Maryland Association of Nonpublic Special Education Facilities

11/19/2025

Know Your Special Education Rights webinar
Presented by Nicole Joseph and Kate Rabb, Joseph & Rabb, LLC
https://bit.ly/4n5GCzZ

11/19/2025

Small classes make a big difference! At Chelsea School, every student receives a daily 45-minute reading tutorial that ranges in size from 2-5 students. Smaller classes allow our reading teachers to individualize instruction, tailor interventions, and provide more specific support for each child. To find out more, visit chelseaschool.edu for more information.

11/19/2025

MACS is pleased to share that the Maryland General Assembly will host Art in Full Spectrum, a special exhibition featuring artwork by Marylanders with disabilities during the 2026 legislative session (January–April 2026).

A big thank-you to Senator Sara Love and Delegate Michele Guyton, MD District 42B for championing this showcase and elevating the voices and talents of artists with disabilities across our state.

✔️ Free to apply
✔️ No entry fee
✔️ Applications due December 1, 2025

To learn more or apply, please see the flyer and QR code or contact:

sara.love@senate.maryland.gov
michele.guyton@house.maryland.gov

11/19/2025

11/18/2025

11/18/2025

Join us this Thursday!

11/18/2025

There’s still time to register for this Saturday’s IEP Boot Camp!
If you’re a parent, guardian, or caregiver navigating special education, this half-day conference is designed to give you clarity, confidence, and practical tools you can use right away.

Join education attorneys Nicole Joseph and Katherine Rabb, with Joseph & Rabb, LLC along with AUSOM special education consultant Elizabeth Benevides, for a hands-on, parent-focused deep dive into:
✔️ Special education rights
✔️ IEPs and 504 Plans
✔️ Eligibility decisions & evaluations
✔️ Measurable goals and progress monitoring
✔️ Advocacy strategies that truly make a difference

You’ll leave feeling empowered to speak up, push back when needed, and secure the supports your child needs to thrive.
🗓 Saturday, November 22
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 NonProfit Collaborative
9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD
REGISTER NOW: https://app.dvforms.net/api/dv/qvp5wx

A Pay-What-You-Can Event
Free parking behind the building
Bring-your-own-lunch break included

This event is open, welcoming, and built for families who want to better understand—and navigate—special education with confidence.
Secure your spot today and join us for a powerful and supportive day of learning.

11/18/2025

11/15/2025

11/15/2025

Calling Prince George's County families of students in special education!

Join The Parents’ Place of Maryland and the Special Education Citizens Advisory Council (SECAC) for Prince George’s County Public Schools for a two-part Individualized Education Program (IEP) Clinic!

During this two-part mini workshop series, participants will:
- Learn how an IEP is developed
- Learn what each section of the IEP means for your child
- Develop your understanding of your child’s IEP
- Improve your skills in advocating for your child’s needs

Participants must attend both sessions (Nov 19th and Dec 3rd 6:30-8:30pm)

Click here to register!
https://tinyurl.com/IEPClinicPGCPS

11/15/2025