Special Education

COMING SOON - March 2, 2026

The Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey

As the parent or guardian of a child receiving special education services in Maryland, you should have received a copy of the Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey in the mail. By completing the survey, you can tell us how your  child’s school partners with you. Your feedback will help guide efforts to improve special education and related services in your  local school system. 

We want to hear from you.
OPTION 1:
Complete the hard copy survey that was recently sent to you and return it in the postage-paid envelope by June 5, 2026,
or
OPTION 2:
Complete the survey online at www.mdparentsurvey.com.

Questions? MSDE - Frequently Asked Questions Flyer
Please contact Kelly Meissner, MSDE, at 410-767-7770
or kelly.meissner@maryland.gov 

Special Education Department

Department Vision
We are united in a commitment to ensure that all students become productive citizens through the implementation of purposeful inclusion. 

Department Mission
The Department of Special Education serves equitably through positive relationships as a safe, collaborative community to ensure all learners acquire the knowledge, skills, and qualities to become responsible, caring and ethical citizens. By providing specialized instruction, allowing for individual differences and learning styles, developing independence, and by fostering the capacity of our educators, all students will be empowered to reach their full potential.