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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICESI have a meeting at my child’s school and I don’t speakEnglish. Can I get an interpreter?Parents may ask their school to submit a request, or may requestan interpreter directly by calling the Interpreter Bank staff at 301-408-5511.Do I have to pay the interpreter for their services?No, this service is provided to parents at no cost.What is a Student Assistance Program?Student Assistance Program (SAP) is a support program forstudents who may be at-risk for alcohol and other drug use, andprovides students and their parents with appropriate interventionservices. These services are non-punitive and non-disciplinary.SAP teams are school-based, and members may include but arenot limited to: counselors, teachers, administrators, and the schoolnurse. Once identified, the student’s name is non-administrativelyand confidentially referred to the SAP team, whose members havebeen trained in the SAP process. The team will then determinewhether or not the student needs intervention services. Studentsidentified as needing intervention services are referred to anadolescent substance abuse counselor for counseling. Studentsmay only be referred with parental consent.What types of interventions are provided?Students may be provided with a variety of counseling servicesrelated to alcohol and other drug abuse, life skills, coping skills,and peer pressure. Counseling may be individual, group or family.All counseling services are provided by a certified adolescentsubstance abuse counselor licensed by the Prince George’s CountyHealth Department, and all information is confidential.How does my child get referred to the SAP?Anyone can refer a student to the SAP in the local school if they areconcerned that a student may be at risk for alcohol or drug use.What can I do if my child’s school does not have SAP team inplace?For information about establishing a student assistance program atyour son/daughter’s school you may contact a school administrator,school counselor or the Student Affairs/Safe and Drug Free Schoolsoffice at 301-749-4379.What is Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973?Section 504 is a civil rights law to prevent discrimination againstpersons with a physical or mental impairment that limits one ormore major life functions.How can a student receive Section 504 services?The school team will identify students who are disabled underSection 504 by taking the following steps:1. Refer students suspected of having a disability under Section 504to the school-based Section 504 team.2. Request additional information from the parent/guardian todetermine if the student qualifies for Section 504 services.3. Convene an eligibility meeting.If my child qualifies for Section 504 services when would itbegin?A Section 504 plan will be developed as soon as possible, but inno case later than thirty (30) days after a student is identified asdisabled under Section 504.What should I do if my child is impaired with a broken armor leg?If your child is unable to attend school due to a temporaryimpairment, your child may qualify for homebound and hospitalinstruction. If your child is able to attend school, the parent shouldmeet with the school team to determine if assistance is needed sothat your child may participate in his/her educational program.What if the student no longer needs Section 504 services?Each year the Section 504 Team, including the parent/guardian, willreview the child’s plan to determine if services need to continue. Ifyour child no longer needs the support, Section 504 services will bediscontinued.How often is a Section 504 plan reviewed?A student’s Section 504 plan must be reviewed annually or soonerat the request of a parent or teacher. All members of the Section504 team including the parent are invited to attend the reviewmeeting.Where can I find more information about Section 504?For more information go to www.pgcps.org.47
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICESWhat is a Court Liaison?The Court Liaison is a supervisory pupil personnel worker assignedby the school system to work in the Prince George’s County CircuitCourt in Upper Marlboro, MD to support students, schools andfamilies with matters that may involve the court.What services does the Court Liaison provide for studentswith attendance problems?The Court Liaison works with the school system pupil personnelworkers to provide services to students identified as habituallytruant.The Court Liaison conducts the monthly Interagency AttendanceCouncil (IAC) meetings where the pupil personnel workers presentcases related to students with chronic attendance issues. Parentsare invited to these meetings. School and agency services may beprovided for the family to improve student attendance.The Court Liaison refers middle school students to the TruancyReduction Court Program. This program works with the studentand family to address reasons for truancy and closely monitorsstudent attendance. This program connects parents and studentswith community-based support systems.What other supports does the Court Liaison provide tofamilies?The court liaison assists families in completing and filing juvenilecomplaints when there are unresolved conflicts in the communitythat may place a student in danger.What services does the Court Liaison provide toincarcerated youth?The Court Liaison provides information to the Prince George’sCounty District Court. The Court Liaison works closely with theschool Probation Specialist from the Department of JuvenileServices, assigned to work with students being sent to or returningfrom juvenile facilities to help these students successfully return tothe school community.Where is the Court Liaison Office located?The Court Liaison’s office is in Room M0401 at the Circuit Court,14735 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772.How can I contact the Office of the Court Liaison?Telephone inquiries may be directed to 301-749-4389 or 301-952-4050.What is a student transfer?A student transfer is an approved request to attend a school otherthan the assigned boundary school. The school requested must beon the list of approved schools that have space available to enrollstudents.How do I apply for a transfer?You can pick up a Student Transfer Request form from yourboundary school or download it from the website by visiting theStudent Records and Transfers webpage at: http://www1.pgcps.org/studentrecordsandtransfers/. Once there click on the words“Student Transfers” listed in the menu bar on the left side of thepage. Scroll to the bottom of the “Student Transfers” page and clickon the words “Transfer Request Form”. The parent must fill out theform with the complete information, including the reason you arerequesting a transfer and submit it to the Office of School Transfers,301-952-6366.When can I apply for a transfer?An application for transfer may be submitted to the Office of StudentRecords and Transfers between February 1st and May 15th of eachschool year. A list of schools with available seats will be postedon the Prince George’s County Public Schools’ website during thetransfer season.What if I want to request a transfer because of the locationof my before or after care provider?Transfers for before and aftercare are completed at the local schooland submitted directly to the elementary or middle school principalof the school that the parent wishes to attend. The principal willapprove or deny the transfer based on space available.Is transportation provided for transfer students?No, transportation is not provided to students who are granteda transfer. Parents/guardians are responsible for providingtransportation to and from the approved school.Can a transfer be revoked?Yes, a transfer can be revoked for the following reasons:1. If the student withdraws from an instructional program for which atransfer was granted;2. If false information was provided on the application;3. If the parent failed to provide proof of residency;4. If the student has poor attendance, truancy, or chronic behaviorproblems that continue after the school has provided interventionsor supports.48
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