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Information from the Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Special Education in a Nutshell
(Separate Website)
This booklet, which includes the most recent changes in state regulations, is designed to answer some of the most asked questions about special education in Pennsylvania.
Important Notice: Addendum to Chapter 5 By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Overview of the Special Education Process (PDF)
(Separate Website)
An overview of the special education process under federal and Pennsylvania law.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Developing the Special Education Program (PDF)
(Separate Website)
Information on developing an Individualized Education Program for a child with special needs.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
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Evaluating Your Child (PDF)
(Separate Website)
Information on how and when an evaluation may be performed on a student with a disability.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
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Spanish / Español
Getting Your Child an Independent Educational Evaluation (PDF)
(Separate Website)
Information on Independent Educational Evaluations for children, including when you need one and how to get one.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
How to Get an Independent Educational Evaluation That Will Really Help (PDF)
(Separate Website)
Things to consider when getting an Independent Educational Evaluation of your child.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Sample Letter Requesting an Evaluation (PDF)
(Separate Website)
A sample letter showing you what to include in a request for an evaluation.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Sample Letter Requesting a Re-Evaluation (PDF)
(Separate Website)
A sample letter showing you what to include in a request for re-evaluation of your child.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Sample Letter for Requesting an Independent Evaluation of Your Child (PDF)
(Separate Website)
A sample letter showing you what to include in your request for an Independent Educational Evaluation of your child.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Where Will Your Child with a Disability Get Services? (Special Education Placements) (PDF)
(Separate Website)
Information on Special Education placements.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Tips on Getting a Special Education Evaluation for your Child (Philadelphia) (PDF)
(Separate Website)
Useful tips on how to get an appropriate evaluation of your child done. (Philadelphia)
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Success in School and in Life: Developing and Improving Communication Skills for Children [PDF]
(Separate Website)
This manual is the result of a cooperative effort by the Education Law Center – PA, the Disabilities Law Project and Pennsylvania’s Initiative
on Assistive Technology. It discusses methods to improve communication skills for children with disabilities. (PDF format, 99 pages)
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Information from Bar Associations and Other Legal Organizations
Educational Rights of Children with Special Needs
(Separate Website)
Consumer information pamphlet from the Pennsylvania Bar Association.
By: Pennsylvania Bar Association
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