Maryland Learning Links – MSDE Division of Early Intervention and Special Education Services

The Maryland State Department of Education Division of Early Intervention and Special Education Services.

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TOGETHER, WE ACCELERATE

a strategic plan to narrow the gap for all students with disabilities

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OUR MISSION is to close existing gaps between children with disabilities and their non-disabled peers and ensure that all students will be ready for school, achieve in school, and be prepared for college, career, and community living.

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Early CHildhoodDiscover birth to kindergarten resources for young learners. Access, Equity, ProgressLearn how to support all students, birth through age 21. Secondary TransitionFind strategies to prepare for life after school. COVID-19 UPDATESResources to support students during the pandemic.

TOGETHER, WE ADVANCE

our impact

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of 3rd graders who received early intervention no longer need special education.

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increase rate for graduation and the graduation gap narrowed by 5.2% over 4 years.

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enrolled in higher education or competitive employment (an increase of 3.5% over 2 years).

TOGETHER, WE RISE

special education in the community

Lourie Center for Children’s Social and Emotional Wellness Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Media Center

DEI/SES Celebrates Differences on Autism Awareness Day

Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month: DEI/SES Honors Ashley Meissner

Marcella Franczkowski meets with Special Education State Advisory Committee

Marcella Franczkowski tours Winfield Elementary School in Carroll County

The DEI/SES Takes the (Virtual) Polar Bear Plunge

The IEP Process: Resources for Families during Virtual and Hybrid Learning

DEI/SES Leadership Bulletin Board, Issue 2: Innovate. Elevate. Share. Transform.

DEI/SES national partner — TIES Center — and NCEO publish new parent resource videos

assistive technology in the community

TOGETHER, WE EXPLORE

key division resources

Special Education Policy and Funding

Special Education Policy and Funding

Higher Education and Research

Higher Education and Research

Student, Family, and Community Partnerships

Student, Family, and Community Partnerships

State and Local Partnerships

State and Local Partnerships

Technical Assistance Bulletins

Technical Assistance Bulletins

TOGETHER, WE EMPOWER

latest posts

Lourie Center for Children’s Social and Emotional Wellness Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Media Center

Transition Talks: Secondary Transition Councils

DEI/SES Celebrates Differences on Autism Awareness Day

Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month: DEI/SES Honors Ashley Meissner

Transition Talks: Developing Workplace Stamina

Supporting Learning Progressions: Guidance for Formative Assessment in Virtual and In-Person Learning

Secondary Transition Toolkit: Career Interest Inventories

Transition Talks: Virtual Job Shadowing Experiences

Youth and Employment: Information from the Maryland Department of Labor