HELPING KIDS. IMPROVING SCHOOLS.

ELC is a non-profit legal advocacy and educational organization, dedicated to ensuring that all of Pennsylvania's children have access to a quality public education.

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Governor Rendell's education budget - a big step forward for PA students! ... read more

Pennsylvania School Funding Campaign - a collaboration advocating for a new system for funding public education

"Help Line" services for children with disabilities are now being offered by the Disability Rights Network of PA rather than by ELC. You can call DRN at (800) 692-7443 or (717) 236-8110.

What's hot at ELC? Read current highlights of our work on special education and early intervention; school improvement and No Child Left Behind; school funding; English language learners; school discipline; and rights of children in foster care and juvenile justice placements

Help and information

Advocacy groups serving families of children with disabilities

Download or order The Right to Special Education in PA: A Guide for Parents

(En español: El Derecho a la Educación Especial en Pennsylvania: Una Guía Para Padres)

“The Right to Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers and Their Families In Pennsylvania: A Handbook for Parents"

PA publication promotes inclusion of children with disabilities in early childhood programs

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