Mark you calendars and plan to attend the 2019 Charles County Special Education Expo. See the flyer for more information. Contact the Parent Center for more information and to receive updates on the event.
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CCPS Staff Give Updates to the BOE on ESSA and Local Bridge Program
At the November 13, 2018 BOE meeting, the staff provided updates on two items important to CCPS students, including Special Education Students. Find Agenda and Presentations online. The November items of interest include the Bridge Program and ESSA Update.
St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) Partners for Success Resource Center for Families and Schools Final Workshops of 2018
Employment Preparation: Teaching Your Child with Special Needs to Tell Their Story. December 8, 2018.
The Learning Disability Association of Maryland presents a workshop on December 8, 2018. See the attached flyer for more information.
Screen and Intervene Reading Symposium on December 8, 2018

Kirwan Commission – Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education Seeks Public Comment
Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education
Public Hearing – Thursday, November 29 – Annapolis, Maryland
3:00-5:00 p.m. Representatives of Statewide or local organizations testifying on behalf of
the organization (in Room 120 House Office Building)
5:30-7:30 p.m. Members of the public including those affiliated with organizations
(including above) but not speaking on behalf of the organizations (in the
Joint Hearing Room Legislative Services Building)
Sign-up Procedures
To sign up for either timeframe, by 12:00 noon on November 29, send an email to:
PreK-12InnovationandExcellenceCommission@mlis.state.md.us or
Call Sarah Bice at (410) 946-5510/(301)970-5510
Sign-up sheets will also be available the day of the hearing.
Please provide the following information: (1) name and contact information and (2) if you are speaking on behalf of a group, please include the name of the group.
Testimony will generally be limited to 3 minutes per person, however the Chair has discretion to make adjustments depending on how many people sign up. While it is not necessary to bring a written statement, if you do, please bring 60 copies with you to the hearing. Staff will collect and distribute it to the commission members. If you are unable to attend but wish to submit written testimony, you may email your testimony to the email address listed above.
Note: The Commission will also hold a regularly scheduled meeting from 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on November 29.
SECAC in the Community
SECAC hosted a table at the recent volunteer fair held at North Point High School. We had a wonderful evening and met many community members. We appreciate everyone who took the time to stop by and talk with us about the work of SECAC. We look forward to seeing new faces at our upcoming meetings.
November SECAC Meeting Information
SECAC Will Be at the November 1st Volunteer Fair. Click here to find out more about the event.
SECAC is Seeking Nominations for 2018-2019 Officers
Join us at our October 16, 2018 meeting to nominate individuals for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. If you interested in serving but cannot make it to the meeting, send us your nomination via email. SECAC information and by-laws can be found on this website.