Laws
Expert Interview
We spoke with Sue Murray, the Transition Coordinator at the Hannah More School, about a wide range of important issues around transition. Here is part of the interview that is focused towards professionals.

Expert Advice
We spoke with Sue Murray, the Transition Coordinator at the Hannah More School, about a wide range of important issues around transition. Here is part of the interview that is focused towards families.
Network of Resources: Legal Services (Advocacy)
A comprehensive list of legal aid organizations for you and your family

At the Point of Transition
Graduating from high school and moving on to college, trade school or work is a busy and exciting time for all students and families. For students with disabilities, though, this period can be filled with many additional questions about the future.
Transition To Go
We understand that good educators are not in front of their computers all day long – you do actually work with students! So here are a couple of resources that you can print out and take with you to IEP meetings and planning sessions. Questions to Answer During the Transition Process: questions you and the student’s […]

Transition: Entitlement Versus Eligibility
When your child moves on to the next phase of life, your child’s legal status will change. According to the federal IDEA (The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), your child now moves from the stage of Entitlement to the stage of Eligibility. Here’s where we explain the difference.

Federal Laws and Resources
Here are some of the most significant Federal laws relating to Special Education and children and adults with disabilities.
Maryland Laws and Resources
We’ve gathered some links to resources around the Maryland laws, policies and process.

Transition: The Laws
Legal rights are laws written by the government to help protect people, reduce barriers and ensure equal opportunity for all citizens.

Transition: What is the Law?
Everything you need to know on the law and processes involved when it comes time for a child to transition.