Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) "Special Education at a Glance," which includes a copy of the "Guide to Planning and Assessing School-Based Special Education Programs," provides in a single document, information about the special education population at each Montgomery County (Maryland public school, including enrollment, staffing, special education services, and outcome measures. "MCPS Special Education at a Glance"--a companion document to "MCPS Schools at a Glance"--contains information that may be used to inform school improvement plans and to identify best practices to improve outcomes for students with disabilities. [This publication is the result of the efforts of the following offices within Montgomery County Public Schools: Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Schools, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Office of Curriculum and Instructional Programs, Office of School Performance, Office of Shared Accountability, and Office of Special Education and Student Services.]