Local School System Results for Special Education Maryland: Indicator 12
Percent of children referred by Part C prior to age 3, who are found eligible for Part B, and who have an IEP developed and implemented by their third birthdays.
Narrative Description of Indicator
Indicator 12: Early Childhood Transition Local education agencies and public agencies reported 98.75% of children referred by Part C prior to age 3, who were found eligible for Part B, had an IEP developed and implemented by their third birthday. The MSDE, DEI/SES identified twenty-three (23) students with "unacceptable reasons for delays." The unacceptable reason for each student's delay was identified as paperwork errors, administrative errors, and staffing. The range of delays were: 1 to 15 Days = 4 students 16 to 30 Days = 3 students 31 to 45 Days = 5 student Beyond 45 Days = 11 students This information is used by the MSDE Monitoring Staff to assist local education agencies and public agencies in analyzing data and in providing technical assistance. The MSDE data management and program staff worked closely with local education agencies’ staff to ensure the integrity of the data reported in FFY 2022.