…gained refugee status in the United States after fleeing war or persecution in their home countries of Somalia, Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Myanmar. Each was excited to attend…
MoreA basic guide to enrolling a child in a Pennsylvania public school, presented by the Education Law Center.
MoreView Section 504 Factsheet to learn about what a parent can do if their child has a health problem that requires accommodations in school….
MoreThe return of the School District of Philadelphia to local control and the formation of a nine-member school board over the next few months present a unique opportunity…
More…care and juvenile justice systems, children with disabilities, English language learners, LGBTQ students, and children experiencing homelessness. Every situation is different. If questions remain about how the law applies to…
MoreMay 15, 2016 – The Citizens’ Voice – by Michael P. Buffer A Wyoming Area School District teacher compared making accommodations for a special-needs student to appeasing Adolf…
MoreAs a member of the Philadelphia Coalition of Special Education Advocates, the Education Law Center and other advocates filed an administrative complaint with the Pennsylvania Department of Education…
MoreA guide to the enrollment rights of students who are homeless. These students have special rights under a federal law called the McKinney-Vento Act….
More…granddaughte on a placement through the lottery and had been accepted into FTCHS. Ms. – and ~isited FTCHS and toured the school on or about January 12, 2018. While at…
More…Pro Bono Honorees Jennifer Fox Rabold, Esq. and Susie Kernen of FedEx Ground, for their work administering a trust on behalf of children living in a group home who had…
More…trabajando para mejorar sus escuelas. Este “web site” tiene mas información sobre nuestros areas de énfasis (vea, por ejemplo, la página “Our Agenda”). ¿Qué pasa si tengo un problema pero…
More…in Delaware County. This site, the oldest reform school in the country, housed as many as 1,000 boys from all over the country – and the world – at one…
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More…looking at Westinghouse, looking at Carrick, looking at [University Prep] in 10 years and saying they’re still no better off.” Chad Aldeman, an associate partner at the education consulting and…
MoreJan. 18, 2015 – By Angie Mason, York Daily Record – With the appointment of a York City School District receiver put on hold, many are now looking at how…
More…will not be specifically addressed except where noted. 118068094_2 4 only in Philadelphia, but throughout the Commonwealth.” 399 A.2d at 367. Petitioners attempt to distinguish Danson by making the remarkable…
More…ensuring access to high quality public education to all children, particularly students living in poverty, students with disabilities, students learning English, students of color, and students experiencing homelessness or living…
MoreParticipating is as easy as 1, 2, 3! 1. Click HERE or Google “Find Your Legislator PA” to look up your legislators’ contact info. Write their info below: Representative: Senator:…
More…school means we may not even be cognizant of a family’s unique situation.” “Students are sent home for things that could have been taken care of by the school nurse….
More…traditional public schools. Economic disadvantage is one proxy for vulnerable students, but there are other proxies as well, including: students with disabilities, English Language Learners, students experiencing homelessness, and students…
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