Family input is critical to the IEP process and, likewise, to the preparation of the student’s ASDM amendment to the IEP. Families may contribute information about the student’s access to virtual learning and performance in the spring distance learning model. Families may also provide input on a student’s current progress on IEP goals and objectives, priorities during virtual learning, accommodations and adaptations that may be necessary, any scheduling concerns that may exist, etc.

Be sure to provide parental input in writing.

Case managers and related service providers will begin to define ASDM proposals (drafts) during the first two weeks of school. The proposal will be sent home for family review. Parents are encouraged to check voicemail and email for messages from the case manager. (Note: “No Caller ID” may appear when the case manager calls.)

If parents do not hear from the case manager by September 21, parents are encouraged to email the administrator and/or special education instructional team leader at their child’s school.

The details of the student’s individual program of specially designed instruction are included in the ASDM amendment to the IEP. Depending on the student’s IEP and needs, this amendment will address any specific changes related to a student’s goals/objectives, supplementary aids and services, related services, accommodations, and service hours.

The ASDM plan amends the IEP to include any revisions based on the method of service delivery. This amendment addresses how the student’s specially designed instruction and IEP services will be implemented and evaluated.  

The Alternative Service Delivery Model (ASDM) refers to the school system’s service delivery model while we are in virtual, blended or small group learning.  In order to remain consistent with guidance from the Maryland State Department of Education, HCPSS adopted the “Alternative Service Delivery Model” (ASDM) to replace the term “Continuity of Learning” (COL).

Maryland Governor Hogan and Maryland State Superintendent Dr. Salmon granted permission for schools to provide support to small groups of students. At this time, HCPSS cannot safely and equitably bring back all students for in-person instruction.

At this time, HCPSS is requesting staff to volunteer for instruction and to support these programs. HCPSS is in the process of reaching out to identified staff members to request volunteers. If the number of volunteers is insufficient to meet students’ needs for a particular program, the program will not be offered in that school.
 

At this time, HCPSS cannot safely and equitably bring back all students for in-person support or instruction. HCPSS has developed criteria to identify groups of students who will most benefit from small-group support, and are reaching out to those families directly.
 

More information can be found online.

HCPSS has developed criteria to help schools identify students who will most benefit from small-group support.

• Identifying factors for student participation include but are not limited to:
• Financial needs
• Homelessness
• Poor attendance or poor student achievement in the spring
• Students failing courses
• No access to internet at home
   

Update: January 26, 2021

All HCPSS in-person opportunities were suspended in November 2020 due to declining health metrics in the county.

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