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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
The Special Education Hearing and Appeal System (PDF)
(Separate Website)
Information on the hearing and appeal system usde to resolve special education issues.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
How to Resolve Special Education Disputes
(Separate Website)
Information on how to resolve a dispute involving a Recommended Educational Placement for your child.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Discipline Flowchart: Students with Disabilities in Public Schools
(Separate Website)
Description of the steps and time limits at the various stages of the special education process under federal and Pennsylvania law.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
School Discipline and Students with Disabilities (PDF)
(Separate Website)
Informaton on student discipline that can be applied to students with disabilities and the rights of the student being disciplined.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
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Spanish / Español
Eight Common Myths About Special Education Laws (PDF)
(Separate Website)
Discussion of common myths about the special education system.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
When is Your Child Entitled to Therapies or Other Related Services from Your School District? (PDF)
(Separate Website)
Information on the right of students with disabilities to services related to their special education programs.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
When is Your Child with a Disability Entitled to Extended School Year (ESY) Services? (PDF)
(Separate Website)
Information on when special education and related services beyond the normal school year, such as in the summer or during school vacations, should be provided to a child with a disability
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
When Is Your Child with a Disability Entitled to Compensatory Education Services
(Separate Website)
Information on when a child with a disability is entitled to Compensatory Education Services because the school district has violated the student's rights.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Comparison of Rights - Special Education Students and Protected Handicapped Students (PDF)
(Separate Website)
A comparison of rights under Chapter 14 and Chapter 15.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
What to Do When Your Child’s Special Education Program Is Just Not Working (PDF)
(Separate Website)
Information on some steps parents can take to when a special education program has been well planned and implemented but does not appear to be working to resolve the child's educational problems.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
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Spanish / Español
Assistive Technology for Special Needs Children (PDF)
(Separate Website)
Information on the availability of assitive technology for special needs children.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Complaint form for Pennsylvania Division of Compliance (PDF)
(Separate Website)
Form used to file a complaint with the Pennsylvania Division of Compliance about your child's special education program.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
What Can You Do if Your Child With Disabilities is Being Harrassed by Other Students?
(Separate Website)
Informaton on the options available when your child With disabilities is being harrassed by other students.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
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Spanish / Español
Graduation Requirements for Special Education Students (PDF)
(Separate Website)
Information on graduation requirements for students in special education programs.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Children with Disabilities without “Parents:” Surrogate Parent Mandate (PDF)
(Separate Website)
Information on when a surrogate parent is appointed to help a child with disabilities and the rights of the surrogate parent and the child.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Educating Children "At Risk" - A Handbook for Caseworkers, Probation Officers and Families
(Separate Website)
This manual provides the basic information needed to help overcome the
problems frequently encountered by children living away from their birth
families in obtaining appropriate public education and special education.
Education Services for Children with ADD/ADHD (PDF)
(Separate Website)
Information on education services available for children with Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
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
Transportation for Students with Disabilities in Pennsylvania (PDF)
(Separate Website)
Information about transportation services available to students with disabilities.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
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Spanish / Español
Long Bus Rides for Special Education Students (PDF)
(Separate Website)
Information on transportation services provided by bus for students in special education programs.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Transition to Adult Life for Students with Disabilities (PDF)
(Separate Website)
Information on transition services providing skills the student needs to learn to be prepared for his or her adult life.
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
Rights of Gifted/Handicapped/Special Education Children
(Separate Website)
Information from the Erie County Bar Association
By: Erie County Bar Association
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