with navigating Maryland's early intervention and special education systems, and provides parents with school system resources. 

Maryland State Department of Education, Early Intervention and Special Education Services 

Mr. Ken Hudock, Section Chief, Family Support Services: (410) 767-0255 or kenneth.hudock@maryland.gov 

Frequently Visited

Welcome to the Office of Special Education

The Mission of the Office of Special Education (OSE) is to provide, implement, and monitor the delivery of a seamless continuum of services for students with disabilities from birth through age 21, to prepare for college, career, and community readiness. OSE supports schools to ensure the success of every student with disabilities by supporting families through the IEP process and in their student’s education.

MCPS provides a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) to all students with disabilities in need of special education and related services. 

Services

MCPS Services to Support Families

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In support of the core values of the MCPS strategic planning framework and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA), OSE is committed to promoting improved academic achievement and social emotional success for all students with disabilities. Parents/guardians are valued partners with school staff members in planning the student’s services through the Individualized Education Program (IEP) decision-making process. All decisions regarding the placement of a student with a disability will be made by an IEP team in collaboration with parents/guardians consistent with the requirements of the Federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

 
 

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MCPS Family Support Center

MCPS Family Support Center seeks to:

  • Increase parental involvement in the early intervention and special education decision making process.
  • Increase collaborative relationships through information and training.
  • Assist families in resolving concerns and making informed decisions regarding their child's education.
  • Provide information about disabilities and school system and community resources.

 

MSDE Family Support and Dispute Resolution Branch

MSDE Family Support Section of the Family Support and Dispute Resolution Branch, responds to parent inquiries, assists parents with navigating Maryland's early intervention and special education systems, and provides parents with school system resources.