We provide education and training programs, events and resources on practical subjects related to advocacy, disability, inclusion, education, transition and independence.

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Programs

“Your presentation was valuable to any parent that is navigating the school system with a child that struggles in school and could benefit from identification, accommodations, and modifications ”
— Attendee at the IEP 101 workshop
“[CDSPG does] an AMAZING job of bringing in speakers for us! The lectures I’ve attended have had significant impact on our world view and how to be the best advocate for (our son), Jackson.”
— Erin Werking, CDSPG mother

Resources

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DSMIG-USADSMIG-USA Response to Centers for Disease Control Mask Recommendations
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DSMIG-USA - INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY COVID-19 VACCINATION POSITION STATEMENT
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PODCAST: COVID and Return to School 2021 (with Dr. Andrew Nowalk)
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Inclusive College Programs in the Mid-Atlantic and Beyond: ThinkCollege National Coordinating Center Presentation June 2021
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Presentation: Special Education Services in MD During COVID-19 School Closures
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Presentation: Special Education Services in MD During COVID-19 School Closures
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Presentation slides from the recent webinar.

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2018-19 Participation Guidelines and Definitions for Alternate Assessments based on Alternate Academic Achievement Standards
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This report provides an updated review of state criteria and guidelines for participation in AAAAAS. We analyze state criteria for participation and factors not to use as the basis of decision making, as well as how states define students with the “most significant cognitive disabilities.” As the resources on state websites have increased, topics covered have expanded to include other information found in the criteria and guidelines: information for parents/guardians, English learner (EL) considerations, and exemptions from participation in the AA-AAAS.

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Maryland Guidance for IEP Teams on Participation Decisions for the Alternate Assessments
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UPDATED This document is intended to help guide Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams as they determine whether the Maryland Alternate Assessments, assessments based on alternate achievement standards, are appropriate for individual students.

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Advanced Behavior and Learning
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Owned and operated by Stacy Taylor, Advance Behavior and Learning used Applied Behavior Analysis to help kids learn new skills and reduce problem behaviors.

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Maryland School Systems
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Direct links to all 24 Maryland Local School Systems' web sites

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Techniques for Success
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The annual Techniques for Success conference provides practical strategies for educating students with Down syndrome and other special needs.

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step up for down syndrome baltimore walk Sponsors
(formerly the baltmore buddy walk, tm)

Mailing Address
Chesapeake Down Syndrome Parent Group, Inc.
P.O. Box 20127 | Baltimore, MD 21286-0127

CDSPG, Inc., is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. EIN: 52-1753132