The Special Education regulations in Pennsylvania for school districts are found under the Title 22 PA Code, Chapter 14. Chapter 14 includes regulatory guidance to comply with federal statutes set forth in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA). Several provisions of Chapter 14 exceed requirements set forth by federal law and contribute to exorbitant costs for school districts related to child find, evaluation and identification of students with disabilities, staff credentialing and training, teacher caseloads, and support services for students. These rising costs not only impact school district costs and budgets, but also impact taxpayer dollars.
The Special Education regulations in Pennsylvania for school districts are found under the Title 22 PA Code, Chapter 14. Chapter 14 includes regulatory guidance to comply with federal statutes set forth in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA). Several provisions of Chapter 14 exceed requirements set forth by federal law and contribute to exorbitant costs for school districts related to child find, evaluation and identification of students with disabilities, staff credentialing and training, teacher caseloads, and support services for students. These rising costs not only impact school district costs and budgets, but also impact taxpayer dollars.
Paisley receives special education and related services within the Wilson School District. Services include:
Her Individualized Education Program (IEP) includes specially designed instruction and related services required to provide her with a free, appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment.
What is an IEP?
IEP Stands for Individualized Education Program. It is a legal document that clearly defines how a school plans to meet a child’s unique educational needs that result from a disability. The IEP is the cornerstone of a child’s special education program.
Paisley’s IEP Team, a collaboration of the Antietam School District, the Wilson School District, and the Berks County Intermediate Unit, ensures that Paisley has meaningful access to education within the Berks County community.
What is Assistive Technology?
Assistive technology (AT) devices and services may be a necessary component of a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) to ensure a free, appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment.
Paisley’s special equipment and assistive technologies include:
Paisley receives special education and related services within the Wilson School District. Services include:
Her Individualized Education Program (IEP) includes specially designed instruction and related services required to provide her with a free, appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment.
What is an IEP?
IEP Stands for Individualized Education Program. It is a legal document that clearly defines how a school plans to meet a child’s unique educational needs that result from a disability. The IEP is the cornerstone of a child’s special education program.
Paisley’s IEP Team, a collaboration of the Antietam School District, the Wilson School District, and the Berks County Intermediate Unit, ensures that Paisley has meaningful access to education within the Berks County community.
What is Assistive Technology?
Assistive technology (AT) devices and services may be a necessary component of a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) to ensure a free, appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment.
Paisley’s special equipment and assistive technologies include:
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