Addressing Attendance Barriers (‘Truancy’)
…Public Education , a first-of-its-kind analysis of school-based fines and fees, written with Thalia González, professor of law at University of California College of Law, San Francisco. The study is…
More…Public Education , a first-of-its-kind analysis of school-based fines and fees, written with Thalia González, professor of law at University of California College of Law, San Francisco. The study is…
More…teachers who are equipped to meet the diverse language and learning needs of these students. Through an evidence-based program, the requisite level of language instruction services and modifications to instruction,…
More…residence cannot “transform into a fixed, adequate, and regular nighttime residence” due to 2 Stacy A. Havlick, College and Career Counseling for Students Experiencing Homelessness: Promising Practices for Secondary School…
More…surprise that so many children face critical understaffing, outdated materials, and crumbling buildings – or that fewer than 40% of adult Pennsylvanians have earned a college degree, below the national…
More…of Human Services) Courtney Marello (GSK) Edwin Mayorga (Swarthmore College) Danielle Moseley (Vanguard Group, Inc.) Al Motley (Techademics) Dorothy Novick (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia) Kathryn Potalivo, Board President (Moderna) Lisa…
More…prepares them for college and career. This isn’t just an opinion – it’s the law, written into the state constitution in the 1870s. But in Pennsylvania, not every child gets…
More…instruction and support, barriers to special education evaluations and services, the failure to provide interpretation and translation services, and lack of access to special admission schools and post-secondary college and…
MoreThis fact sheet provides an outline of the rights of English learners (ELs) and/or families of students with limited English proficiency. Please note – this document is available in Spanish…
More…going to and from school. Many students have faced expulsion as a result of this law. Review the complete fact sheet for more information. See also our Suspension and Expulsion…
More…and immediate enrollment for all children in foster care. This fact sheet explains the important protections under this law and how these requirements are implemented in Pennsylvania. Learn more here….
More…schools, students who are system-involved often fall through the cracks. This fact sheet highlights important protections and addresses ways to support students to be successful. To learn more, click here….
MoreThis fact sheet highlights important comparisons between the 2020 and 2024 Title IX rule and explains the implications of recent legal challenges to the 2024 Title IX rule for students…
More…a learning environment that is supportive and affirming. This fact sheet explains the rights of pregnant or parenting students and identifies how to seek help if your rights are violated….
More…records and information about the operations and decisions of school entities. Learn more about your rights and how to respond to violations of these laws by reading our fact sheet….
More…Infant and Toddler Early Intervention, Preschool Early Intervention, and school-age programs. This fact sheet provides information on how parents can make sure their young children get the services they need…
More…to protect the health and safety of all students. ELC has compiled a fact sheet to help families navigate these requirements. Please note – this document is available in Spanish….
More…assigned a point of contact, and have expanded options to access a high school diploma. Learn more from our fact sheet or the bill’s text. Show your support by adding…
MoreThis fact sheet applies to young children in all preschool settings in Pennsylvania, including child care and daycare centers, Early Intervention, Head Start, private academic schools (PDE-licensed preschools), and school…
More…offered by the school, the type and length of services, and the child’s school and classroom placement. This fact sheet provides information on how parents can address and resolve disagreements….
MoreA fact sheet providing information for parents and guardians on the rules and procedures for student expulsions from school district and charter schools. While public schools have wide latitude to…
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