Special Education Services

SECAC Meeting on Sept 25

SAVE THE DATE: Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee

Thursday, September 25 at 7PM | SECAC Agenda with ZOOM link

Interpretation Services are available in Amharic, Spanish & Sign Language

Please complete this form to sign up to participate in 2025-2026 SECAC Monthly Meetings and to receive emails

SECAC hosts monthly meetings in a virtual setting to collaborate with families, community groups, advocates, and MCPS staff for the purpose of enhancing special education services & outcomes for students.

Connect with other special education families.
• Learn first-hand about important issues and policies impacting schools.
• Participate in meetings with guest speakers and presentations.
• Opportunities to share your concerns and suggestions with MCPS.
• Become an advocate for the special education community.

Family Support Center (FSC)

MCPS Family Support Center provides information to families to include resources, answering questions, hosting virtual support sessions, and upcoming events.

MSDE Parent Information Series to include:

Every Step Counts

Autism Society of Maryland's Every Step Counts Autism Walk & 5K Run
October 4, 2025 at Centennial Park, Ellicott City, MD
Timed 5K Run, 4K Walk, & 1K Stroll

This year's Theme: SUPERHEROES!
Bring Your Cape! Wear Your Costume! Show your super power support for the Autism community!

Children under 11 attend FREE! . Children's Entertainment . Delicious Food Trucks! REGISTER HERE

SECAC Meeting on Sept 25
Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee
Family Support Center (FSC)
Autism Walk & 5K Run on Oct 4

Special Education Services
Jada Langston, Director

Special Education Compliance
Vernetta Christian, Director

Special Education Prekindergarten, Programs and Services
Mrs. Erica W. Williams, Director

Central Placement Unit
Ms. Joanne C. Hoffman, Supervisor

The MSDE Family Support Section of the Family Support and Dispute Resolution Branch, responds to parent inquiries, assists parents with navigating Maryland's early intervention and special education systems, and provides parents with school system resources.

Maryland State Department of Education, Early Intervention and Special Education Services

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MCPS Family Support Center

Increase parental involvement in the early intervention and special education decision making process.

Increase collaborative relationships through information and training.

Assist families in resolving concerns and making informed decisions regarding their child's education.

Provide information about disabilities and school system and community resources.

Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation Incident Reporting

Upon receipt of MCPS Form 230-35, Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation Reporting Form, the school principal/designee must promptly conduct an adequate, reliable, and impartial investigation. The investigation must be documented by completing this form. Principal/Designee must use this form, MCPS Form 230-36, Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation Investigation Form, to promptly and appropriately investigate reports of bullying, harassment, or intimidation consistent with due process rights, within two school days after receipt of a reporting form or as timely as possible for school administration or administrative designee.

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