Curriculum Support

Notes from the Special Education Liason

There is a vast amount of information to share about great programs and supports for parents of children with disabilities.

Citizen’s Advisory Committee for Special Education

This group offers monthly seminars and is open to the public. They were established in 1978 and are composed of appointed members of the Board of Education. Their purpose is to serve in an advisory capacity concerning issues affecting students with disabilities.

Resource Center for Families and Schools

Offers monthly workshops. To register for a seminar (free to the public), call 410-887-5443. The Resource Center is located in White Oak School.

Hand-in-Hand Newsletter

This newsletter is published in September, January and April. It is packed full of information on workshops, special information and contact persons to assist you. Missed your copy in September? It is also available on-line: http://www.bcps.org/offices/special_ed/

Sib shops

Is a program for brothers and sisters of kids with special needs. To find out more or to register for a workshop call, 410-578-5169.

CHADD

Is a statewide group that advocates improving the lives of people with AD/HD. Meetings are held at Loyola College and they have quarterly newsletters packed full of information. To obtain more information visit their website at: www.chadd-mc.org.

Chesapeake Bay Memories

Their boat, the SEACLUSION, takes children and adults out on the water with the following goal: to ensure that everyone is aware of the importance of Baltimore County’s waterfront amenities and that EVERY child has access to sharing, learning, experiencing and understanding the Bay’s educational, historical, cultural, environmental and recreational significance- hands-on. For more information call, 410-918-2225.

Why have a Special Education Liaison? Rodger’s Forge Elementary School has a Special Education Liaison. The purpose of this person is to be a resource in our school regarding the special needs of children from behavioral challenges to IEPs. Put another way, this person is to gather and share information and work with faculty and parents as needs arise for any child. If you have a question for our liaison, you can reach her at: This position is currently vacant.