ELC School-Wide Positive Behavior Support Research Brief

This 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…

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18-09-19 Turzai Answer and New Matter

…“empirical research” establishes that “an adequate and equitable school funding system produces improvements in school outcomes.” In fact, there is significant empirical research showing no 32 strong correlation between increased…

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EDM Toolkit May 2018 CASA PA FINAL

…programs for students pursuing post-secondary education. www.pheaa.org http://www.elcpa.org/pubs/downloads%202009/SchoolDisciplineinPA11-09.pdf http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/purdon’s_statutes/7503/alternative_education_for_disruptive_youth/507342 http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/purdon’s_statutes/7503/alternative_education_for_disruptive_youth/507342 http://drnpa.org/publications/special-education—discipline https://www.elc-pa.org/resource/pennsylvanias-new-truancy-law/ https://www.elc-pa.org/resource/pennsylvanias-new-truancy-law/ http://www.jlc.org/sites/default/files/topic_related_docs/Transition%20Planning%20for%20Youth%20with%20Disabilities%20-%20A%20Guide%20for%20Professionals%20-%20November%202013.pdf http://www.jlc.org/sites/default/files/topic_related_docs/Transition%20Planning%20for%20Youth%20with%20Disabilities%20-%20A%20Guide%20for%20Professionals%20-%20November%202013.pdf http://www.jlc.org/sites/default/files/topic_related_docs/Transition%20Planning%20for%20Youth%20with%20Disabilities%20-%20A%20Guide%20for%20Professionals%20-%20November%202013.pdf http://www.jobcorps.doleta.gov/ http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/adult_basic_and_literacy_education_(able)/8703 http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/adult_basic_and_literacy_education_(able)/8703 http://www.dli.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/l_i_home/5278 http://www.pheaa.org/ 74 Made possible by the generous support of Impact100…

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NC_Easton_Complaint

…or unaccompanied youth i issue of McKinney-Vento Act noncompliance, they may file a complaint or appeal with a McKinney-Vento site or regional coordinator or with the state coordinator. In lieu…

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Back-to-School Guide 2022

…created a new page on our website to centralize information and resources about our advocacy for inclusive schools that provide honest and accurate education. Learn more and get involved! What’s…

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Analysis & Research

ELC regularly provides parents, policymakers, school officials, media members, and others reliable, understandable analysis and research on education laws and policies in Pennsylvania.

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COVID-19 Response (2020-2021)

…a series of resources with key facts for families to help navigate the COVID-19 educational landscape. The following 1-page resources are now available. COVID-19 School Closures: General Information COVID-19 School…

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ELC Testimony Before City Council Re Residential Placements May 17, 2018

…philadelphia-9-2017.pdf. See also Youth at Risk of Homelessness: Identifying Key Predictive Factors Among Youth Aging Out of Foster Care in Washington State available at https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sites/default/files/SESA/rda/documents/research-7-106.pdf http://policylab.chop.edu/sites/default/files/pdf/publications/PolicyLab_Report_Supporting_Students_Involved_with_Child_Welfare_June_2014.pdf http://policylab.chop.edu/sites/default/files/pdf/publications/PolicyLab_Report_Supporting_Students_Involved_with_Child_Welfare_June_2014.pdf http://fostercareandeducation.org/DesktopModules/Bring2mind/DMX/Download.aspx?portalid=0&EntryId=2100&Command=Core_Download http://fostercareandeducation.org/DesktopModules/Bring2mind/DMX/Download.aspx?portalid=0&EntryId=2100&Command=Core_Download http://www.southerneducation.org/getattachment/cf39e156-5992-4050-bd03-fb34cc5bf7e3/Just-Learning.aspx…

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Glen Mills Complaint FINAL

…D. ROBERTS, DROPPING OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL: PREVALENCE, RISK FACTORS, AND REMEDIATION STRATEGIES (2012), https://www.ets.org/Media/Research/pdf/RD_Connections18.pdf. 18 How Trauma Affects Kids in School, CHILD MIND INSTITUTE (last visited Apr. 10, 2019),…

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Glen Mills Complaint

…D. ROBERTS, DROPPING OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL: PREVALENCE, RISK FACTORS, AND REMEDIATION STRATEGIES (2012), https://www.ets.org/Media/Research/pdf/RD_Connections18.pdf. 18 How Trauma Affects Kids in School, CHILD MIND INSTITUTE (last visited Apr. 10, 2019),…

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ELC_SchoolNurseReport_May2013

…impact on learning and instruction? As a result of surveys, in-depth interviews and research reviews, we have concluded that the shortage is having a more significant, widespread, and potentially long-term…

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ELC Bullying OCR Complaint redacted

…the Principal that STUDENT had visited the hospital, and pleaded with her to intervene in the bullying. However, upon examining the medical paperwork, PRINCIPAL stated that the tests looked normal…

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