Early Intervention and Special Education Services

Division of Early Intervention and Special Education Services

The MSDE Division of Early Intervention and Special Education Services (DEI/SES) provides leadership, accountability, technical assistance, and resource management to local school systems, public agencies, and stakeholders through a seamless, comprehensive system of coordinated services to children and students with disabilities, birth through age 21, and their families.



Resources

For Educators and Families


Partnership in Action


Items of Interest


Maryland Elevates

Maryland Elevates is the Division of Early Intervention and Special Education Services comprehensive online resource for leaders, families, and providers of early intervention and special education. Find resources to support the Division's strategic imperatives: early childhood, access, equity, progress, and secondary transition; and COVID-19 updates to support students and their families during and after the pandemic.

Visit the Maryland Elevates website


DEI/SES Branches



Contact:

Antoine L. Hickman, Ed.D.
Assistant State Superintendent, Division of Early Intervention and Special Education Services

Office: (410) 767-0238
antoine.hickman@maryland.gov

Monique Wiggins
Executive Associate, Division of Early Intervention and Special Education Services

Office: (410) 767-0238
Fax: (410) 333-8165
monique.wiggins@maryland.gov


Spotlight

Success for All Students in the General Education Classroom: A Guide for Inclusive Practices

The Inclusive Practices Guide serves as a practical resource for classroom practitioners and school administrators. Its primary goal is to foster greater inclusion of students with disabilities in general education settings by equipping educators with specific differentiation strategies that can be applied across a wide range of subjects.

The guide is organized by academic content areas and special education support topics, allowing educators to easily select the information and strategies most relevant to their needs. This user-friendly format ensures that teachers can quickly access and implement effective practices to support diverse learners.



Public Notice and Comment

Proposed Waiver Extension Request from the 1.0% Participation Cap for the 2024-2025 School Year for Alternate Assessments Aligned with the Alternate Academic Achievement Standards.



Parent Information Series Guidebooks

MSDE is proud to partner with our families through the publication of our new Parent Information Series.

These booklets provide essential information for families of students with disabilities from ages 3 through 21 on important topics that increase collaboration between home and school in planning for their child's education.

View the booklets