Registration is open for parents who wish to register their child for kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year. Children must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2023.
For more information about eligibility guidelines, registration or required documents to complete an application, call 240-740-4006 or visit the kindergarten enrollment website.
Information, videos and presenations from our monthly Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee (SECAC) meetings are listed on our SECAC website. The last SECAC meeting of the 2022-2023 school year was held on Thursday, May 25 2023.
*Meetings are hosted virtually in Zoom and Interpretation is available.
Contact an area supervisor for information on home school model, learning and academic disabilities, elementary learning centers, learning for independence, school/community-based program, and special education services.
Our Family Support Center provides information to families to include resources, answering questions, hosting virtual support sessions, and upcoming events.
Check-out our Bulletin of Events for this month of May 2023
MaryBeth Mantzouranis
Family Support Services Coordinator
Department of Special Education
Montgomery County Public Schools
Email: FamilySupport@mcpsmd.org
Cell: 240- 753- 9487
Office: 240-740- 3900
Family Support Center staff are committed to provide information to parents and families to work as equal partners with MCPS.
MCPS Family Support Center seeks to:
Join us each Thursday at the end of the month from 7:00- 9:00pm virtually in Zoom
*Interpretation is available.
SECAC is a committee made up of parents/guardians, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) staff members, and representatives of Montgomery County community groups that advocate for students with special needs and serve to advocate for, and advise, the Office of Special Education.
Please sign-up to and join our SECAC meetings! SECAC is open to everyone.
Please complete this form to help us plan future meetings and to receive emails.
Our Special Education Community Resource Fair was held on Saturday, April 29th from 9:00 am- 12:00 pm at Gaithersburg High School. This year's fair hosted representatives from MCPS as well as from community organizations to learn about the many resources available to support you and your family! This event included activities for the children too- a petting zoo, tattoos & face painting, and the opportunity to make a craft. A very special thank you to all who were involved and attended this wonderful event. We look forward to seeing you next year for even more fun and resources!
The Down Syndrome Network of Montgomery County serves individuals with Down syndrome and their families in Montgomery County, MD and the surrounding region.
The DSNMC helps people with Down syndrome lead self-determined lives. They do this through education and support programs, advocacy, and initiatives that span the lives of individuals with Down syndrome from birth through adulthood.
They also provide information and support to professionals who work with individuals with Down syndrome.
xMinds is a collaborative partnership of parents, educators, and service providers working together to improve the educational experience and outcomes for autistic students in Pre-K–12 education in Montgomery County, MD.
Maryland Coalition of Families (MCF) is a state-wide nonprofit dedicated to connecting, supporting and empowering families who are experiencing behavioral health challenges.
They also advocate to improve services and systems that impact individuals with behavioral health challenges and to reduce stigma related to behavioral health.
SEAC is comprised of parents/guardians, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) staff members, and representatives of Montgomery County community groups that advocate for students with special needs and serve to advocate for, and advise, the Office of Special Education.
SEAC hosts a 2-hour meeting each month, open to everyone. Parents, families, advocates, educators are all encouraged to participate each month through the academic year.
As our school district continues to navigate through COVID-19, we want our families and students to remain engaged with us throughout the school year. Student, Family and School Services is very excited to provide "Parent Academy TO GO," a series of virtual presentations for families to participate and view at home.
Parent Academy TO GO is designed to inform and empower families as advocates and partners in their children's education. Workshops provide families with useful information and resources to support their children's academic and emotional well-being, as well as help them to be college and career ready. Through a variety of learning opportunities hosted by MCPS staff and community partners, we hope to strengthen our engagement with families and the community. We recognize that behind every successful student are supportive families, teachers, school staff and community members who take an active role in educating our students.
If you have further questions regarding your parental rights, you may refer to the Parental Rights, Maryland Procedural Safeguards Notice, contact your child’s case manager at the school, or contact the Resolution and Compliance Unit at 240-740-3230.
Resolution and Compliance Unit