Special Education Workgroup Requirements
Task ID | Requirement |
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4.3.2 | MSDE shall establish a workgroup to collect student data and review instructional methods provided to students who receive special education services. |
4.3.2(a) | The workgroup shall collect data on the number and percent of students receiving special education services at each P-12 school, the services available to them, and the accessibility of P-12 teachers, administrators, and staff to these students and their families. MSDE and AIB shall identify workgroup members representing various special education interests The workgroup shall share its work plan with the AIB and provide regular updates on its progress. |
4.3.2(b) | The workgroup shall review methods of teaching for students who receive special education services in public P-12 schools in the State. The workgroup’s review shall include methods used in the State and other states and other countries, The workgroup may expand the scope of its review based on recommendations of its members and/or AIB and |
4.3.2(c) | The workgroup shall make recommendations on improving the education of students receiving special education services in P-12 schools in the State, including whether additional funding is needed and addressing learning loss as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The workgroup may make other recommendations related to additional topics studied by the workgroup. |
4.3.3 | The workgroup submits a final report with its findings and recommendations, including addressing learning loss resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. |
4.3.3(a) | AIB shall incorporate the workgroup’s findings and recommendations into the updated Blueprint Comprehensive Implementation Plan. The workgroup shall submit an initial report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor and |
4.3.3(b) | MSDE and LEAs shall implement the workgroup’s recommendations to improve the education of students receiving special education services in Maryland P-12 schools. |