…way of communicating with those around you. This was the isolated world of one of the Education Law Center’s clients, 9-year-old Billy (not his real name). Billy is a child…
More…celebration and a call to action: Commonwealth Court’s school funding order is truly a historic victory, and we must together ensure that it is fully implemented. And many thanks to…
More…practices for children with disabilities in a non-traditional school community. The webinar is free and is hosted by the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University. Registration is required: http://ow.ly/qtVtk …
Morea written complaint. If your child’s school does not use a specific form, a sample complaint form can be found here. Use the Bullying and Harassment Complaint Form Checklist to…
More…staff of social service agencies, including housing programs and early childhood providers, are aware of which children are to be considered homeless and the legal rights that accompany them.” OCDEL’s…
More…have access to a free, quality public education. Our work focuses on ensuring that the students, families, and communities most impacted are centered in the decision-making process and part of…
More…in addition to the measures of academic, operational, and financial measures used in the current Charter School Performance Framework. ELC’s testimony highlighted students’ rights to be free from racism at…
Morebeen working to create community- based educational initiatives to expand learning opportunities . Across the state, many students, parents, educators, advocates, and community members are now focusing on making schools…
MoreChildren involved in the juvenile justice systems have the right to a free public education, like all public school students. These rights are not lost because of system involvement, and…
MoreChildren involved in the foster care system have the right to a free public education, like all public school students. These rights are not lost because of system involvement, and…
MoreThanks to All Our Supporters and Attendees! Photos from our 49th Anniversary Celebration coming soon! Each year, ELC’s signature fundraiser brings together our biggest champions and remains a powerful way…
More…including housing programs and early childhood providers, are aware of which children are to be considered homeless and the legal rights that accompany them.” OCDEL’s guidelines reiterate the federal requirements…
More…Jensen, Chief Executive Officer, YWCA Greater Pittsburgh. “Their outstanding initiative, dedication to eliminating racism, and the impact they’ve had on the community clearly stood out for the 2013 award.” The…
More…all students in Pennsylvania – especially in the face of an administration that is refusing to enforce them.” Read our December 18, 2018 statement on the discipline guidance here. https://www.elc-pa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Statement-on-School-Safety-Commission-Recommendation-to-Rescind-Federal-Discipline-Guidance.pdf…
More…Philadelphia – ELC has secured an important victory for unaccompanied students with disabilities experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia and statewide. As a result of a complaint filed by ELC with the…
More1 Response to Request for Public Comments on Proposed Rule DHS Docket No. ICEB-2018-0002 Submitted By Education Law Center-PA November 6, 2018 Debbie Seguin, Assistant Director Office of Policy, U.S….
More…school funding lawsuit is not moot Commonwealth Court dismisses Senator Scarnati’s motion that the case was rendered moot by the adoption of a fair funding formula in 2016 Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth…
More…cómo indentificar programas de aprendizaje temprano con calidad. Esta guía ofrece herramientas para los padres, consejos para resolver problemas, e información acerca los derechos legales de padres y niños de…
More…25 percent of the new money recommended in the Governor’s budget for basic education and only 20 percent of new money recommended for special education. “This is a woefully inadequate…
More…16 cyber-charter schools, which teach home-based students via the Web, would spend a lot less per student than bricks and mortar schools. Not so. Read the full story: http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/component/flexicontent/item/63557-temple-prof-pa-cyber-charters-turning-huge-profits-sending-tax-dollars-out-of-state?linktype=hp_impact …
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