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Information from the Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Education Law Center
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The Education Law Center is a non-profit legal advocacy and educational organization, dedicated to ensuring that all of Pennsylvania's children have access to a quality public education.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
The Right to Special Education in Pennsylvania: A Guide for Parents
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This manual is designed to help parents learn how the special education system works in Pennsylvania and how you can make it work for your child.
Important Notice: Addendum to Chapter 10 By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Overview of the Special Education Process
(Separate Website)
General overview of the Special Education process and how it operates in Pennsylvania.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Developing the Special Education Program (PDF)
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Information on developing an Individualized Education Program for a child with special needs.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Key Timelines in the School-Age Special Education System
(Separate Website)
A review of the deadline in place in the School-Age Special Education systems and what you can do if these are not met.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Getting a Special Educatioin Evaluation for 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
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
Getting Your Child an Independent Educational Evaluation
(Separate Website)
Things to consider when getting an Independent Educational Evaluation of your child.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Sample Letter Requesting an Initial Special Education Evaluation (PDF)
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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)
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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)
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A sample letter showing you what to include in your request for an Independent Educational Evaluation of your child.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Deciding Where Your Child Get Services: The Placement Decision
(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
Information from Bar Associations and Other Legal Organizations
Educational Rights of Children with Special Needs
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Consumer information pamphlet from the Pennsylvania Bar Association.
By: Pennsylvania Bar Association
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