Please Take 5 Minutes to Complete the Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey

As the parent or guardian of a child receiving special education services in Maryland, you should have received a copy of the Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey in the mail. By completing the survey, you can tell us how your child’s school partners with you. Your feedback will help guide efforts to improve special education and related services in your local school system.

OPTION 1: Complete the hard copy survey that was recently sent to you and return it in the postage-paid envelope by May 18, 2020, or

OPTION 2: Complete the survey online at www.mdparentsurvey.com

Questions? Please contact Kenneth Hudock, MSDE, at 410-767-7770 or Kenneth.Hudock@maryland.gov.If you would like another copy of the paper survey, please contact Joyce Shelton at 1-800-287-1581

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey?

• The purpose of this Survey is to determine how well your child’s school is partnering with you and promoting parent involvement in your child’s education. 
• States must collect this data as part of their State Performance Plans, as required under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Who completes the Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey?

• Parents or guardians of children ages 3 to 21 who are receiving special education and related services through their local school system.
• Parents or guardians of children ages 3 to 21 who are receiving special education and related services who are placed in a nonpublic special education facility by the child’s local school system.

What’s in it for me?

• This is your opportunity to provide direct feedback to your local school system or public agency.
• Survey results will be available to the public and used to highlight strengths and identify possible areas for improvement in engaging and involving parents in the special education process (http://mdideareport.org).

How do I complete the Survey? How can I make sure that my answers are counted?

• Complete one Survey for each child receiving special education services.
• Complete the Survey EITHER on paper OR online at https://www.mdparentsurvey.com.
• If you wish to complete the Survey online and do not have Internet access at home, check with your local school or library.

How do I return the paper Survey?

• Return the completed Survey in the enclosed, postage-paid envelope by May 15, 2020.

If you lose the postage-paid envelope, please mail the completed Survey to: Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey

ATTENTION: Joyce Shelton

530 Gaither Road, Suite 500

Rockville, Maryland 20850

Do I have to participate? If I choose not to participate, will it negatively affect my child’s services?

• Participation is completely voluntary; however, we encourage you to participate to make your opinions and experiences known.
• Your child’s services will not be negatively affected in any way.

Who will have access to the Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey results?

• The State-level report will be published on the Maryland State Department of Education(MSDE) website (www.marylandpublicschools.org).
• A summary of the Survey results regarding parent involvement in special education will be provided to each local school system.

Thank you for completing the Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey. Your feedback is extremely important to your local school system and MSDE!For additional information, please contactMr. Kenneth Hudock at MSDE at 410-767-7770 or Kenneth.Hudock@maryland.gov