Montgomery County Public Schools is sponsoring two community forums for parents and teachers of students with disabilities. The forums will take place on Monday, January 22, 2001, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. for school staff and 7:00-9:00 p.m. for parents and community members, in the auditorium of Rockville High School, 2100 Baltimore Road in Rockville.

The purpose of the forums is for Montgomery County Public School administrators to listen to concerns from school staff and the community, as well as receive input on issues related to special education services and practices within our school system.

At each forum, there will be a brief presentation followed by five breakout groups. The scheduled breakout groups, to be co-facilitated by Montgomery County Public School administrators and members of the special education community, are Budget and Staffing, Accountability and Monitoring, Communication and Accessibility, Instruction, and Staff Development.

For additional information on the special education forums, please contact the Department of Special Education at 301-279-3135.