Information on dozens of schools and other resources will be on display at an expo for families exploring school options for their children, particularly children with special needs, on Sunday, January 24.

The school fair will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Weinberg Jewish Community Center in Baltimore and will highlight educational options for families in Baltimore City and County, including charter schools, magnet schools, private special education schools, and home schooling. In addition, information will be available on legislation proposed this year related to parental educational choice and scholarships for private schools.

Maryland Special Needs Advocacy Project and the Macks Center for Jewish Education are hosting the event as a part of their mission to provide free educational advocacy to families in the greater Baltimore area. The school fair serves as a kickoff to National School Choice Week, a weeklong celebration of education options for families across the country.

“Children with special needs and their families often struggle through the system without accessing the resources needed to address their unique needs. By holding this school fair, we will empower parents and connect them directly with people and programs that put their child first,” said Martha Goodman, coordinator for the Maryland Special Needs Advocacy Project.

For more information, contact Martha Goodman at mdsnap@cjebaltimore.org

A nonpartisan, nonpolitical public awareness effort, National School Choice Week shines a positive spotlight on effective education options for students, families, and communities around the country.

For more information, visit www.schoolchoiceweek.com or www.facebook.com/schoolchoiceweek.