xMindsWire Monthly Newsletter

Welcome to our xMindsWire Archives. Below is a list of our past newsletters and their main headlines.

September 2023

Save the Date! xMinds IEP Clinic, Nov. 4: Register to Receive a Free IEP Consult

"Cash for Classrooms" Now Available! Educators: Apply for an xMinds Grant for Class Supplies

Spotlight on MCPS Staff: New Special Education Liaison Dr. Winter Bingham

July 2023

Team xMinds Gears Up to Bike to the Beach Friday, July 28

Cool Off With xMinds This Summer at South Germantown SplashPark

Sensory-Friendly Outings

June 2023

Updated Online Resource: xMinds Guide to MCPS Special Education Placements

Meet New Executive Director: Melanie Carlos

Last Call for Summer Camps!

May 2023

Autistic Self-Advocates Panel: Starting a Career

Support xMinds’ Bike to the Beach Fundraiser

See You at the Playground, Sunday, May 21

April 2023

Learn How to Write SMART IEP Goals

Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month!

Check Out the xMinds Summer Camp Guide

March 2023

Enjoy a Good Laugh With xMinds

Understanding Neurodiversity-Affirming Care

Join Team xMinds for Bike to the Beach

February 2023

Now Online: Updated & Expanded IEP Resources
Now Available: xMinds Summer Camp Guide
xMinds Honors Black History Month

January 2023

See You Sat., Jan. 21, at We Rock the Spectrum!
Wondering About Employment Opportunities After High School?
Educators: What's on Your Classroom Wish List?

December 2022

What’s the Right Education Support Plan for Your Child?

Join Us for a Lunch and Learn on Executive Functioning Challenges, January 13

November 2022

Get the Scoop on Psychological Assessments

Get Free Help Navigating the IEP Process

Cash for Classrooms Funding Still Available!

October 2022

Join xMinds for an Overview of Special Ed Law

Get Free Help Navigating the IEP Process

New Law Cuts the Wait for Autism Waivers

September 2022

IEP Clinic on Saturday Oct. 8

New Online Resource: Social Development Support

Cash for Classrooms Campaign

July/August 2022

We Want to Hear Your MCPS Experiences!

BIPOC Meetup at Germantown SplashPark

June 2022

Highlights of the xMinds Program Year

Team xMinds Is on a Roll!

May 2022

Join Us for "Autistic Self-Advocate Panel: A Discussion of Social Lives"

New WhatsApp Group for Spanish Speakers

April 2022

Join Us for "Gender Diversity and Autism"

xMinds Now Serving Preschool Families!

March 2022

Successful Inclusion of Nonspeakers in School

Gap Year Options with Judith Bass

February 2022

New Online Resource: Transition to Adulthood  

Summer 2022 Camp Guide

January 2022

Disability is Not a Dirty Word

xMinds Receives $9,150 Grant to Fund Educators

December 2021

Disability is Not a Dirty Word

Student Internship

November 2021

Panel Discussion on Trauma-Informed Education

Parent Discussion Groups

October 2021

Documentary Screening and Interview with Jordyn Zimmerman

Q&A on Compensatory Education

September 2021

Annual xMinds IEP Clinic -- Keynote on Compensatory Education

Starting Free Online Parent Discussion Groups

June 2021

Highlights of the Program Year

View our Video Tribute

May 2021

Autistic Self-Advocates Panel: What We Want You to Understand

Teacher Tribute Video -- Submit Your Video

April 2021

Navigating Special Education in English and Spanish

Website Translation Feature Available