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Parents or guardians of children receiving special education and related services received the Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey from the Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services during the week of February 12, 2024.

Parents are asked to complete the survey and return it in a postage-paid envelope by May 24, 2024. The survey may also be completed online. Please look for details in your survey packet.

Your feedback will help guide efforts to improve special education and related services in your local school system. Your voice can make a real difference for your child and many other children across the state of Maryland.

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Los padres o tutores de niños que reciben educación especial y servicios relacionados recibieron la Encuesta de Participación de Padres en Educación Especial de Maryland del Departamento de Educación del Estado de Maryland, División de Educación Especial/Servicios de Intervención Temprana durante la semana del 12 de febrero de 2024.

Se pide a los padres que completen la encuesta y la devuelvan en un sobre con franqueo pagado antes del 24 de mayo de 2024. La encuesta también se puede completar en línea. Busque detalles en su paquete de encuesta.

Sus comentarios ayudarán a guiar los esfuerzos para mejorar la educación especial y los servicios relacionados en su sistema escolar local. Su voz puede marcar una diferencia real para su hijo y para muchos otros niños en todo el estado de Maryland.

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Partners for Success Current Resources & Activities

Partners for Success Resource Centers for Families and Schools are partnerships between the local school system and the Maryland State Department of Education. Our goal is to provide the skills and knowledge that will enable families of children and youth with disabilities, ages 3 to 21, and professionals to function as equal partners in the educational decision making process and to assist families in accessing services for their children.

PFS Helps Families and Educators in Baltimore City by:

Providing support, information, and resources on disabilities and community services
Assisting families to resolve concerns and make informed decisions regarding their child’s education
Increasing parent involvement and collaborative partnerships between families and professionals

We also promote partnerships and parent involvement in special education by offering the following:

INFORMATION

An information and referral center to answer your questions
Multimedia Library available for your use
Resource DVD's
Computer and printer

TRAINING

Understanding Special Education (USE).
An introductory course designed to help families and educators understand the special education process Individualized Education Program (IEP).
A course which will provide basic information needed to participate in the development of IEPs for children with disabilities.

Next Steps: The Transition Series

A workshop which will assist in the process of transitioning from school into adult life.
Building Advocacy Skills.
A course that will help participants understand how to use advocacy skills and problem solve with agencies that provide services to students with disabilities.

PARTNERSHIP SERIES

A series of workshops to assist families and professionals work together effectively.
Seminars and in-services especially designed to meet the needs of families and educators.

2500 E. Northern Parkway,

Lower Level Rooms 20 & 22

Baltimore, MD 21214

OUR HOURS:

Monday - Wednesday 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday & Friday Closed (but available upon request)

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