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Chapter 711 Charter School Services and Programs for Children with Disabilities
Link from Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PATTAN) to Chapter 711 of the Pennsylvania Code. The purpose of this chapter is to specify how the Commonwealth will meet its obligation to both suspected and identified exceptional students and to provide appropriate, quality education services to students in charter schools and cyber charter schools. That obligation entails an evaluation and screening process, including a multidisciplinary evaluation, which is mandated by both state and Federal law.
Charter Schools
Information on Charter Schools in Pennsylvania from the Charter Schools staff at the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Student Enrollment - Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
The following Questions and Answers are provided to assist parents, school districts, and charter schools in the student enrollment process. This information is based on applicable school law and regulation and reflects procedures outlined in the Enrollment of Students Basic Education Circular (BEC).