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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
Can a Child with a Chronic Health Impairment or Serious Illness Get Special Help From Her School
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Information on when a child with a chronic health impairment or serious illness get help to attend school or learn at home.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
School Discipline for Students with Disabilities (PDF)
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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
Getting Help for Children with Disabilities in Private Schools
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Information about the rights and responsibilities of students with disabilities and the private schools they may attend.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Students with Disabilities Attending Public Charter Schools [PDF]
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Information on rights of students with disabilities in public charter schools.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
What Can You Do if Your Child With Disabilities is Being Harassed by Other Students?
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Information on the options available when your child With disabilities is being harassed by other students.
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
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General overview of the Special Education process and how it operates in Pennsylvania.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Key Timelines in the School-Age Special Education System
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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
The Right to Special Education In Pennsylvania: A Guide for Parents (2009 Edition) [PDF]
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This Guide describes the legal rules that govern the special education and early intervention programs in Pennsylvania for children from age three until schooling ends.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Getting a Special Educatioin Evaluation for your Child (PDF)
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Information on how and when an evaluation may be performed on a student with a disability.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Deciding Where Your Child Get Services: The Placement Decision
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Information on Special Education placements.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
A Comparison of the Rights of a a Child with a Disability Who Needs "Special Education" and a Child Who is a "Protected Handicapped Student"
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A comparison of rights under Chapter 14 and Chapter 15.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Transportation for Students with Disabilities in Pennsylvania (PDF)
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Information about transportation services available to students with disabilities.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Transition to Adult Life for Students with Disabilities (PDF)
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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
How Can a Pennsylvania Child's Attorney Help a Child in Care Get Needed Special Education Help?
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Information on step's a child's attorney can take to protect the child's right to special education services.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
How Can a Pennsylvania Foster Parent Help a Child in Care Get Needed Special Education Help?
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Information on when a foster parent can make decisions regarding their foster child's special education needs.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
How Can a Pennsylvania Judge Help a Child in Care Get Needed Special Education Help?
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Information on what a Judge can do to protect a child's right to special education services.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Schools, Medical Assistance, and Assistive Technology
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PowerPoint slides from April 2006 training for PaTTAN
By: Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania
Information from Bar Associations and Other Legal Organizations
School Law
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Information that was discussed by Attorney Whitney Hughes on the August 28, 2007 edition of Legal Briefs on KDKA's Pittsburgh Today Live Show.
By: Allegheny County Bar Association
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