Interagency Partnerships/Initiatives
The Maryland State Department of Education coordinates, consults with, collaborates with, and provides inter-agency support to other child-centered state agencies, legislative bodies, task forces, community agencies, and other partners to create initiatives to improve the lives of children with disabilities and their families.
The following is a list of the current MSDE initiatives related to Autism:
Medicaid Home and Community Based Services Waiver for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (Autism Waiver)
The Autism Task Force and Report
Early Childhood Autism Workgroup and Report (under construction)
Autism Technical Assistance Project
Classroom Immersion Training Program
Johns Hopkins University’s Autism Certificate Program
The Autism “Portal” Project: www.autismconnectmd.org
For more information, visit the links to your right.
