Helping to Facilitate the Participation of Children with Disabilities in Community Settings
Education
This
page lists education organizations that provide services or supports
for children with special needs and their families in the local metropolitan
area. National clearinghouses of education information are also included.
Please note: The resources
spotlighted are identified through recommendations by community members.
This is not an advertisement or an endorsement by Community Connections
or the University of Maryland.
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Capitol Choices | |
| Capitol Choices offers a children's book database chosen by librarians, teachers, booksellers, and literature specialists. The site allows users to search for books by age range, title, author, or keywords. | ||
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ERIC | |
| The Educational
Resources Information Center provides information on the education
of individuals with different learning styles. Phone: 1-800-328-0272 |
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The Family Works | |
| The Family Works, Maryland's
Parent Information and Resource Center, helps families be involved
in their children's education through providing information, support,
training, consultation, and technical assistance. 60 East Diamond Ave Suite 100 Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Phone: 1-877-WE-RFMLY |
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Howard County Public Schools | |
| The Howard County Public
School Website provides a variety of information pertaining to the
school system including individual school information, general education
information, and a telephone directory. 10908 Route 108 Ellicott City, MD 21042 Phone: 410-313-6600 |
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Infants and Toddlers Program(from birth to age 3) | |
| Part of the Maryland
State Department of Education's Division of Special Education and
Early Intervention Services, the Maryland Infants and Toddlers
Program is a statewide early intervention interagency system that
provides services for infants and toddlers who have developmental
delays or are at risk for delays. 200 W. Baltimore St. 9th Floor Baltimore, MD 21201 Phone: 410-767-0261 Toll free: 800-535-0182 |
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The Maryland Association of Nonpublic Special Education Facilities (MANSEF) | |
| MANSEF is a non-profit
organization of Maryland State Department of Education approved
Special Education Facilities. Phone: 410-938-4413 |
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Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education | |
Provides advocacy
services for families seeking inclusive neighborhood school placement
and professional development services for schools seeking to build
inclusive services. |
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The Maryland Parent Leadership Institute | |
| Trains parents to: work
with educators and other parents to help students succeed; understand
No Child Left Behind and Maryland's State Plan; become an effective
leader in your child's learning environment as well as the community;
design and implement processes that improve student achievement c/o The Family Services Agency The Family Works 60 East Diamond Ave Suite 100 Gaithersburg, MD 20877 |
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Maryland State Department of Education | |
| Phone: 410-767-0100 | ||
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Montgomery County Public Schools | |
| The Howard County Public
School Website provides a variety of information pertaining to the
school system including individual school information, student and
parent information, and general education information. 850 Hungerford Drive Rockville, Maryland 20850 Phone: 301-309-MCPS (6277) |
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OSEP | |
| The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) website provides statistical, policy, research and grant information regarding infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities ages birth through 21. | ||
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Partners for Success Parent Center | |
| Partners for Success
resource centers provide families, schools, and professionals with
training and support. Phone: 301-925-2811 |
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Partners for Success Resource Center for Families and Schools | |
| The Howard County Partners
for Success Resource Center assists and supports the families of
children and young adults (birth to 21) with special needs.
Phone: 410-313-7161 |
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| The Prince George's
County Public School Website provides a variety of information pertaining
to the school system including individual school information, student
and parent information, and general education information. Sasscer Administration Office Sasscer Administration Office 1420 School Lane Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772 Phone: 301-952-6001 |
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Prince George's County Public Schools, Department of Special Education | |
| The Department of
Special Education link provides a listing of all departments within
the Department of Special Education including administrative and
area offices, early childhood programs, and specialty programs
as well as information regarding all aspects of special education
within Prince George's County. |
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Important County Special Education Referral Numbers:
| Resource | |
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| Birth through Two Years of Age | Howard
County Early Intervention Services |
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Howard
County Early Intervention Services |
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Howard
County Child Find (through age 5) Montgomery County
Child Find (through age 5)
Prince George's County Child Find: School Age |
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Last updated on
July 7, 2005
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