a 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…
Moreafter entering kindergarten or first-grade. The Pennsylvania Department of Education has issued corrective action in response to the complaint, requiring the School District of Philadelphia to issue compensatory education services…
Morefor ensuring that students with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. Read our report, produced in partnership with the PA Schools Work coalition….
MoreBlack Girls Speak Out About Public Schools. ELC also acknowledged Juvenile Law Center’s Youth Advocacy Programs, POPPYN, We REIGN Inc., and Youth United for Change, the organizations that supported the…
Morefree, appropriate public education to vulnerable students with disabilities. ELC is seeking systemic reforms to remedy the District’s policies and practices. You can read a copy of ELC’s Complaint here….
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…
Moreour children waiting for far too long. Budget cuts have forced school districts around the state to make dramatic changes. Without librarians, guidance counselors, nurses or even enough teachers, our…
Moreschools or parochial schools. The 90-minute session begins at 7 p.m. and will provide training, guidance, and technical assistance to help parents, educators, and administrators champion inclusive practices for children…
Morepoverty, children of color, children in the foster care and juvenile justice systems, children with disabilities, English learners, LGBTQ students, and children experiencing homelessness. For more information, visit elc-pa.org. https://www.elc-pa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Special-Education-Report-Online.pdf…
Morethe civil, social, and economic rights of communities in the Philadelphia region facing discrimination, inequality, and poverty. We use litigation, community education, advocacy, and organizing to secure their access to…
More‘adequacy.’” The Commonwealth Court heard arguments on this case on Wednesday, March 11th. You can find the full complaint here, and watch a short video on the lawsuit below. http://www.otlcampaign.org/blog/2015/03/18/pennsylvania-districts-file-suit-against-state…
More16 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 …
MoreEducation Law Center is a non-profit legal advocacy organization dedicated to ensuring that all of Pennsylvania’s children have access to a quality public education. The Center is a statewide organization…
Morerepresentation, impact litigation, trainings, and policy advocacy, ELC advances the rights of vulnerable children, including children living in poverty, children of color, children in the foster care and juvenile justice…
Moreall 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…
Moreto education for all children, and Dismantling the School-to-Prison Pipeline that pushes young people out of school and into the criminal justice system. Learn more: www.elc-pa.org | @edlawcenterpa | facebook…
Morewebinar was developed for educators, school administrators, teachers, and advocates, and guides participants through the Legal Center on Foster Care and Education’s new tool on school discipline. This resource highlights…
MorePhiladelphia education community is far from sold on the advantages of a new enrollment system that’s being developed by the members of the Great Schools Compact. Read the full story:https://whyy.org/articles/community-raises-concerns-over-universal-enrollment-plan/…
MoreNew policy guidance issued from the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning improves access to early learning opportunities for homeless children under the age of six.
MoreCenter is a non-profit, statewide legal advocacy organization, dedicated to ensuring that all of Pennsylvania’s children have access to a quality public education. CONTACT: Education Law Center Office: 215-238-6970 …
More