…have learning disabilities, are Hispanic, and do not speak fluent English. Ms. Galarza and Ms. Peralta (“Parent Plaintiffs”) are Limited English Proficient (or “LEP”). Under the provisions of the Individuals…

…and so the evaluation was conducted in English by English speaking evaluators. NT passim. 37. On March 25, 2014, the District convened an IEP meeting with a [mother’s native language-…

…Unfortunately, current law is too permissive of 4 Research for Action, cellent Program. available at http://www.researchforaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/RFA-Policy-Note-on-SPP-Analysis-Feb-4- 20141.pdf. http://www.researchforaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/RFA-Policy-Note-on-SPP-Analysis-Feb-4-20141.pdf http://www.researchforaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/RFA-Policy-Note-on-SPP-Analysis-Feb-4-20141.pdf ! “#$%&'()*!+&,!-.*’./!! 01(2&#.231(&!4!0(”56$/71! ,,,8.2%93&8)/7! ! expansion, and charter legislation currently under…

1 PROFESSIONAL WORKING GROUP Ensuring Access and Engagement for Students/Parents who are English Learners (ELs) Summary of Recommendations The Professional Working Group Ensuring Access and Engagement for English Learner (EL)…

receive specialized instruction and supports to overcome language barriers and learn English, including receiving direct bilingual or English as a Second Language instruction, and modifications to instruction and testing in…

receive specialized instruction and supports to overcome language barriers and learn English, including receiving direct bilingual or English as a Second Language instruction, and modifications to instruction and testing in…

proficient students who are English Language Learners (ELLs) receive specialized instruction and supports to overcome language barriers and learn English, including receiving direct bilingual or English as a Second Language…

…2012), http://thenotebook.org/blog/125389/two-charters-confusion-lingers-over- cheating-investigations ……………………………………………………………………………..35 Bruce Baker, The Commonwealth Triple-Screw: Special Education Funding & Charter School Payments in Pennsylvania, School Finance 101 (June 5, 2012), http://schoolfinance101.wordpress.com/2012/06/05/the-commonwealth-triple- screw-special-education-funding-charter-school-payments-in-pennsylvania …..21 Center for Research…

…was not English and that approximately 19,760 families had requested documents in a language other than English. During the same time period, the School District’s records indicate that 1,887 students…

…Teaching Credential” refers to the valid credential that a teacher providing English language development instruction (otherwise known in Pennsylvania as “English as a second language” or “ESL”) to ELs must…

migratory, whose native language is a language other than English, and who comes from an environment where a language other than English is dominant. Citation: ESEA Section 8101(20). English Learner…

support to modify instructional methods and implement effective instructional programs across content areas. The failure to provide both quality ESOL programs and modified instruction through all teachers can result in…

…Due Process Manifestation Determination Truancy Policy Code Consequences Code Website Manifestation Determination Transparency Early Elementary Suspensions Certified Teachers Certified ESL Teachers Certified SPED Teachers Certified Instructional Leader Food Safety Health…

…Truancy Elimination Plan BEC and TOOL 12: What Are the Rules for School Attendance and Truancy in Pennsylvania? (an ELC fact sheet). In addition, the Pennsylvania Truancy Toolkit at www.patruancytoolkit.info…

…student services must be “an integral part of the instructional program at all levels of the school system.” 22 Pa. Code § 12.41(c)(1); planned instruction in “[v]ocational-technical education, . ….

services to empower students to become proficient in English, learn critical content and graduate from high school. As multilingual students strengthen their English skills through bilingual or English as a…