…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…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…
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…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:…
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…
MoreThe Law Center believes that important reforms are needed for Pennsylvania’s system of charter schools. However, it is important to note that the legislative process for charter school reform has…
More…HB 1717 will Harm Children with Disabilities Given the stated purpose of HB 1717—assisting children with disabilities—it is important to note that this bill not only will remove all legal…
More…expel your child, here are some things you should know about your rights. You can learn more about those rights here. Please note – this document is available in Spanish….
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…are bullied are at increased risk of experiencing health problems and academic struggles and are more likely to drop out of school. To learn more, 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…
MoreRead here Please note – this document is available in Spanish….
More…supports the child needs to succeed. You can learn more about how to request an evaluation here. Please note – this document is available in Spanish, Chinese, Arabic and Nepali….
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 –…
MoreLearn about Section 504 plans. Read here. Please note – this document is available in Spanish….
More…http://www.elc-pa.org/resource/elc-toolkit-school-success- for-students-without-homes/ •Fact Sheet for Education of Students Experiencing Homelessness: http://www.elc-pa.org/wp- content/uploads/2014/01/ELC_FactSheet_EducationforHo melessYouth_Jan2014.pdf •Other relevant resources: http://www.elc- pa.org/resourcetag/students-experiencing-homelessness/ 30 http://www.elc-pa.org/resource/elc-toolkit-school-success-for-students-without-homes/ http://www.elc-pa.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/ELC_FactSheet_EducationforHomelessYouth_Jan2014.pdf http://www.elc-pa.org/resourcetag/students-experiencing-homelessness/ http://www.fostercareandeducation.org/ Contact Information Maura McInerney, Esq. Education Law…
More…to satisfy the statewide graduation requirement. You can read what all of the pathways are to meet the new requirements here. Please note – this document is available in Spanish….
More…and, if not, how to return your child to an appropriate placement in your local school district. To learn more, click here. Please note – this document is available in…
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…
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