…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…children is meaningless and unenforceable. The Executive Branch and the Legislature have ignored these rights for too long and we look forward to presenting this case to the Court,” continued…
More…162.) 10 Historical PSSA results are available on the PDE website. See PA DEP’T OF EDUC., 2011-2012 PSSA and AYP Results, http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/school_ assessments/7442 (last visited Sept. 17, 2015). 15 Students…
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:…
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…into school systems statewide, and a committee studying what a fair-funding formula would look like for Pennsylvania, one of just three states to lack such a formula. “That’s the way…
More…districts, with more robust economies, enjoy. Instead they are forced to look to the state to level the playing field. They are still waiting. Actually a few years back, the…
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…rights investigation triggered by the Education Law Center’s 2013 complaint challenging discriminatory practices in the state’s disciplinary “alternative education” programs. The programs covered by the agreement are known as Alternative…
More…experience of the families who call our HelpLine. Their calls raise concerns about many of the “high-performing” charters and whether they are actually promoting achievement for all students. We urge…
More…communities. The time for systemic and broad reform is now. Schools play a critical role in helping students learn how to relate to one another and appreciate our common humanity. …
More…We look forward to proving our case at trial.” In the next stage of the case, the petitioners will need to address two remaining arguments put forward by legislative leaders…
More…for Change, the ACLU of Pennsylvania, Councilwoman Helen Gym, and Parents United for Public Education, called on officials to act in a letter dated Monday. Read the full article at…
More…with a college degree. Join us in supporting this important legislation by usoing these forms to send a letter of support to your U.S. Senator and your U.S. Representative. Please…
MoreELC Executive Director Deborah Gordon Klehr writes a letter to the editor in the Delco Times addressing the pervasive challenges underfunded school districts have in meeting the needs of special…
MoreChild advocates from across Pennsylvania sent a letter to the General Assembly in April 2021 advocating for a $200 million increase for special education funding in the 2021-22 budget and…
More…form. To learn more about specific education rights identified for each topic area, please see the fact sheet section of our website. Like all of ELC’s publications, the information and…
More…Also problematic is the failure of schools to conduct manifestation reviews and to provide appropriate 3 This Dear Colleague Letter (2014) is available at https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/letters/colleague- 201401-title-vi.html 4 The Guidance package…
More…· Proof of Philadelphia Residency · Child Custody information/documents (if applicable) · An Individual Learning Plan (IEP) if your child has a disability (if applicable) · Early Head Start Letter…
More…· Child Custody information/documents (if applicable) · An Individual Learning Plan (IEP) if your child has a disability (if applicable) · Early Head Start Letter (if applicable) · Child’s health…
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