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Small Steps Together

Small Steps Together: a Parent Discussion Group
Monday, January 27 2025 from 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Hosted by xMinds Elementary and Preschool Parent Outreach Committee

The xMinds Preschool and Elementary Parent Outreach Committee is hosting a monthly online discussion group for Montgomery County parents or caregivers of preschool and elementary age autistic students. Parents and caregivers in other locations are also welcome! Take a break from your busy schedule!

Put your feet up, click your link, and take this opportunity to chat, connect, and
share experiences with other local parents who are on the same path.

Resolving Special Education Disputes

Resolving Special Education Disputes: A Parent Workshop

Wednesday, December 11 at 1PM

Hosted by MCPS Family Support Center

Have you ever been unsure of what to do or say if you disagree with members of the IEP team?
Do you have questions about how to ensure your voice is heard?
Do you need information about options?

If so, please join us as Amy Smith, an Instructional Specialist in the Resolution and Compliance Office, explains the process of resolving disputes.

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Wandering & Elopement Safety Kit

As you may know, Maryland is faced with five recent drownings of nonverbal autistic children who eloped from home and/or under the supervision of an adult. Together, we believe the information attached in this correspondence is critical to share with parents, family members, school staff, support staff, and community members who engage with children and students with disabilities.

Family Support Center (FSC)

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

* December Events Bulletin *

MSDE Parent Information Series to include:

Small Steps Together
Parent Workshop on 12.11
Wandering & Elopement
Family Support Center (FSC)

Department of Special Education Services
Mrs. Kia Middleton-Murphy, Director: (240) 740-3900

Division of Special Education Prekindergarten, Programs and Services
Mrs. Erica W. Williams, Director: (240) 740-3880

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

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

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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.

MCPS Family Support Center

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.

Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation Incident Reporting

Upon receipt of MCPS Form 230-35, Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation Reporting Form, the school principal/designee must promptly conduct an adequate, reliable, and impartial investigation. The investigation must be documented by completing this form. Principal/Designee must use this form, MCPS Form 230-36, Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation Investigation Form, to promptly and appropriately investigate reports of bullying, harassment, or intimidation consistent with due process rights, within two school days after receipt of a reporting form or as timely as possible for school administration or administrative designee.

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