Special Education - Rights and Dispute Resolution Process
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Special Education Dispute Resolution
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and its implementing regulations require states to provide specific options for resolving disputes between parents and schools. PA Department of Education’s Bureau of Special Education (BSE) manages the state complaint system and the Office for Dispute Resolution (ODR) manages the due process, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution systems.
Additional information about PA’s dispute resolution system can be found in the Procedural Safeguards Notice.
Pennsylvania’s Office for Dispute Resolution (ODR) provides the resources for families and educational agencies to resolve educational disputes for students with disabilities, as required by state and federal law. Below are dispute resolution options available to schools and families. Continue Reading Full Resource. . .
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Accessible Instructional Materials for Children with Disabilities
Information from the Disability Rights Pennsylvania on the availability of Accessible Instructional Materials for children with disabilities.
Should I Graduate This Year? A Guide for Students and Their Families
Disability Rights Pennsylvania provides information on graduation requirements for students receiving Special Education at school under the guidance of an IEP Team. This guide was created to answer some questions about graduation and provide a general sense of what your legal rights are.