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Information from the Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Education Law Center
(Separate Website)
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
Early Intervention Services for Children with Disabilities Under Age Three [PDF]
(Separate Website)
Informatioon on Early Intervention services which can include but are not limited to, special instruction; occupational, physical, speech and language therapies; and psychological services.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Early Intervention: Questions and Answers (Birth-5) [PDF]
(Separate Website)
Questions and answers on Early Intervention Services for children under age 5.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Special Rules for Preschool Children
(Separate Website)
Information on some differences between the rights of preschoolers and school-age children with
disabilities.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
The Right to Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers and Their Families In Pennsylvania: A Handbook for Parents (PDF)
(Separate Website)
The purpose of this book is to provide parents with the information, tools and resources needed to effectively participate in the development of an early intervention program.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Individualized Family Service Plan for Children with Disabilities Under Age Three [PDF]
(Separate Website)
Information on the Individualized Family Service Plan that describes the specific early intervention services to be provided for children with disabilities under age three.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
What Families Should Not Accept From their School Districts or Early Intervention Providers [PDF]
(Separate Website)
A list of excuses for not providing services that are NOT valid reasons for refusing services.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Resolving Disputes in the Early Intervention System [PDF]
(Separate Website)
Information on resolving disputes and filing a complaint with the state about the Early Intervention System for children below age three.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Commonly Asked Questions About Child Care Centers and the Americans with Disabilities Act
(Separate Website)
Answers to common questions about Child Care Centers and the Americans with Disabilities Act
By: U.S. Department of Justice
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