Frederick County Public Schools

Frederick County Public Schools is committed to making every effort to meet each child’s unique needs. There are many options available to support you as a parent/guardian of a child with an IEP. Please review the following questions and resources below to assist you further.

• Maryland Assessment, Accessibility, and Accommodations Manual August 2024
• MSDE Technical Assistance Bulletin
• Parent's Guide to Secondary Transition
• Parent's Guide to Special Education website
• Special Education Inclusionary Continuum of Services Guidebook
• Special Education Handbook
• Special Education Staffing Plan
• Special Education Disability Handouts | Folletos sobre discapacidad de Educación Especial

Introduction to the Individualized Education Program (IEP) in FCPS

Parents are the most important people in their child's education. They offer guidance and direction and make critical decisions for their children and engaged parents and families are the cornerstone of each and every child's academic success. This video outlines the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process for families. Check it out.

Special Education Process

Parental Rights and Procedural Safeguards Notice

The Individualized Education Program (IEP)

Secondary Transition Planning