We understand that as a parent of a child with a disability, you have more questions than answers about the nation’s special education services. As advocates for people with disabilities, we want to do whatever we can to help. Check out some of the resources we’ve highlighted below for parents of children with disabilities:
LOCAL:
Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE):
- Tips for Supporting Engagement for Students with Disabilities through Alternative Service Delivery Models: https://disabilityrightsmd.org/wp-content/uploads/Tips-for-Supporting-Engagement-for-Students-with-Disabilities-through-Alternative-Service-Delivery-ModelsSept2020.pdf
- The Alternative Service Delivery Model (ASDM) refers to the school system’s service delivery model while we are in virtual, blended or small group learning. For additional guidance, review this FAQ for Parents on the ASDM and information from the September 9th presentation by HCAS, Howard County SECAC, Howard County Public Schools, Disability Rights MD on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VZz-m7PMJKE
- Serving Children with Disabilities Under IDEA During COVID-19 Closures: http://marylandpublicschools.org/20-01-ServingchildrenunderCOVID-19Pandemic.pdf
Disability Rights Maryland (DRM):
- IEP Modification/Amendment or Individualized Continuity of Learning Plans: Preserving The Rights You and Your Child Have Under the Law (#1): https://disabilityrightsmd.org/wp-content/uploads/drmbriefguide.no2revised.pdf
- Special Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Brief Guide for Parents (#2): https://disabilityrightsmd.org/wp-content/uploads/drmparentltr.covid19.pdf
- Special Communication with the IEP Team and Data Collection During the Pandemic: A Brief Guide for Parents (#3): https://disabilityrightsmd.org/wp-content/uploads/DRMParentGuide3.pdf
- Sample Behavioral Observation Log: https://disabilityrightsmd.org/wp-content/uploads/DRM_Sample-Behavioral-and-Academic-Logs.docx
- Special Transition Planning and Special Education Services for Students Exiting School: A Brief Guide for Parents (#4): https://disabilityrightsmd.org/wp-content/uploads/DRMParentGuide4.pdf
- Compensatory Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Brief Guide for Parents (#5): https://disabilityrightsmd.org/wp-content/uploads/DRMParentGuide5.pdf
- Extended School Year Services: A Brief Guide for Parents (#6): https://disabilityrightsmd.org/wp-content/uploads/DRMParentGuide6.pdf
- Sample Maryland State Department of Education IDEA Complaint: https://disabilityrightsmd.org/wp-content/uploads/SampleMSDEComplaint.docx
- Disability Rights Maryland and Parent’s Place of Maryland Collaborative Guide to Special Education for Maryland Parents and Families: https://disabilityrightsmd.org/wp-content/uploads/CollaborativeGuidetoSpecialEducationforMarylandParentsandFamilies2021.pdf
Decoding Dyslexia MD:
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Maryland School District Continuity of Learning Plans: https://padlet.com/decodingdyslexiamd/MDSchoolDistrictsCOL
NATIONAL:
National Disability Rights Network (NDRN):
- COVID-19 and Education of Students with Disabilities Resources: https://www.ndrn.org/resource/covid-19-and-education-of-students-with-disabilities-resources/
- Statement on Serving Students with Disabilities During COVID-19 Outbreak: https://www.ndrn.org/resource/statement-on-serving-students-with-disabilities-during-covid-19-outbreak/
U.S. Department of Education (Department):
- Supplemental Fact Sheet
Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 in Preschool…While Serving Children with Disabilities: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/frontpage/faq/rr/policyguidance/Supple%20Fact%20Sheet%203.21.20%20FINAL.pdf
Last Updated: April 7, 2021
