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
Increased pay for ESY Staff is now available
Now Hiring: Speech-Language Pathologists
Family Support Center updated events in June
Schedule to attend our virtual SECAC meetings:
Office of Special Education
Ms. Diana K. Wyles, Associate Superintendent: (240) 740-3042
Office of Special Education
Ms. Brenda B. Browne, Assistant to Associate Superintendent: (240) 740-3038
Department of Special Education Services
Mrs. Kia Middleton-Murphy, Acting Director: (240) 740-3900
Division of Pre-K, Special Programs and Related Services
Mrs. Amy S. Cropp, Director: (240) 740-3880
Division of Business, Fiscal and Information Systems
Mrs. Julie S. Hall, Director: (240) 740-3850
Central Placement Unit
Ms. Joanne C. Hoffman, Supervisor: (240) 740-3830
Resolution & Compliance Unit
Mr. Zvi Greismann, Supervisor: (240) 740-3230
Family Support Center
Ms. MaryBeth Mantzouranis: (240) 753-9487
The MSDE Family Support Section of the Family Support and Dispute Resolution Branch, responds to parent inquiries, assists parents with navigating Maryland's early intervention and special education systems, and provides parents with school system resources.
Maryland State Department of Education, Early Intervention and Special Education Services
Mr. Ken Hudock, Section Chief, Family Support Services: (410) 767-0255 or kenneth.hudock@maryland.gov
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The Mission of the Office of Special Education (OSE) is to provide, implement, and monitor the delivery of a seamless continuum of services for students with disabilities from birth through age 21, to prepare for college, career, and community readiness. OSE supports schools to ensure the success of every student with disabilities by supporting families through the IEP process and in their student’s education.
MCPS provides a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) to all students with disabilities in need of special education and related services.
MCPS Services to Support Families
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In support of the core values of the MCPS strategic planning framework and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA), OSE is committed to promoting improved academic achievement and social emotional success for all students with disabilities. Parents/guardians are valued partners with school staff members in planning the student’s services through the Individualized Education Program (IEP) decision-making process. All decisions regarding the placement of a student with a disability will be made by an IEP team in collaboration with parents/guardians consistent with the requirements of the Federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
MCPS Family Support Center seeks to:
MSDE Family Support Section of the Family Support and Dispute Resolution Branch, responds to parent inquiries, assists parents with navigating Maryland's early intervention and special education systems, and provides parents with school system resources.