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FCPS Family Support Services - Partners for Success Our program serves parents and ­educational professionals of all Frederick County children and youth with ­disabilities from ages 3 through 21.

10/30/2026


Happy Friday, FCPS Families! 🎃👻

As we head into a spooky weekend, we're excited to share our **November Partners for Success Newsletter!** 🍂

Take a peek at all the wonderful events, resources, and opportunities coming your way next month. There's so much to look forward to, and we can't wait to share it with you!

Be sure to check it out! 🧡

10/26/2026

Join Kelly Nelson, Maryland ABLE Outreach and Communications Manager, as she shares by webinar an overview of the Maryland ABLE Program. Attendees will learn about the eligibility criteria and enrollment process; features of a Maryland ABLE account and the account management process; tax-free savings and tax-free withdrawals for qualified disabilities expenses; how to access a Maryland State income subtraction for contributions to Maryland ABLE account; how an ABLE account can be used in collaboration with a Special Needs Trust; and recent updates to the Maryland ABLE Program. Click the link to register today! https://bit.ly/3Jkscxf

10/22/2026

There are several openings for the Frederick Community Young Athletes Program. See the attached flyer and the info below for more details:

Dates: Every Sunday
Time: 10 - 11 am
Where: Frederick Gymnastics Club, 4604 Wedgewood Blvd,
Frederick, MD 21703
Questions: Email [email protected]

10/22/2026

🍁Join us for our Fall Dance!🍁

Day/time: Friday, October 30th at 6:40-8:45 pm

Location: NorthStar Community Church located at 5112 Pegasus Court, Suite E, Frederick, MD 21704

Cost of admission: Bring at least one non-perishable food item to donate to the local food bank

You can also bring individually wrapped snacks to share with friends!

See the flyer attached!

10/22/2026
10/12/2026

Join us Saturday, October 17th for a special Halloween event where children are encouraged to come dressed up in their favorite Halloween costumes! We will have Trunk-or-Treat at our Hagerstown location (1045 Maryland Avenue) and Trick-or-Treat at our Frederick location! This is a free event with an optional $15 add-on for Open Gym.

10/12/2026

AAC & Assistive Technology (AT) Training!!

Mark your calendars! On October 29th, during the FCPS Teacher Work Day, the FCPS Assistive Technology Team will provide virtual training focused on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Assistive Technology (AT) tools.

These tools help students communicate, access learning, build independence, and participate more fully in the classroom.

Let’s continue expanding our knowledge and ensuring all students have the tools and support they need to succeed!

Please use the link to register using the link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UCjjVrCKBvdK9-Pl58EXAQU2gP582BNr7KW1NHGKV_0/edit?usp=drivesdk

Learn about TerpsEXCEED, an inclusive post-secondary education program at the University of Maryland, College Park. The ...
10/09/2026

Learn about TerpsEXCEED, an inclusive post-secondary education program at the University of Maryland, College Park. The program provides Maryland students with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to experience college life, develop independent living and employment skills, and participate in campus activities for two years, culminating in a certificate.

Join us to learn more about the program, eligibility, and what students can expect from this college experience!

Topic: Terps Exceeds
Date: November 11th
Start Time: 6 pm
Location: Google Meet
https://meet.google.com/ooa-dqon-mov

Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmMrc-ORDL-RmMCBrrNc33Se7dgdodHflMvX2JG6Gy6mT9gw/viewform

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250 Madison Street
Frederick, MD
21701

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