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MSDE State Performance Plan
As required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) developed State Performance Plans (SPPs) for Maryland's early intervention and special education systems for the 2005-2012 time period. The plans serve as a blueprint for improvement for services to children with disabilities and their families in the State.
The Maryland State Department of Education,IDEA Part C and Part B State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report public reporting website has been updated to include the most current federal fiscal year 2009 (2009-2010 school year) data submitted to the U. S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs. You can view the plan and how the state did at http://mdideareport.org/
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"What's Possible: 9 Stories of Changed Lives"
The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council's newest publication tells the stories of nine people who left the Rosewood Center to move into the community. Read about the changes that occurred in their lives and how they, and their families, feel about it. You can view or download a copy of this or another of the Council's publications here.
The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council is a public policy organization that advocates for the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all facets of community life.
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iAdvocate: New Special Education App
The Syracuse University School of education has created and made available for free a new iPhone app designed to help parents advocate for appropriate services for their children receiving special education services.
The goal of iAdvocate is to share and develop specific strategies with parents for working collaboratively with a school team to improve their children's education. iAdvocate uses problem-based learning strategies, simulations, and provides contextual access resources to build parental advocacy skills and knowledge.
More information on iAdvocate can be found
here.
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Health Reform & Children with Special Health Needs
Do you want to know more about the changes in health care law at the national level and how these changes might effect you and your child? The Catalyst Center can provide you with many of those answers. Through online and downloadable publications, presentations and webinars you can stay up-to-date on the current changes. You can sign up for email updates here.
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Parent's Guide: Restraint and Seclusion
A parent's guide on prevention, detection and response to restraint, seclusion or other aversive interventions is available on line.
The process of finding help when a child is abused is not always clear, and many parents are discouraged or overwhelmed by the patchwork of laws and regulations handling restraint and seclusion in schools. Shouldn't School Be Safe? is a free resource developed for parents and by parents that offers insight and advice to respond to and prevent restraint and seclusion
http://tash.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/TASH_Shouldnt-School-Be-Safe1.pdf
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National Parent Helpline
All parents experience times of frustration when they need someone to turn to for advice on parenting and finding services. The National Parent Helpline® is here for you and is open to parents and caregivers of children and youth of all ages. The service is free and anonymous.
1-855- 4A PARENT (1-855-427-2736)
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday through Friday
10:00 AM PST to 7:00 PM PST
A trained National Parent Helpline® Advocate is ready to:
- listen to you
- offer emotional support
- help you problem-solve
- support you in creating your own solutions
- encourage you to take care of yourself
- work with you to get connected to local services
- explore new resources for your family
- help you build on your own strengths and continue to be a great parent!
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Save These Dates!
September 12-14, 2011
Baltimore, MD
October 16-17, 2011
Ocean City, MD
October 24-27, 2011
Baltimore, MD
Check the PPMD online calendar for time, location, and registration information for these and many other training opportunities. www.calendarwiz.com/ppmd
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Maryland receives "A" on children's dental health!
As you may know by now, Maryland received an "A" from PEW Charitable Trusts' recent 50-state report card on children's dental health. Not only did the state receive an A, Maryland was ranked the top performer in the nation on the report's 8 benchmarks. To read The State of Children's Dental Health: Making Coverage Matter, the Maryland Fact Sheet and the DHMH press release, please visit Maryland Dental Action Coalition website at www.mdac.us.
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PPMD Workshops
The Parents' Place presents a variety of workshops, seminars, and training programs for parents. Topics include special education, health care advocacy and information, and parent leadership. Check our online calendar regularly for a listing and description of our training programs.
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