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Early Intervention
Information from the Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
How to be a Good Advocate for Your Child: Tips for Parents (PDF)
(Separate Website)
Useful tips for parents on how to be a good advocate for your child.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
A Comparison of the Rights of a Child with a Disability Who Needs "Special Education" and a Child Who is a "Protected Handicapped Student"
(Separate Website)
Comparison chart comparing qualification and requirements of the respective categories of students.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Who Can Make Special Education Decisions for a Child with a Disability in Out of Home Care in Pennsylvania [PDF]
(Separate Website)
This Fact Sheet describes the sometimes complex and confusing rules about which adult can make special education decisions for a child in out-of-home care, and under what circumstances.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
How Can a Pennsylvania Foster Parent Help a Child in Care Get Needed Special Education Help?
(Separate Website)
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 Child's Attorney Help a Child in Care Get Needed Special Education Help?
(Separate Website)
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 Judge Help a Child in Care Get Needed Special Education Help?
(Separate Website)
Information on what a Judge can do to protect a child's right to special education services.
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
Long Bus Rides for Children with Disabilities (PDF)
(Separate Website)
Information on transportation services provided by bus for students in special education programs.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Graduation Requirements for Children with Disabilities
(Separate Website)
Information on graduation requirements for students with disabilities.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Deciding Where Your Child Get Services: The Placement Decision
(Separate Website)
Information on Special Education placements.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Developing the Special Education Program (PDF)
(Separate Website)
Information on developing an Individualized Education Program for a child with special needs.
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
(Separate Website)
Things to consider when getting an Independent Educational Evaluation of your child.
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
IEP Facilitation
(Separate Website)
By: Office for Dispute Resolution (Special Education)
Sample Letter for Requesting an Independent Evaluation of Your Child (PDF)
(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
Sample Letter Requesting a Re-Evaluation (PDF)
(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 Requesting an Initial Special Education Evaluation (PDF)
(Separate Website)
A sample letter showing you what to include in a request for an evaluation.
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
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"
(Separate Website)
A comparison of rights under Chapter 14 and Chapter 15.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Discipline Flowchart: Students with IEP's 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
Procedural Safeguards - Options for Resolving Disputes Between Parents and School Districts (PDF)
(Separate Website)
Information on options available to resolve special education issues.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Rights of Gifted/Handicapped/Special Education Children
(Separate Website)
Information from the Erie County Bar Association
By: Erie County Bar Association
School Discipline for 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
What Can You Do if Your Child With Disabilities is Being Harassed by Other Students?
(Separate Website)
Information on the options available when your child With disabilities is being harassed by other students.
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
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"
(Separate Website)
A comparison of rights under Chapter 14 and Chapter 15.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Can a Child with a Chronic Health Impairment or Serious Illness Get Special Help From Her School
(Separate Website)
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
Deciding Where Your Child Get Services: The Placement Decision
(Separate Website)
Information on Special Education placements.
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
School Discipline for 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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