"Special education is not a place where children go for services, but services children receive in accordance with their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) in the least restrictive environment."

Mission:
In accordance with the Blueprint for Progress, the Office of Special Education provides vision, leadership, and expertise to schools and offices regarding the implementation of curricular and instructional initiatives that support the achievement of students with disabilities in compliance with state and federal mandates. It is the commitment of this office that students with disabilities have access to a full continuum of services while being educated with nondisabled peers to the maximum extent possible.

Goal:
The Office of Special Education seeks to improve the performance of students with disabilities and assist in narrowing the achievement gap by ensuring equal access to the curriculum and differentiated instruction in the least restrictive environment (LRE).

Parent Survey:

Parents or guardians of children receiving special education and related services will be mailed the Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey from the Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services during the first week in April.  Parents are asked to complete the survey and return it in the postage paid envelope by May 17, 2013.  The survey may also be completed on line at http://www.mdparentsurvey.com.  Your feedback will help guide efforts to improve special education and related services in your local school system. 

• Preschool Letter

• Parent Survey- School Age Students

• Parent Survey: Frequently Asked Questions

 

	Debra Y. Brooks dbrooks3@bcps.org Executive Director
Constance Dean cdean@bcps.org Coordinator Placement and Birth to Five	Vacant Coordinator Instructional Support, Alt-MSA and Autism	Sam Kratz skratz2@bcps.org Coordinator Related Services and Behavior
	Baltimore County Public Schools Office of Special Education The Jefferson Building 105 West Chesapeake Avenue Towson, Maryland 21204 Phone:  (410) 887-3660 Fax:  (410) 825-1979