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Gain the POWER of KNOWLEDGE! Get involved, be active in the community and network with other parents to learn as much as possible to promote change and tolerance. Below is a listing of upcoming area events and important news that needs your action. Become a powerful advocate for your child and all children with disabilities.
Tips on Effective State Legislative Activity:
http://www.nami.org/CompleteToolkitv2.pdf
National Center for Learning Disabilities
Legislative Action Center Sign-Up
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The Advisory Panel on Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) was established as a component of the Gaskin v. Commonwealth Settlement Agreement. The five-year agreement is in effect from September 16, 2005 through September 16, 2010. This panel has been established as a special advisory group to the Director of the Pennsylvania Department of Education's Bureau of Special Education. For more information on the settlement agreement, please visit PDE's website. "promote and sustain inclusive supports and services that honor the strengths and meet Advisory Panel Meeting Dates
December 10, 2008 (Wednesday), 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Hilton Harrisburg, 1 North Second Street, Harrisburg
For directions: phone - 717-233-6000
Hilton-Harrisburg-Pennsylvania
Additional Meeting Information
The first and last 30 minutes of each session will be reserved for public comment. Meeting agendas will be posted one week prior to each meeting and will include specific time frames for public comment.
Reasonable efforts will be made to provide special accommodations to persons with disabilities that are in need of such accommodations to participate in this event. You are asked to contact Paula Quinn at paula.quinn@aiu3.net at least 24 hours in advance.
The Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) is an initiative of the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education.
Questions or comments related to the work of the Advisory Panel on LRE may be mailed to LREAdvisoryPanel@pattan.net
The information within this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
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