Resource Finder helps you explore education options for your child.

Use the resources below to identify local training and support groups for the parents of children with disabilities, locate alternative special education facilities that will meet your child's needs, and learn more about special education services.

Maryland Public Schools Systems
Find your county’s public school system website by using the map and clicking on the county of interest or by clicking on the county name below the map.

The Center for Parent Information and Resources
Use this link to find your local Parent Training and Information Center, which offers support and training to parents of children with disabilities.

Locate a Special Education Facility in Maryland
The resources on this page can help families identify alternative special education facilities to meet their children’s needs.

Maryland Special Education State Advisory Council (SESAC)
The Maryland Special Education State Advisory Council (SESAC) assists Maryland State Department of Education (Department), Division of Special
Education/Early Intervention Services in the delivery of special education and related services to assure that all children with disabilities and their families have access to appropriate education and related services. This resource provides a list of Special Education State Advisory Council meetings that are open to the public.

The below resources provide information on the implementation of an Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Maryland State Department of Education: IEP Document
The Maryland IEP form may assist in preparing for an IEP meeting.

Special Education Rights: A Handbook for Maryland Families and Professionals
This handbook, provided by Maryland Disability Law Center, is intended to provide caregivers with basic information regarding the special education process so they can advocate effectively for their children.