The Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services collaborates with families, local early intervention systems, and local school systems to ensure that all children and youth with disabilities have access to appropriate services and educational opportunities to which they are entitled under federal and state laws.

The division assists local early intervention systems and local school systems to comply with federal and state regulations and to implement policies and procedures through grant funding, professional development opportunities, technical assistance, and monitoring.

Administering both state and federal programs for Early Intervention and Special Education, the Division comprises five branches: Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program/Preschool Services Branch, Program Administration and Support Services Branch, Complaint Investigation and Due Process Branch, Community and Interagency Services Branch, and Divisional and State Interagency Support Branch.