…and Human Services to ensure school stability and improve educational outcomes for the 270,000 children of school age in foster care. This new guidance directs states, including Pennsylvania, on how…
More…to support transgender students. Here in Pennsylvania, we recognize Allegheny County Department of Human Services for its work and partnership in fostering collaborative, cross-system conversations about how we can best…
More…students by giving them more out-of-school suspensions and placing them in lower-level courses. In the complaint to the U.S. Department of Education and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, the parents…
More…approved recommendations for a new school funding formula. After months of hearings, analysis and negotiations, the commission developed a formula that would address the concerns of schools and remove politics…
Morethis extensive experience and are submitted on behalf of the hundreds of children and families we serve. Introduction We are pleased that the Commonwealth has announced its commitment to decrease…
MoreStart Performance Standards Dear Ms. Rathgeb, On behalf of the Education Law Center (ELC) and the parents, students and community organizations with whom we work, we submit the following comments…
More…has to be the consequence,’ but to look at what makes rational sense. The leadership of the District has demonstrated a sincere will and commitment to the new direction.” That…
MoreEd Plan letter 27. Completion of Comp Ed Plan letter 28. Original and revised dismissal letter ECSE class 29. Original and revised dismissal letter for community services 30. Revised 09-10…
Moreof the four domains of language proficiency (speaking, listening, reading, or writing). Delegation of Responsibility The Superintendent or designee shall develop administrative regulations to ensure compliance with this policy and…
MoreIn October 2015, the Education Law Center submitted comments to the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) on their draft of a proposed policy announcement: “Reduction of…
MoreMuseum of Art) Abigail Horn, Board Vice President (Allegheny County Department of Human Services) W. John Lee, Board Vice President (Morgan Lewis & Bockius) Lynne Leonard (Federal Community Defender Office,…
MoreELC applauds the adoption of the Pennsylvania Human Rights Commission’s final regulation putting in place new significant new nondiscrimination protections for Pennsylvania students. It provides important protections for LGBTQ students, who…
More…practices and recommendations for ensuring educational equity. Learn more about ELC’s advocacy in this article and in our April, May, August, and October newsletters. 5 THINGS TO KNOW ELC compiled…
MorePractices to Build Antiracist and Affirming Schools Challenging Sex or Gender-Based Harassment at School – Student Rights & Complaint Options How to File a Complaint With the Pennsylvania Human Relations…
MoreIn January 2023, a settlement fund was established for former Glen Mills Schools students. Those who are eligible may receive cash payments, compensatory education services, or a combination of these…
MoreIn January 2023, a settlement fund was established for former Glen Mills Schools students. Those who are eligible may receive cash payments, compensatory education services, or a combination of these…
More…to double the impact of your gift. Contact your Human Resources office for more information. Giving Through United Way: Designate the Education Law Center-PA when you contribute to United Way…
More…director of After-School All-Stars Philadelphia, providing access to out-of-school time programming to under-resourced schools. As deputy director of the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations, she led the city’s efforts to…
More…COVID-19 is still borne disproportionately by communities of color and working-class families. Parents have the right to evidence-based, clearly communicated plans for how schools plan to keep children safe during…
More…between such districts has grown, according to a filing Friday by plaintiffs in a landmark funding lawsuit,” Maddie Hanna of Philly.com writes, on ELC’s fair funding suit. Read more here….
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