Testimony in the Pennsylvania public education funding lawsuit highlighted serious issues facing schools around the Commonwealth. “Witnesses painted a grim picture of what a normal school day looks like for…
MoreThis complaint resulted in an order of corrective action report on new state guidance, concluding that children in residential placements could not be automatically placed in on-site schools or “forced”…
More…at Glen Mills Schools, a residential facility located in Delaware County. This site, the oldest reform school in the country, housed as many as 1,000 boys from all over the…
More…at Glen Mills Schools, a residential facility located in Delaware County. This site, the oldest reform school in the country, housed as many as 1,000 boys from all over the…
MoreELC is proud to to announce the launch of a dynamic new website focused on educational success for youth involved in the juvenile justice system – Blueprint for Change: Education…
More…the early elementary grades even further. We look forward to partnering with the District and the SRC to help it follow through on its stated commitment to end this harmful…
More…their ZIP code. We look forward to presenting our case to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court on September 13, 2016.” ### The Education Law Center-PA (“ELC”) is a non-profit, legal advocacy…
More…and provides sufficient funds to ensure that all children have the opportunity to succeed — no matter where they live. We look forward to seeing the Commission’s proposal soon. CONTACT:…
Morewill help foster and homeless youth access higher education by downloading this whitepaper. ELC urges you to support the Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act…
More…a historic lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania’s school funding system. [Note: The trial start date was ultimately pushed back to Nov. 12.] Attorneys expect the trial to last several weeks. The trial…
More…And while the cause of death for a first-grader at Andrew Jackson School has not been determined, both cases demand that we take a hard look at the impact the…
More…school shootings that result in an increase in police presence in schools or calls to make our schools look and feel more like prisons. Recent history has taught us this…
More…Sch. Dist., 160 A.3d at 944- 45. The Court further stated that if the object, when looked at in a “vacuum,” is intended to inflict serious bodily harm, then the…
More…Pennsylvania and nationally. Our September 25 celebration is ELC’s premier fundraiser, bringing together our biggest champions for an unforgettable night of meaningful conversation and connection, inspiration and impact. We look…
More…change (h�p://thenoteook.org/article/2017/06/22/pa-guideline-for-chool-dicipline-ma-change) in pulic education. We �ght for acce to aic right, to preerve home, healthcare, familie, and jo. People of color are arreted at a diproportionall high rate (h�p://www.entencingproject.org/criminal-jutice-fact/)….
More…LAW CENTER-PA?Please contact Ariella Gregson, Development Specialist, at [email protected] Please note: The information on this website is not intended as legal or tax advice. For such advice, please consult an…
More…education is highly individualized and broadly flexible to the needs of your student. To learn more about how to receive compensatory education for your child, click here. Please note –…
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…
MoreEnrolling a child who is not experiencing homelessness or is in foster care: If a child is living with you and you are not with their parent, they have the…
MoreCOVID-19 school closures have had an impact on English learners. ELC compiled this resource of 5 important things for English learners and their families to know. Please note — this…
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