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Information from the Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Education Law Center
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The Education Law Center 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.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Charter Schools in Pennsylvania - Frequently Asked Questions [PDF]
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Frequently asked questions about charter schools in Pennsylvania.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Students with Disabilities Attending Public Charter Schools [PDF]
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Information on rights of students with disabilities in public charter schools.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Questions to Ask Before You Enroll Your Child in a Charter School [PDF]
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Questions a parent should think about and ask before enrolling their child in a charter school.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
What To Do If You Have Concerns About Your Child?s Charter School (Philadelphia Version) [PDF]
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Information on what you can do if you feel that a charter school is violating your child?s rights.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Appeals from Expulsion Decisions in Philadelphia Charter Schools [PDF]
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Information about your rights if your child has been expelled from a charter school in Philadelphia.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Cyber Charter Schools - Frequently Asked Questions
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Questions and answers about cyber charter schools, which are public charter schools that provides most of their instruction to their students through the Internet or by some other electronic means.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Back to School: Know your enrollment rights (Video)
A basic guide to enrolling your child in a Pennsylvania public school, presented by the Education Law Center.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Student Enrollment - Questions & Answers
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Questions and Answers provided to assist parents, school districts and charter schools in the student enrollment process. This information is based on applicable school law and regulation and reflects procedures outlined in the recently revised Basic Education Circular (BEC) on Student Enrollment.
By: Pennsylvania Department of Education
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