Alternatives to Parents' Place of Maryland (PPMD) When You Can't Wait for IEP Help
5 alternatives to PPMD for Maryland IEP advocacy. When waitlists are too long and your meeting is this week, these resources provide immediate tactical support.
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Best IEP Resource for Maryland Parents Stuck in MCPS Pre-Referral Delays
How to bypass MCPS Collaborative Problem Solving and Educational Management Team delays to get your child evaluated under COMAR. Strategies for Montgomery County parents.
Best Maryland IEP Tool After Your Child's Private Diagnosis: What to Do When the School Won't Act
What to do when your child has a private ADHD, autism, or dyslexia diagnosis but the Maryland school won't evaluate. COMAR timelines, evaluation requests, and the gap between diagnosis and services.
How to Legally Record an IEP Meeting in Maryland Under the All-Party Consent Law
Step-by-step guide to recording IEP meetings in Maryland without breaking the Wiretap Act. Covers the 72-hour notice, OSEP exceptions, county policies, and what to do when the school refuses.
Functional Behavior Assessment in Maryland: What COMAR Requires and How to Use the Results
What triggers a functional behavior assessment in Maryland schools? Learn COMAR requirements, how a BIP should be written, and what to do when the school gets it wrong.
IEP vs. 504 for ADHD in Maryland: Accommodations, Eligibility, and What to Push For
Does your child with ADHD need an IEP or 504 plan in Maryland? Learn the eligibility difference, key MCAP accommodations, and the right IEP goals for ADHD.
IEP or 504 Plan for Anxiety in Maryland Schools: How to Choose and What to Fight For
Should your Maryland child with anxiety have an IEP or 504 plan? Learn the eligibility test, right accommodations, and how to request an evaluation under COMAR.
IEP for Autism in Maryland: Eligibility, Goals, and How COMAR Shapes Your Child's Services
How does an IEP for autism work in Maryland? Learn COMAR eligibility rules, measurable IEP goals for autism, MCAP accommodations, and county-specific resources.
Maryland IEP Goal Bank: Writing Measurable Goals, Tracking Progress, and Transition Planning
Looking for IEP goals for Maryland students? Learn what makes a goal legally measurable under COMAR, how to track progress, and what transition IEP goals must include.
Maryland IEP Guide vs. Wrightslaw and National Resources: Which Actually Works in Your County?
Compare Maryland-specific IEP guides to Wrightslaw and national special education resources. Learn why COMAR regulations, county procedures, and state law make generic guides insufficient.
What Is an IEP in Maryland? The COMAR-Based Process Explained for Parents
What is an IEP in Maryland? Learn COMAR 13A.05.01 timelines, the 60/90-day evaluation rules, and how to request an IEP evaluation in writing.