New Online IEP

In response to many parent and school requests, the Maryland State Department of Education has developed a uniform Maryland State IEP. The idea behind this was to create a more consistent approach to IEP development in all counties across Maryland. The web based IEP allows for efficient coordination of student information, resulting in better services to students and families. Although the IEP's are online, access is limited to staff only. Parent "read only" access may be available at a later date as the online IEP development evolves. Right now, families can expect to receive a paper copy at the end of the IEP meeting. A paper copy will also be placed in the student's file. A blank version of the state IEP is available online at http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/divisions/earlyinterv/Special_Ed_Info  Scroll down the page and click on Statewide IEP.

Our mission is three-fold:

     1) To assist parents in developing the requisite skills in preparing their children to become happy, healthy, productive, successful adults.

     2)  To provide an environment of understanding and respect in which parents/guardians can share their mutual challenges.

     3) To strengthen the bond between home and school, developing an understanding of hte High Road School program and creating consistency for our students.

Our goals are:

     1) To share support, resources, information, techniques, and solutions with and among parents and guardians.

     2) To establish a partnership, improving communication between the school, parents/guardians, and the community.

     3) To provide a venue that will encourage fellowship and foster relationships among parents and guardians.

     4) To assist parents/guardians with behavior modification programs and techniques in the home.

     5) To provide information, support and assistance with student transition from school to work and post-secondary education.

IEP Process - Time Line

The IEP processes are goverend by legal time lines. Schools must adhere strictly to these time lines.

For initial evaluation, the IEP team must complete and review assessments within 60 days of signed parent consent.

For re-evaluation, the IEP team must complete and review assessements within 90days.

Parents must receive written notification of all IEP team meetings. In general, the notification must be received 10 calendar days before the IEP meeting, except when the meeting addresses discipline issues or other emergency issues necessary to address FAPE (Free Appropriate Public Education)

The IEP must be implemented as soon as possible following the initial development of the IEP, or when any revisions are made to the program.