Law Center for a referral. Education Law Center | www.elc-pa.org | facebook.com/educationlawcenter | @edlawcenterpa ENDNOTES 1 U.S. Constitution, Amend 1. The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states that “Congress…

students. Without a clear definition of “violent” offense, it is likely that educators will continue to exclude Kindergarten students for “conduct” offenses that reflect developmentally-appropriate behavior. Thank you for your…

Litigation is ongoing to protect the right of students to use restrooms and locker-rooms that are consistent with their gender identity. The right to be treated equally regardless of sexual…

burden on local communities. • Local control. What is the right balance between state and local control of schools? Traditionally, school boards, consisting of locally elected officials, have had 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 or follow on Twitter @edlawcenterpa. https://www.elc-pa.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ELC_Oppose_SB383-1.pdf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5993409/ http://www.elc-pa.org/…

To Get an Application: View a list of centers and download an application at www.philasd.org/prek Visit any School District or Partner locations on the list to request an application or…

should be trained to adapt their instruction to ensure that you are able to access the content of what they are teaching. • You have the right to opt out…

of Education, Historical Subsidy and Grant Information, https://www.education.pa.gov/Teachers%20- %20Administrators/School%20Finances/Finances/Historical%20Fi les/Pages/default.aspx ………………………………………………………………………………. 7 INTRODUCTION In their brief in opposition to Senator Scarnati’s Application in the Nature of a Motion to Dismiss…

should be trained to adapt their instruction to ensure that you are able to access the content of what they are teaching. • You have the right to opt out…

charter schools.  Support a long-term, student-driven, and equitable funding formula that provides adequate resources for every student to be able to meet academic standards. http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/findyourlegislator/ https://www.facebook.com/EdVotersPA?ref=br_tf mailto:[email protected] http://www.educationvoterspa.org/ http://www.fairfundingpa.org/…

(1) lack of professional development training for content teachers, ESOL instructors and administrators; (2) higher teacher-student ratios that often disproportionately impact ELL students; (3) failure to provide sufficient hours of…

services : includes vocational programs; community college, tutoring, and other;  School supplies: includes books, software and other educational materials;  Transportation costs to educational programs and services;  Opportunities…

school basement or other non-classroom setting; no full-time teacher; only operating a few hours each day; majority of time on computers, watching movies, and/or completing worksheets. • Students with disabilities…

is available at https://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/school- discipline/fedefforts.html#guidance. https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/letters/colleague-201401-title-vi.html https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/letters/colleague-201401-title-vi.html https://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/school-discipline/fedefforts.html#guidance https://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/school-discipline/fedefforts.html#guidance individualized education supports. The result is the excessive punishment of students of color, especially those who have disabilities. The Guidance contributes…

reference the study (“Costing-Out Study”) throughout the Petition.1 The Costing-Out Study stated at its outset that “[t]he findings and conclusions contained in this report are those of [the consulting firm]…