- Maintains a lending library of articles, newsletters, books, and DVDs on a wide range of special education topics such as special education law, types of disabilities, support groups and recreational opportunities.
- Seeks ways to encourage and strengthen communication between parents and school personnel
- Teams with educators to teach free workshops
- Makes community presentations to both parent groups and school staff
- Represents special education issues and concerns of parents and students with special needs
- Directs parents to available community resources
- Establishes a family-to-family support network
- Offers support to parents who need someone to talk to on an individual basis in a confidential, supportive atmosphere
- Coordinates the PTA Special Education Liaison Project
HELPLINE: (443) 330-5341
Special Education Resource Center
Category: Local Public School Systems, Public School System: Baltimore County
Contact First Name:
Emily
Contact Last Name:
Galvez
Address:
Phone:
443-809-3660
Email Address :
egalvez@bcps.org
Website :
http://dci.bcps.org/department/academic_services/special_education/special_education_resource_center
About:
The Resource Center supports parents of children with disabilities, ages birth to 21. Its mission is to promote positive, effective partnerships within the school community. The center activities include but are not limited to the following services:
- Maintains a lending library of articles, newsletters, books, and DVDs on a wide range of special education topics such as special education law, types of disabilities, support groups and recreational opportunities.
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