Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey FAQ

 
The Maryland Special
Education Parent
Involvement Survey
 
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
 
What is the purpose of the
MD Special Education
Involvement Survey?
 
The purpose of this Survey is to determine how
well your child’s school is partnering with you
and promoting parent involvement in your
child’s education.
States must collect this data as part of their
State Performance Plans, as required under
the Individuals with disabilities Education Act
(IDEA).
 
Who completes the Maryland
Special Education Parent
Involvement Survey?
 
Parents or guardians of children ages 3 to 21 who are receiving special
education and related services through their local school system.
Parents or guardians of children ages 3 to 21 who are receiving special
education and related services who are placed in a nonpublic special
education facility (The MD School for the Blind) by the child’s local school
system.
 
What’s in it for me?
 
This is your opportunity to provide direct
feedback to The Maryland School for the
Blind (MSB)..
Survey results will be available to the
public and used to highlight strengths
and identify possible areas for
improvement in engaging and involving
parents in the special education process
http://mdideareport.org
 
How do I complete the Survey?
How can I make sure that my
answers are counted?
 
Complete one Survey for each child receiving special education services.
Complete the Survey EITHER on paper (from a document sent through the
postal service to your home) OR online at
https://www.mdparentsurvey.com/
If you wish to complete the Survey online and do not have internet access
at home, check with your local school or library.
 
How do I return the
paper Survey?
 
Return the completed Survey in the enclosed,
postage-paid envelope by mid-May (date to
be determined).
If you lose the postage-paid envelope, please
mail the completed Survey to:
      
Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey
      ATTENTION: Joyce Shelton
      530 Gaither Rd, Suite 500
      Rockville, MD 20850
 
Do I have to participate? If I
choose not to participate,
will it negatively affect my
child’s services?
 
Participation is completely voluntary; However,
we encourage you to participate to make
your opinions and experiences known.
Your child’s services will not be negatively
affected in any way.
 
Who will have access to the Maryland
Special Education Parent Involvement
Survey results?
 
The State-level report will be published on the Maryland State Department
of Education (MSDE) website 
http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/
A summary of the Survey results regarding parent involvement is special
education will be provided to each local school system (this includes MSB).
 
Thank you for completing the
Maryland Special Education
Parent Involvement Survey. Your
feedback is extremely important
to MSB and MSDE!
 
For additional information, please
contact Mr. Kenneth Hudock at MSDE
by phone 410-767-7770 OR email,
Kenneth.Hudock@Maryland.gov
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The Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey aims to assess parental engagement with schools in supporting special education students. Parents/guardians of children aged 3 to 21 receiving special education services are required to complete the survey either online or on paper. Feedback from the survey will be used to enhance parent involvement in the special education process. Learn how to complete and return the survey to provide valuable input. Participation is crucial for improving special education services.


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  1. The Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  2. What is the purpose of the MD Special Education Involvement Survey? The purpose of this Survey is to determine how well your child s school is partnering with you and promoting parent involvement in your child s education. States must collect this data as part of their State Performance Plans, as required under the Individuals with disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

  3. Who completes the Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey? Parents or guardians of children ages 3 to 21 who are receiving special education and related services through their local school system. Parents or guardians of children ages 3 to 21 who are receiving special education and related services who are placed in a nonpublic special education facility (The MD School for the Blind) by the child s local school system.

  4. Whats in it for me? This is your opportunity to provide direct feedback to The Maryland School for the Blind (MSB).. Survey results will be available to the public and used to highlight strengths and identify possible areas for improvement in engaging and involving parents in the special education process http://mdideareport.org

  5. How do I complete the Survey? How can I make sure that my answers are counted? Complete one Survey for each child receiving special education services. Complete the Survey EITHER on paper (from a document sent through the postal service to your home) OR online at https://www.mdparentsurvey.com/ If you wish to complete the Survey online and do not have internet access at home, check with your local school or library.

  6. How do I return the paper Survey? Return the completed Survey in the enclosed, postage-paid envelope by mid-May (date to be determined). If you lose the postage-paid envelope, please mail the completed Survey to: Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey ATTENTION: Joyce Shelton 530 Gaither Rd, Suite 500 Rockville, MD 20850

  7. Do I have to participate? If I choose not to participate, will it negatively affect my child s services? Participation is completely voluntary; However, we encourage you to participate to make your opinions and experiences known. Your child s services will not be negatively affected in any way.

  8. Who will have access to the Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey results? The State-level report will be published on the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) website http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/ A summary of the Survey results regarding parent involvement is special education will be provided to each local school system (this includes MSB).

  9. Thank you for completing the Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey. Your feedback is extremely important to MSB and MSDE! For additional information, please contact Mr. Kenneth Hudock at MSDE by phone 410-767-7770 OR email, Kenneth.Hudock@Maryland.gov

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