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…or both, to discuss ongoing problems with transportation, among other issues, including problems with bus runs of more than an hour one way and delayed arrival at program sites. Student…
More…or both, to discuss ongoing problems with transportation, among other issues, including problems with bus runs of more than an hour one way and delayed arrival at program sites. Student…
More…chance to learn English and build essential skills and knowledge,” said Maura McInerney, senior staff attorney at the Education Law Center. “By refusing to enroll these students or placing them…
More…EI services strengthen infant brains through positive early experiences, early social/ emotional development, and improved physical health – these positive changes provide the foundation for developing cognitive and language skills…
More…other student languished in a life-skills classroom that could not meet her needs. In response to ELC’s complaint, a state investigation revealed that both students’ rights were violated and that…
More…Without adequate school funding, the organization’s members cannot possibly do their jobs. SUMMARY OF ARGUMENT Recognizing the importance of education to the Commonwealth’s future success, the Pennsylvania Constitution mandates “the…
More…Petition for Review. The hundreds of thousands of young people in underfunded schools across the state are looking to this Court to enforce the constitutional promise of “a thorough and…
More…we are making real progress. We streamlined our free and reduced price lunch program, implemented Read 180 to boost literacy skills, and adopted a new program to address the student…
More…are not obtaining the skills necessary to participate in our economic, social and civic life. Fortunately, research shows that state finance reforms can have substantial positive effects on student outcomes,…
More…language skills and expand vocabulary. Years ago, touch-to-speak technology cost around $8,000, but now some apps are available that can be downloaded for as little as $50. Many children can…
More…research-based, highly effective, approach to creating, teaching, and reinforcing students’ social, emotional, and academic learning skills that improves and sustains academic achievement and mental and emotional wellbeing of all students….
More…levels that allow all students to meet state academic standards and to graduate with the knowledge and skills needed for good citizenship, productive employment, and life-long learning? A fair discussion…
More…Defendants’ Medical Assistance program. 38. As a result of Donovan’s illness, his developmental skills deteriorated. 39. When a child moves with his or her family from one Pennsylvania county to…
More…NOT often do not provide: ◼ Full-time emotional support (Some will CHANGE the child’s IEP to itinerant support as a matter of course) ◼ Related Services ◼ Requisite Special Ed…
More…other student languished in a life-skills classroom that could not meet her needs. In response to ELC’s complaint, a state investigation revealed that both students’ rights were violated and that…
More…Pennsylvania has adopted academic standards, which define the skills and knowledge that students must acquire in order to graduate. In 2006, Pennsylvania conducted, for the first time, a study to…
More…into school systems statewide, and a committee studying what a fair-funding formula would look like for Pennsylvania, one of just three states to lack such a formula. “That’s the way…
More…children is meaningless and unenforceable. The Executive Branch and the Legislature have ignored these rights for too long and we look forward to presenting this case to the Court,” continued…
More…162.) 10 Historical PSSA results are available on the PDE website. See PA DEP’T OF EDUC., 2011-2012 PSSA and AYP Results, http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/school_ assessments/7442 (last visited Sept. 17, 2015). 15 Students…
More…and provides sufficient funds to ensure that all children have the opportunity to succeed — no matter where they live. We look forward to seeing the Commission’s proposal soon. CONTACT:…
More…Report and Recommendations to the Pennsylvania State Roundtable is available at http://www.ocfcpacourts.us/assets/files/page-331/file-600.pdf. 2 See Legal Center for Foster Care and Education website at www.fostercareandeducation.org 3 See National Working Group on…
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