Beyond High School...What's Available for My Child?

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Created on Monday, 16 April 2012 15:28

Dr. Michael J. Martirano, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 178
Ms. Linda J. Dudderar, Chief Academic Officer, 301-475-5511, ext. 108

LEONARDTOWN, MD - The St. Mary’s County Public School’s (SMCPS) Department of Special Education, through a grant for transitioning youth and in partnership with Wyle Laboratories, Inc., is sponsoring a transition conference luncheon on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM. The conference luncheon will be held at the Exploration III Conference Center, 22300 Exploration Drive, Lexington Park, MD 20653. The conference is targeted for parents of middle school and high school students who receive special education services.

Parents will enjoy lunch as guest speakers’ present information regarding the funding and services that may be available for students after they transition from high school. Guest speakers include: The ARC; Attorney, Joann Wood; The Center for Life Enrichment; The College of Southern Maryland; The Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS); Melwood; Mental Health Authority; Parents’ Place of Maryland; Resource Coordination; Social Security; St. Mary’s Transit System and United Cerebral Palsy. In addition, veteran parents will speak about their children’s experiences transitioning from high school.

Registration is required for this free luncheon. To register, please contact Ms. Susan Shannon at 301-863-4069 or email partnersforsuccess@smcps.org.