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Information from the Education Law Center - Pennsylvania - (13)
Information from Bar Associations and Other Legal Organizations - (1)
Information from Government Agencies - (1)
  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
  
   
   The Right to Special Education in Pennsylvania: A Guide for Parents This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
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 This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (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) This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
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 This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (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) This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (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) This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (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 This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (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) This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (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) This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (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) This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (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
  
   
   Deciding Where Your Child Get Services: The Placement Decision This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Information on Special Education placements.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
  
   
   Tips on Getting a Special Education Evaluation for your Child (Philadelphia) (PDF) This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Useful tips on how to get an appropriate evaluation of your child done. (Philadelphia)
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
  
   
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  Information from Bar Associations and Other Legal Organizations
 
   Educational Rights of Children with Special Needs This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Consumer information pamphlet from the Pennsylvania Bar Association.
By: Pennsylvania Bar Association
  
   
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  Information from Government Agencies
 
   IEP Facilitation (Separate Website)

By: Office for Dispute Resolution (Special Education)
  
   
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