Advocates statement condemning Westboro Baptist protest (final)
…in Allegheny County: “As youth and civil rights advocates, we are appalled to learn of plans by the Westboro Baptist Church to disrupt the lives of students at Pine-Richland High…
More…in Allegheny County: “As youth and civil rights advocates, we are appalled to learn of plans by the Westboro Baptist Church to disrupt the lives of students at Pine-Richland High…
More…to ELC’s historic and current work. Most recently, our advocacy efforts have included: establishing fair residency rules for children in foster care or experiencing homelessness; ensuring the full inclusion of…
More…through February 2015, the Student received 3.5 to 4.5 hours of homebound instruction per week. S-56. 59. In February of 2015, the Student returned to LA with bus transportation and…
More…case was carefully reviewed in its entirety. In special education due process hearings, there is a world of difference between what is technically admissible and what is truly necessary to…
More…sustaining the world’s infrastructure, with a demonstrated and passionate commitment to STEM education programs for elementary school students in Pennsylvania. Opera Philadelphia, one of the most innovative opera companies…
MoreFOSTERING GRADUATION SUCCESS FOR VULNERABLE STUDENTS 2019, S.B. 662 The Fostering Graduation Success for Vulnerable Students Bill, or S.B. 662, supports students experiencing education disruptions by ensuring access to timely…
More…Goal: How did you come up with this goal? What transition assessments were used? What academic skills are needed to achieve this goal? (reading levels, math proficiency, etc.) What career…
MoreFeb. 16, 2016 – NEWSWORKS WHYY – by Kevin McCorry On Tuesday, the Philadelphia School Reform Commission will vote on 12 applications to create new city charter schools. This is…
More…charter school that offer an education program through computer-based or online programs and may also be referred to as “cyber” learning. This fact sheet discusses district virtual school programs and…
MoreAll students have the right to be free from bullying and harassment in school ‒ whether it is verbal, written, graphic, physical, or online. All forms of bullying and harassment…
MoreEvery Students Succeed Act ESEA Reauthorization: What It Means for Vulnerable Children & Youth February 24, 2016 MAURA MCINERNEY, ESQ. EDUCATION LAW CENTER 1 Who We Are Education Law Center-PA…
More…than their parents. Please note – this document is available in Spanish. Special note: During the pandemic, nearly all districts began offering “online enrollment” and some districts will continue to…
More…a student with a disability pursuant to the IDEA. He attends both the regular high school and the Career Institute of Technology in the Electrical Construction Technology Program and is…
More…readily foreseeable that requests for discovery from Speaker Turzai or other legislative sources could run afoul of the Pennsylvania Constitution’s Speech and Debate Clause, which must be construed “broadly in…
MoreEDUCATION LAW CENTER WWW.ELC-PA.ORC June 26, 2018 James Rocco, Esq. 1515 Market Street, Suite 825 Philadelphia PA 19102 PHILADELPHlA 1315 Walnut street, Suite 400 Philadelphia, PA 19107-4717 T 215-239-6970 F…
More…includes the following goals: · Create a positive climate and focus on prevention · Develop clear, appropriate, and consistent expectations and consequences to address disruptive behaviors · Ensure fairness, equity,…
MoreBACK TO SCHOOL: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS The following is an overview of the enrollment rules and is designed to address common issues faced by parents and relative caregivers. Enrolling Your…
More…15. 17 II. PETITIONERS’ CLAIMS ARE NOT SUBJECT TO STRICT SCRUTINY. Petitioners argue that the Commonwealth’s education funding scheme is unconstitutional under any level of scrutiny, but that it should…
More…PA 19010 Counsel for Appellees Shannon L. Ammon, Esq. Jeffrey A. Sturgeon, Esq. Morgan Lewis & Bockius 1701 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 Counsel for Amicus Appellees ______________ OPINION* ______________…
More…Petitioner Patrick M. Northen, Esquire DILWORTH PAXSON LLP 1500 Market Street, Suite 3500E Philadelphia, PA 19102-2101 Counsel for Legislative Respondents s/ Lucy E. Fritz LUCY E. FRITZ Deputy Attorney General…
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