From Harford County Public Schools: The Board of Education of Harford County Public Schools is seeking applicants for membership on its Citizen Advisory Committees. Membership is open to all Harford County residents, including those without children in the school system. As an advisory, each committee makes recommendations to the Superintendent of Schools. Each committee will […]
Weber: “My Son Deserves to Have the Board of Ed Respect His Needs and Give Him What He Deserves in the School System”
From Daniel Weber: On Monday at the Board Of Ed meeting, SPECIAL ED was at the bottom of the agenda and the last group to present. The evening went smoothly for the other groups presenting, there were no technical problems with the overhead projection or PowerPoints, no virtual dogs barking in the background.Was it coincidental […]
Harris: “It Seems as if Harford County Public Schools Does More to Hurt Their Teachers Than Help Them”
From Chelsey Harris: I am a former HCPS special education teacher who worked as a Special educator at Joppatowne High School. I moved from Michigan after college to pursue my teaching career in Harford County. I was told by recruiters that all of my state tests as well as my teaching certificate would transfer to […]
Jenkins-Spangler: “Another Rally is Planned for Next Month to Honor Special Educators in the County”
From Hilary Jenkins-Spangler: The rally on Wednesday was a success and a good start – and this is just the start. We endeavor to strengthen the special ed programs, intervention services and support the teachers. We received good coverage on the 5 o’clock and 10:30 news. Ryan Burbey from the Teacher’s Union, Jeanette Jennings, the […]
Jenkins-Spangler to Harford County Board of Education: “The Special Ed Department Needs an Enema”
From Hilary Jenkins-Spangler: My husband attended a BOE meeting Monday evening in Bel Air. Dr Canavan was the first public speaker. She praised the administrators for taking ‘appropriate’ action regarding the abuse case at Hickory Elementary School. Dr. Canavan indicated that the problem was handled quickly and efficiently. Nancy Reynolds said “I want to thank […]
Retired Principal Jennings: “Your Actions, Decision Making and Leadership Over HCPS Fosters an Environment of Distrust and Fear”
The following letter was sent from retired Harford County Public Schools Principal Jeanette Jennings to Superintendent Barbara Canavan, Executive Director Elementary School Instruction and Performance Angela Morton, Director of Special Education Dr. Susan Austin, and the Board of Education. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication. Dear Mrs. Canavan, Mrs. Morton and Dr. […]
Harford County Special Education Advisory Council to Host Presentation on Common Core May 15
From Harford County Public Schools: This month’s Harford County Special Education Citizen Advisory Council (SECAC) meeting will feature a very informative presentation on “Everything You Wanted To Know About the Common Core State Standards and PARCC Assessments (But Were Afraid To Ask).” Rorrie Fortier and Eileen Watson, two SECAC members, will co-present an overview of […]
Harford County Public Schools Special Education Citizen Advisory Committee to Host Presentation on Bullying and Cyberbullying Sept. 19
From Harford County Public Schools: Please plan to join Harford County’s Special Education Citizen Advisory Committee (SECAC) for its first meeting of the new school yearthis Thursday evening. Mr. Bob Benedetto, chief of safety and security for HCPS, will speak on the topic of Bullying and Cyberbullying. His presentation will start promptly at 6:30 p.m., […]
