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A joint publication of the Special Education Citizens' Advisory Committee (SECAC) and the Baltimore County Public Schools, Office of Special Education Resource Center Its purpose is to provide families and staff with information related to children with

disabilities.

Special Education Resource Edition

2018-2019

The purpose of this special edition is to provide information and resources to parents and caregivers of students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in Baltimore County Public Schools. As a parent of a child with a disability, you should ask questions and request help when you feel you need it. This guide contains useful tips and worksheets to assist you as an important member of the IEP team.

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Welcome to the Special Education Resource Center...................................................................... 3 Office of Special Education ............................................................................................................. 4 Special Education: Timeline at a Glance ......................................................................................... 5 Parent Checklist for an IEP Team Meeting ..................................................................................... 6 Parent Participation at IEP Meetings! .............................................................................................. 7 Understanding Your Child's Maryland Statewide Individualized Education Program (IEP) ............. 8 Description of Special Education Services ...................................................................................... 9 Acronyms ...................................................................................................................................... 10 IEP Meeting Worksheet................................................................................................................. 11 Preparing a Home File for Your Child............................................................................................ 12 Who do I call? What do I say?...................................................................................................... 13 Important School Contacts ............................................................................................................ 14 Office of Special Education School Support.................................................................................. 15 BCPS Quick Contact Information for Parents................................................................................ 16 Resources and Support................................................................................................................. 17 Contact Log................................................................................................................................... 19 IEP Team Meeting Tips for Parents .............................................................................................. 20 More ways to keep informed......................................................................................................... 21

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Welcome to the Special Education Resource Center

Location: 8401 Leefield Road, Room 100, Baltimore, MD 21234

410-887-5443 Open during the school year:

Monday?Friday 8:30 a.m.?3:30 p.m.

We are conveniently located in the central area of Baltimore County in the White Oak School and have served the community for over 25 years.

The Special Education Resource Center (SERC) is a countywide service for parents of children and youth with disabilities, reaching out to assist families, and professionals.

Our mission is to promote positive, effective partnerships within the school community.

Information about the special education

process and parents' rights

Refers to BCPS information and staff assistance,

community agencies and parent support groups

Confidential Consultation

Lending Library

Services Include

Parent Workshops

Hand-in-Hand Newsletter

PTA Special Education Liaison Project

For more information e-mail serc@, or visit us on Facebook

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Office of Special Education

Department of Academic Services Baltimore County Public Schools

Dan Martz

Coordinator Compliance

Jefferson Building 105 W. Chesapeake Avenue

Towson, Maryland 21204 Phone: 443-809-3660

Rebecca Rider

Director Special Education

Maren Townsend

Coordinator Related Services

Brenda Workmeister

Coordinator Teaching and Learning

When You Need Help...

For answers to questions about Special Education in Baltimore County Public Schools

ISSUES AND CONCERNS Frequent communication is the key to your child's success.

To discuss concerns about your child's IEP, you are encouraged to follow these steps:

Child's classroom or school concerns Questions about IEP or placement Information about related services Parental Rights and Procedural Safeguards

1. Talk with the teacher/therapist 2. Talk with the child's case manager 3. Talk with the IEP chairperson 4. Talk with the principal 5. Talk with the Special Education Specialist

assigned to your school (see page 15)

6. If necessary contact the Community

Superintendent's staff

REMINDER:

In most cases, the best information and answers to your questions can be obtained at your child's school.

Zone

Community Superintendent

East Zone

Mr. George Roberts

Central Zone

Ms. Christina Byers

West Zone

Dr. Racquel Jones

*Call your child's school to find out your zone.

Phone Number 443-809-4316 443-809-8760 443-809-8767

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Special Education: Timeline at a Glance

Time Line Requirements for Initial Evaluations

A student with a suspected disability who may need special education shall be referred, in writing, by a parent of a student or a public agency to an IEP team. The written referral begins an overall 90-day timeline for completion of the initial evaluation.

up to

60

Calendar Days

IEP team meets to review existing data, information from parents and additional data. For each child needing further assessment, parent consents to an evaluation. Recommended assessments are completed by school staff and assessment reports including information from the parents are written.

The IEP Team has up to 60 calendar days to complete the evaluation and reconvene to share results.

up to

30

Calendar Days

If the child is determined to be a child with a disability requiring the provision of special education services:

An IEP is developed by the school staff with input from the parents within 30 days of the meeting to review assessment results. The IEP team reviews the IEP, identifies services needed to implement the IEP, and considers options for the provision of services in the least restrictive environment.

ASAP

IEP is implemented as soon as possible.

1 Year

Annual Review (within one year)

3 Years

Reevaluation (within three years)

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