Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) "Special Education at a Glance," which includes a copy of the "Guide to Planning and Assessing School-Based Special Education Programs," provides in a single document, information about the special education population at each Montgomery County (Maryland public school, including enrollment, staffing, special education services, and outcome measures. "MCPS Special Education at a Glance"--a companion document to "MCPS Schools at a Glance"--contains information that may be used to inform school improvement plans and to identify best practices to improve outcomes for students with disabilities. [This publication is the result of the efforts of the following offices within Montgomery County Public Schools: Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Schools, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Office of Curriculum and Instructional Programs, Office of School Performance, Office of Shared Accountability, and Office of Special Education and Student Services.]
- Assessments and Surveys
- SAT (College Admission Test)
- Authorizing Institution
- Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), Office of Shared Accountability
- Education Level
- ['Elementary Education', 'Middle Schools', 'Secondary Education', 'Junior High Schools', 'High Schools', 'Higher Education', 'Postsecondary Education']
- Location
- Maryland
- Peer Reviewed
- F
- Publication Type
- ['Numerical/Quantitative Data', 'Reports - Evaluative', 'Guides - General']
- Published in
- United States of America
Table of Contents
- MCPS Special Education at a Glance 20102011 1
- SECTION I 7
- INTRODUCTION 7
- SECTION II 11
- ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROFILES 11
- SECTION III 145
- MIDDLE SCHOOL PROFILES 145
- SECTION IV 185
- HIGH SCHOOL PROFILES 185
- SECTION V 213
- SPECIAL SCHOOL PROFILES 213
- SECTION VI 221
- DEFINITIONS OF TERMS AND DATA ELEMENTS 221
- SECTION VII 229
- INDEX 229
- SECTION VIII 235
- PLANNING GUIDE 235
- What are the features of special education programs and services in our building 237
- Which students receive special education services in our building 237
- What is the mobility rate of the students in our school who are receiving special education services 238
- What is the attendance rate of students receiving special education services in our school 238
- Which assessment accommodations are provided to students receiving special education services 238
- What are the graduation rates for students receiving special education services in our school high schools only 239
- What special education services and supports do students receive in our school and are they effective 239
- Where are students who receive special education services being educated 240
- What mental health and behavioral interventions are used in our school 241
- How do parents and teachers of students who receive special education services perceive the MCPS school environment 241
