Why would an individual’s feedback not be represented in the Special Education Strategic Plan?
The Department of Special Education (DSE) appreciates the input and feedback received during the development of the strategic plan.
Who provided input and feedback to develop the Special Education Strategic Plan?
Students, staff, families and community members were asked to share their input and feedback throughout the development of the plan. In addition to broad community engagement, feedback was gathered from the Superintendent’s Advisory on Special Education, the Superintendent's Cabinet, Board of Education members, the Department of Special Education leadership team, and many other central office staff.
The Superintendent’s Advisory on Special Education includes representatives from:
Who can I talk to about a question or concern related to HCPSS transportation?
Update: 08/20/2025
For urgent matters, such as a late or missing bus, please contact the Office of Student Transportation at 410-313-6732.
Where can I find information on HCPSS Special Education services?
HCPSS offers a wide range of programs for children ages birth-21. The programs address an array of needs, including those related to speech, hearing, vision, physical, cognitive, communication, social or emotional, and adaptive development. In addition, HCPSS provides a continuum of special education services and placement considerations for all students with disabilities. Services and placements range from indirect services through residential services.
Complete information may be found online.
Will students be given HCPSS-issued laptops and do they bring them to school each day?
The current HCPSS device deployment implementation plan is:
What happens if a school is identified to become a Title I school based on an increased percentage of students who receive FARMs?
There is a 1-year lag in eligibility for Title I funding, so if a school attains a higher FARMs population, that school couldn’t receive Title I funds until at least the following year. During that lag year, we would work with the principal, staff and parents to identify specific needs and plan how the funding will be used. Title I is among several federal grants HCPSS receives to provide supplemental support for students and schools with higher needs.
What happens to the Title I funds and associated supports when a school falls below 40% FARMs?
If a current Title I school falls below 40% FARMs, the Maryland State Department of Education can grant a waiver if it determines that a Schoolwide program will best meet the needs of students in the school who are failing, or at risk of failing, to meet challenging State academic standards. However, if a school is below the 40% threshold for two or more years, then it should be transitioned from a Schoolwide program to a Targeted Assistance program.