Special Education

The Resource Center supports parents of children with disabilities, ages birth to 21. Its mission is to promote positive, effective partnerships within the school community. Staffed by parents of children with disabilities, the center activities include but are not limited to the following services:

Parents and MSDE visit the Resouce Center Dr. Grasmick and Kate at the Resource Center

Services:

Maintains a lending library of articles, newsletters, books, and videotapes on a wide range of special education topics such as special education law, types of disabilities, support groups and recreational opportunities.
- Special Education Resource Center Lending Library Brochure
- Browse our collection online 24/7 at http://destiny.bcps.org

Seeks ways to encourage and strengthen communication between parents and school personnel.

Parents Quick Reference

Teams with educators to teach free workshops

Important Parent Workshops

Makes community presentations to both parent groups and school staff.

Represents special education issues and concerns of parents and students with special needs.

Directs parents to available community resources.

Parent Resources & Support

Establishes a family-to-family support network.

Offers support to parents who need someone to talk to on an individual basis in a confidential, supportive atmosphere.

Coordinates the PTA Special Education Liaison Project.

Special Education Liaison Brochure

Parent Publications
Autism Waiver	Social Skills Resources
Winter 2013 Hand In Hand Parent Newsletter	Tutoring Resources
Parent Surrogate Application	SECAC Meeting Schedule
Recreation Programs	Special Education Acronyms
Respite Resources

MSDE Publications
Procedural Safeguards
Building IEPs with Maryland Families
Understanding the Evaluation, Eligibility and Individualized Education Process