Christian D. v. First Philadelphia Charter School for Literacy (C.P. Phila. County, 2011)
Court held that charter school abused its discretion by permanently expelling a kindergarten student.
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MoreHeld that charter school abused its discretion by permanently expelling a 2nd grader for truancy.
MoreThe Education Law Center of Pennsylvania and the Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia filed suit in Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court on November 10, 2014 on behalf of six school districts,…
MoreOct. 21, 2016 – Philadelphia Public School Notebook – by Maura McInerney In 1985, the Education Law Center (ELC) learned about a 16-year-old Cambodian refugee in the School District of…
MoreELC Staff Attorney David Lapp’s recommendations on charter school legislation being considered by Pennsylvania State Legislature in June, 2015. Discussion includes a comparison of HB 530, PN 569 and SB…
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…Howell Ave, Phila. 19149 (267) 571-6800 Lamberton 7501 Woodbine Ave, Phila. 19130 (215) 400-5991 Learning Central Preschool 5727 Walnut St, Phila. 19139 (215) 474-2512 Lighthouse Family School 152 W Lehigh…
MoreAn African-American teacher, a mature woman in her 40s, sitting in front of her class of elementary school students, 6 and 7 years old, reading a book. She has asked a question and most of the children are raising their hands. They are in first grade or second grade.
MoreAn African-American teacher, a mature woman in her 40s, sitting in front of her class of elementary school students, 6 and 7 years old, reading a book. She has asked a question and most of the children are raising their hands. They are in first grade or second grade.
MoreOn October 20, 2017, ELC released a statement on the Pa. Department of Education’s finding that the Philadelphia School District violated the rights of at least 800 incoming Kindergarten students….
MoreJune 18, 2018 Pittsburgh Public Schools Board of Directors 341 S. Bellefield Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Re: Education Law Center Public Testimony On behalf of the Education Law Center, thank…
MoreA settlement that requires school district to provide one-to-one support for children with mental health needs rather than simply referring them to MH system for services; resulted in PDE issuing…
MoreCourt held that child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia did not require school district to provide video teleconferencing equipment to receive a FAPE, but another child in different circumstances might require…
MoreThis administrative complaint of 2013, resulted in state establishing proactive obligation of school districts to ensure appointment of “surrogate parents” for children with disabilities in foster care residential placements, adoption…
MoreThis 2010 ELC research brief provides a detailed examination of School-Wide Positive Behavior Support (PBS), a research-based, highly effective, approach to creating, teaching, and reinforcing students’ social, emotional, and academic…
MoreThis case gave students who were receiving child support payments and living with relative the right to enroll in school under state law.
MoreThis case established enforceable rights of students experiencing homelessness to remain in the same school despite duration of homelessness.
MoreThis collection of “tools” is intended to help parents and providers ensure school success for children and youth (ages 3-21) in Pennsylvania who are experiencing homelessness. The toolkit provides information…
MoreThe Education Law Center of Pennsylvania and the Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia filed suit in Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court on November 10, 2014 on behalf of six school districts,…
MoreCharter schools are public schools and must follow laws that protect the rights of public school students. Ensuring that charter schools, as well as traditional public schools, provide quality education…
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