…in many formats, become critical evaluators of information they need, and use information technology effectively and ethically. A school library inspires students to create new knowledge, pursue their interests, and…

…experimental strategy. Id. Second, courts determine whether the programs and practices “actually used” by the school system are “reasonably calculated to implement effectively the educational theory adopted by the school.”…

…(2016). School Performance Profile. http://www. paschoolperformance.org. 82 Pennsylvania Department of Education. (2014). Educator Effectiveness Administrative Manual. http:// www.education.pa.gov/Documents/Teachers-Administrators/Educator%20Effectiveness/Educator%20 Effectiveness%20Administrative%20Manual.pdf. 83 Pennsylvania Department of Education. (2013). PA Core Standards Implementation. https://www.pdesas….

…(2016). School Performance Profile. http://www. paschoolperformance.org. 82 Pennsylvania Department of Education. (2014). Educator Effectiveness Administrative Manual. http:// www.education.pa.gov/Documents/Teachers-Administrators/Educator%20Effectiveness/Educator%20 Effectiveness%20Administrative%20Manual.pdf. 83 Pennsylvania Department of Education. (2013). PA Core Standards Implementation. https://www.pdesas….

…Law Center. http://www.pilcop.org/the-cost-of-adequate-education-funding-an-updated-report/. 81 Pennsylvania Department of Education. (2016). School Performance Profile. http://www. paschoolperformance.org. 82 Pennsylvania Department of Education. (2014). Educator Effectiveness Administrative Manual. http:// www.education.pa.gov/Documents/Teachers-Administrators/Educator%20Effectiveness/Educator%20 Effectiveness%20Administrative%20Manual.pdf. 83 Pennsylvania Department…

AEDY programs and the fact that students often languish in these programs for years, without supports for transitioning back to a traditional setting or completing high school. Monitoring of these…

…more information about your rights. Step 4: Transition Services for Older Youth  Starting at age 14, students have the right to “transition services” to support post-secondary goals related to…

…programs.”11 Under the EEOA, school districts may choose among programs designed for instructing ELs, but the selected program must be both educationally sound in theory and effective in practice. As…

very important step towards ensuring that all children in the Pittsburgh Public Schools have access to quality career and technology, post-­‐secondary transition planning, including special education transition programs and services….

…different topics for emergency and transitional housing programs serving families with children. screening. In Philadelphia, the Office of Supportive Housing (OSH) requires all contracted shelter and transitional housing providers to…

…. “[b]usiness education, including courses to assist students in developing business and information technology skills,” . . . “[w]orld languages, . . . [and] “[t]echnology education” to every student in…

…programs meet the unique needs of children experiencing homelessness. Many children experiencing homelessness are currently unable to access Head Start programs. Even with existing regulations prioritizing children experiencing homelessness, individual…

…(finding more than de minimis benefit for transition services where the District held an IEP meeting focused on transition planning with its transition coordinator, discussed work experience opportunities for the…

…not punish the student for the creation of the website, as the website created much less disruption in school than the one in J.S. Additionally, although Layshock accessed the website…

…Department of Education.) https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/letters/colleague-201401-title-vi.pdf https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/letters/colleague-201401-title-vi.pdf https://safesupportivelearning.ed.gov/sites/default/files/2014%20SSD%20Webinar%20Series%202_DCL%2001%2029%2014%20%283%29.pdf https://safesupportivelearning.ed.gov/sites/default/files/2014%20SSD%20Webinar%20Series%202_DCL%2001%2029%2014%20%283%29.pdf 8 Unfortunately, the Departments are now considering rescinding this guidance,18 which was developed as the result of a thoughtful process and has been…

…instruction include the following: a. Establish district wide standards to evaluate ESOL programming and ensure effective language programs, teacher trainings and adequate staffing across the District. At present, there is…

…to bullying can also be found here: http://webgui.phila.k12.pa.us/offices/a/attendance–truancy/bullying-prevention/bullying- prevention-policy-and-procedures. https://1.next.westlaw.com/Link/Document/FullText?findType=Y&serNum=2012490826&pubNum=506&originatingDoc=I03a7e612f03a11e1b11ea85d0b248d27&refType=RP&fi=co_pp_sp_506_350&originationContext=document&transitionType=DocumentItem&contextData=(sc.History*oc.Search)#co_pp_sp_506_350 https://1.next.westlaw.com/Link/Document/FullText?findType=Y&serNum=2012490826&pubNum=506&originatingDoc=I03a7e612f03a11e1b11ea85d0b248d27&refType=RP&fi=co_pp_sp_506_350&originationContext=document&transitionType=DocumentItem&contextData=(sc.History*oc.Search)#co_pp_sp_506_350 https://1.next.westlaw.com/Link/Document/FullText?findType=Y&serNum=1995207171&pubNum=506&originatingDoc=I03a7e612f03a11e1b11ea85d0b248d27&refType=RP&fi=co_pp_sp_506_492&originationContext=document&transitionType=DocumentItem&contextData=(sc.History*oc.Search)#co_pp_sp_506_492 http://webgui.phila.k12.pa.us/offices/a/attendance–truancy/bullying-prevention/bullying-prevention-policy-and-procedures http://webgui.phila.k12.pa.us/offices/a/attendance–truancy/bullying-prevention/bullying-prevention-policy-and-procedures 28 to adhere to the District’s own anti-bullying Procedures only made matters worse—by subjecting STUDENT to…