General Autism Support Group Sponsored by the Autism Society of Maryland Thursday, April 4th 7:30- 9:00 pm A traditional support group for families that have a member on the Autism spectrum. FREE & Virtual! A one-time registration is required at app.donorview.com/g135k .

Grupo general de apoyo al autismo Patrocinado por la Sociedad de Autismo de Maryland Jueves 4 de abril 7:30- 9:00 p.m. Un grupo de apoyo tradicional para familias que tienen un miembro en el espectro del autismo. ¡GRATIS y virtuales! app.donorview.com/g135k

We are still hiring for this summer with a 17% hourly rate increase to all ESY staff! We want you to be part of our amazing team! Apply HERE for a 2024 Extended School Year (ESY) position within Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS): bit.ly/3U6NKiu

Mark your calendar for the Special Education Family Resource Fair on Saturday, May 11 from 10AM - 1PM at Montgomery Blair HS. Workshops, food trucks, moon bounces, face painting, artists, live music, balloon artists, arts & crafts, and more. Event flyer: bit.ly/3QdKrEV

An amazing annual event! Please MCPS - GHS would LOVE to help make this an annual event for ALL MCPS high schools! Nilda Keres

Join us this Thursday, May 30 at 7pm for our Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee (SECAC) meeting! Agenda with Zoom link: bit.ly/4bVSbDP *Meetings are hosted virtually in Zoom and Interpretation is available.

Únase a nosotros el jueves 30 de mayo a las 7 p. m. para nuestra reunión del Comité Asesor de Ciudadanos de Educación Especial (SECAC) Agenda en español: bit.ly/4aytKLP *Las reuniones se llevan a cabo virtualmente en Zoom y hay interpretación disponible.

🍎SAVE THE DATE and clear your calendar 📅 MCPS is hosting the annual Back-to-School Fair on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Westfield Wheaton mall. Bring the whole family and enjoy free music, giveaways, and learn all about our school and county programs.

Announcing a new Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Special Education, Dual Certification Program, for eligible paraprofessionals currently employed by MCPS. Through FY28, Towson & USG will fund two cohorts of up to 20 students each, in a new degree program for MCPS

Save-the-date for The 32nd Annual VIP Day at the Fair Monday, August 12 10AM to 2PM - Ages 5 to 14 VIPs will receive free admission and rides, lunch, swag bag and a 4-H escort. VIPs must be Montgomery County residents and be able to attend the fair on Aug 12. Info: (240) 777-6884

Are you a spring 2024 Montgomery County high school graduate? Apply for the Raptor Ready Scholarship—$1,000 scholarship to be used for fall 2024 tuition and fees at #MontgomeryCollege. Visit go2mc.me/3VLkDTI and complete the scholarship application by August 1 to qualify.

Medicaid 101: The basics of Medicaid benefits, programs, common terms and acronyms. Sponsored by The Coordinating Center Tuesday, July 16th 12:00 pm FREE- Virtual Webinar Join the senior VP of The Coordinating Center, Sharyn King, as she explains the basics of Medicaid & more.

Families in need can grab new & gently used school supplies at the MCPS Annual Drive for Supplies Parkland Middle School this Friday, July 19 from 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., while supplies last Visit the event web page for updates and information: montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/st…

MCPS is hiring motivated teachers, psychologists & paraeducators to work within specialized programs that serve students with a range of abilities and needs in both self-contained and inclusive settings Join our upcoming virtual session on working in Special Education this Aug 7

Take your advocacy to new heights through Partners in Policymaking! Maryland’s year-long program prepares adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities (IDD), parents, and family members of children and adults with IDD to be effective advocates at all three levels of Govt

"It’s About Time! Planning, Prioritizing, and Time-Management Solutions for Students" Register below for this webinar on the executive function skills tied to better time management as a student with ADHD on Wed, Aug, at 1pm. Sign-up and also receive the free webinar replay link

EXPLORING THE BRAIN: ADVOCATING FOR YOUR CHILD WITH DISABILITIES Sponsored by Kennedy Krieger Wednesday, August 28, 2024 7:00 p.m. FREE- Virtual Event

Run Wild for Autism- Annual 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run & Walk Sponsored by Pathfinders for Autism Saturday, September 7th 8:30 am- 12pm Pathfinders for Autism is hosting a day of awareness, competition and fundraising for the community. *Register by noon on Sept. 1 for a T-Shirt*

Part 1 (Sept 10th) focuses on fostering connection and self-regulation Part 2 (Sept 17th) delves into understanding and shaping motivation Part 3 (Sept 24th) addresses building a healthy relationship with technology, providing insights and actionable steps for effective parenting

The Towson University M.Ed. in Special Education with a focus on Multiple Language Learners program is offered at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) and now accepting fall applications! shadygrove.umd.edu/academics/degr… Questions? Contact: [email protected]