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The Gaskin Settlement Agreement addresses inclusive educational practices for students with disabilities and articulates the establishment of an advisory group to the Department of Education to address such issues. This agreement mandates training and technical assistance, as well as monitoring and compliance regulations requiring local schools and school districts to offer a full continuum of support services allowing children with disabilities to be educated in regular classrooms.

Use the following links to access more information about the Gaskin Settlement Agreement.

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BEC: LRE and Educational Placement for Students with IEPs
Material Description:
Material Type:	PublicationsLaw
Material Format:	Quick Facts
Interest Area(s):	Gaskin Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 2004 Inclusive Practices
File Attachment(s):	View Resource Online (Pdf format 247KB) View Resource Online (PowerPoint format 0.11GB) View Resource Online (Pdf format 0.15MB)
This Basic Education Circular updates the policy of the Pennsylvania Department of Education on last restrictive environment and educational placement for students with Individualized Education Programs.

Educational Environments and Student Performance
Material Description:
Material Type:	Publications
Material Format:	Quick Facts
Interest Area(s):	Inclusive Practices Gaskin State Performance Plan (SPP)
File Attachment(s):	View Resource Online (Pdf format 301KB)
This publication provides data regarding Pennsylvania's improvement in educating students with disabilities inside regular classrooms with nondisabled peers.

Gaskin Case Summary
Material Description:
Material Type:	LawLinks
Interest Area(s):	Gaskin
Gaskin Case Summary

Gaskin Finalized Settlement (9/19/05)
Material Description:
Material Type:	Law
Interest Area(s):	Gaskin
File Attachment(s):	View Resource Online (Pdf format 458KB)
Gaskin Finalized Settlement (9/19/05)

Gaskin Settlement Agreement
Material Description:
Material Type:	LawLinks
Interest Area(s):	Gaskin Inclusive Practices
This provisional settlement agreement addresses inclusive educational practices for students with disabilities in Pennsylvania.

Gaskin Settlement Summary (9/19/05)
Material Description:
Material Type:	Law
Interest Area(s):	Gaskin
File Attachment(s):	View Resource Online (Pdf format 25KB)
Gaskin Settlement Summary (9/19/05)

Gaskin v. PA: Bureau Director's Advisory Panel on Least Restrictive Environment Practices
Material Description:
Material Type:	Publications
Material Format:	Quick Facts
Interest Area(s):	Gaskin Parents Inclusive Practices
File Attachment(s):	View Resource Online (Pdf format 100KB)
This fact sheet describes the Advisory Panel that is required by the Gaskin settlement agreement. It explains the purposes, composition, and structure of the Advisory Panel as well as the responsibilities of the Advisory Panel and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Gaskin v. PA: Implications for School Leaders
Material Description:
Material Type:	Publications
Material Format:	Reports
Interest Area(s):	Gaskin
File Attachment(s):	View Resource Online (Pdf format 66KB)
On December 21, 2004, counsel for the parties in the Gaskin case signed a provisional settlement agreement that, if approved by the court, will end more than 10 years of litigation. Gaskin is a class action lawsuit brought on behalf of Pennsylvania public school students with disabilities. The action asserts violations of federal statutes protecting the rights of children with disabilities, principally the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The plaintiff class representatives are 12 public school students who have significant disabilities, their parents and 11 national and state organizations that advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities. The defendants are the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), various PDE officials and the members of the Pennsylvania State Board of Education.

Gaskin v. PA: Overview
Material Description:
Material Type:	Publications
Material Format:	Quick Facts
Interest Area(s):	Gaskin Parents Inclusive Practices
File Attachment(s):	View Resource Online (Pdf format 92KB)
This fact sheet provides an overview of obligations contained in the Gaskin Settlement Agreement.

Gaskin v. PA: Training and Technical Assistance
Material Description:
Material Type:	Publications
Material Format:	Quick Facts
Interest Area(s):	Gaskin Parents Inclusive Practices
File Attachment(s):	View Resource Online (Pdf format 100KB)
This fact sheet describes the purpose of training and technical assistance. It outlines the components of professional development and provides information about mini grants to support inclusive practices in schools.