Education

On an IEP team, you are the person who will consistently advocate for your child with a long-term plan in mind but IEP’s are written one year at a time and other team members change year to year. Join the Parent Alliance’s IEP Bootcamp where you’ll learn how to look at each piece of the IEP individually. You’ll gather information about how your child’s challenges affect their whole life, especially their mental wellness, and consider how their goals are working outside of the classroom. Remember, you’re an expert in your child!

Do you know how many days a school has to complete an evaluation? Or agree to an evaluation? Here's the list of timelines all schools in PA must follow.

School attendance can be challenging when raising a child with social, emotional, behavioral or mental health challenges. Learn about your protections under the law and find some strategies should you need help from your child's school.

This 45-minute video discusses in clear and easy-to-understand language what families need to know about mental health and special education services. Can your child qualify for an IEP? What's the difference between an IEP and 504 plan? and so much more! *This video discusses educational rights for children in psychiatric hospitals and RTFs.

The topic of this 10-minute video is about special education services under the category of 'emotional disturbance' -- a designation that many people don't even KNOW qualifies for special education services. *Note that PA's guidelines for evaluation, once consent has been given are 60 calendar days, not including summer break.*

What should you know about accessing special education services for your child with social, emotional, behavioral or mental health challenges?

Written by PA's Education Law Center this guide to special education services in PA tells you everything you need to know about getting and managing special education services in simple and easy to understand language.

Can your child qualify for special education services because they have an emotional disturbance? This 3-minute video gives you the information you need to answer that question.

Parents often underestimate the importance of evaluations but this can be a big mistake. This 6-minute video explains how you can make sure you understand what tests are being suggested and how you can make sure your concerns are addressed.

Parents often underestimate the importance of evaluations but this can be a big mistake. This 6-minute video explains how you can make sure you understand what tests are being suggested and how you can make sure your concerns are addressed.

There's a big difference between eligibility and a diagnosis. Learn the difference and why it matters in this 4-minute video.