MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Division of Specialized Support Services → Special Education Services
Make Your Voice Heard!
SECAC meets on Thursday, February 26 at 7PM
Meeting Link is coming soon!
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.
Reach-out to a staff member in MCPS Special Eduation Services for support:
Who to Contact in Special Education (in English)
A quién contactar en educación especial (in Spanish)
Our Winter Resource Fair is Feb 25 at CESC
Join our next SECAC meeting on February 26
A Culture of Action! Calling 9-1-1 in a crisis
Meet the Division of Specialized Support Services
Schedule to attend our virtual SECAC meetings:
SECAC 2025-26 Event Calendar | Español
M.Ed.- Special Education program @ USG
New degree program for Paraprofessionals
New! Maryland Assessment, Accessibility, & Accomodations Guide
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
Family Support Center
Ms. MaryBeth Mantzouranis
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
Mr. Ken Hudock, Section Chief, Family Support Services: (410) 767-0255 or kenneth.hudock@maryland.gov
Frequently Visited
MCPS Services to Support Families
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In support of the core values of the MCPS strategic planning framework and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA), DSSS is committed to promoting improved academic achievement and social emotional success for all students with disabilities. Parents/guardians are valued partners with school staff members in planning the student’s services through the Individualized Education Program (IEP) decision-making process. All decisions regarding the placement of a student with a disability will be made by an IEP team in collaboration with parents/guardians consistent with the requirements of the Federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
MCPS Family Support Center seeks to:
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 Assessment, Accessibility, and Accommodations Manual
Parents' Guide to Habilitative Services (English) | Spanish
IDEA Dispute Resolution Processes Comparison Chart
Parent Information Series on Procedural Safeguards
Maryland Procedural Safeguards Notice
Procedural Safeguards/Parent Rights Brochure
Special Education State Complaint Resolution Procedures
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Request for Mediation and Due Process Complaint Form
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Listing of Free or Low Cost Assistance for Special Education Disputes
A Parent’s Guide to Frequently Asked Questions about Special Education State Complaints
A Parent's Guide to Frequently Asked Questions about Special Education Mediation
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A Parent's Guide to Frequently Asked Questions about Special Education Due Process Complaints
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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.
