Parent Resources | The Maryland Association of Nonpublic Special Education Facilities

The Friends of MANSEF serve in an advisory capacity to the MANSEF Board of Directors to address matters of family involvement and communication and act as a core group of advocates to help educate government leaders, policy makers and members of the public about the educational needs of children with disabilities. Parents and family members interested in becoming part of Friends of MANSEF should contact us.

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The resouces and documents we think parents will find useful.

An Important Message about Nonpublic Special Education

Autism Speaks Special Education Guide Summary, process and practical tips to understanding Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

DC Special Education Law Summary

Early Childhood Websites

Execeptional Parent article by Bev Johns - Sept 2013 on IDEA: IDEA and what it means for students with disabilities

Federal Guidance on Medicaid Services for Children with Autism

Free and Appropriate Education (FAPE) Article by the National Autism Network

Guidance on the Transition Years a Handbook for families struggling to help their child with mental health disabilities transition to adulthood

IDEA Overview

LRE Guide from Pacer: A simplified guide to key legal requirements for Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

Parent Involvement in Placement Decisions

Transition Tool Kit September 2016

US Dept of Ed - Q & A on Endrew Supreme Court Case

View the Educational Continuum in Maryland