Websites of Interest
http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/programs/Pages/Special-Education/info.aspx - Publications and Information from MSDE. This site includes links to different resources including MSDE's Technical Assistance Bulletins and the Parental Rights/Maryland Procedural Safeguards Notice
www.marylandlearninglinks.org GET LINKED!!!!! This is a one stop resource for all special education learning. An interactive and engaging site that combines video, polls, question and answer, and presentations. You can join a group that focuses on particular issues, or chat with other parents. Stay current on chages with policy. Try this website out. But be careful it may become your new addiction!!!
http://a4cwsn.com Apps for children with special needs
www.pathfindersforautism.org - Family support and training. Information and resources for children and adults with autism
Conferences in the Area
MCIE Webinars http://www.mcie.org/events
15 Hour Autism Certificate, Hussman Institute for Autism, events@hussmanautism.org. Begins February 6th.
Maryland ABLE: Free Informational Webinar for Parents, February 28, 2018 https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2585605335377291777
Kennedy Krieger Institute, Legal Planning for Young Adults with Disabilities, March 1, 2018
Family Support Network
The Carroll County Family Support Network is a group of parents with children who have special needs that shares ideas, resources, and experiences. Events are planned monthly during the school year addressing a variety of topics. Meetings are typically the first Monday of the month at 6 pm at Carroll Springs School. Childcare and food is provided. Times and locations sometimes vary. Please see our schedule below. Please RSVP to Gretchen Rockafellow at 410-751-3620 or garocka@carrollk12.org to attend. All are welcome!
May 7, 2018: Puberty! Barbara Obst from Kennedy Krieger Institute's Specialized Health Needs Interagency Collaborative will hold a question and answer session about issues related to puberty
June 4, 2018: Family Picnic
Partners for Success Resource Center
Looking for resources, books, activities, workshops to attend? Partners for Success can help. Click here to link to the Partners for Success webpage.