An Important Message on COVID-19 or Coronavirus
UPDATE: May 7, 2020
An Important Message from the Office of Special Education
This message will sent via the mass communication system on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we near the end of the eighth week of school closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Office of Special Education hopes that you and your family continue to be safe and healthy. In our last communication on April 13, we announced that case managers would be reaching out to garner input from families for individualized distance learning plans. A recent review of completed plans reveals that over 90% of our families have communicated with their special education case manager to craft an individualized plan and to support the delivery of special education during the school closure. We want to thank all of you for your flexibility and support through this process.
Since our last communication there have been several updates regarding the education of students during the pandemic. A recent communication from MSDE entitled, “A Parents Guide: Navigating Special Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic” can be viewed here. The guide summarizes the realities of education during the closure, includes answers to frequently asked questions, and of particular importance, offers a list of the local resources and services, with email addresses and phone numbers, to support families.
Finally, we are nearing the deadline (May 18) for completion of MSDE’s Parent Survey. If you have not done so, please give us your input regarding Special Education in Harford County Public Schools by completing this online survey. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and can be accessed at www.mdparentsurvey.com.
We appreciate the on-going support of all of our families and community members who continue to partner with us to deliver special education to our students.
Stay safe,
Michael Thatcher
Director of Special Education