Resources

This section includes statewide training materials related to the implementation of Chapter 711. Charter schools are welcome to use any of these materials.

(Spanish) Parent Guide to Special Education in Charter Schools

Material Type:	Publications
Material Format:	Guides
Interest Area(s):	IEP Facilitation Chapter 711 English as a Second Language Parents
File Attachment(s):	View Resource Online (Pdf format 1.32MB)
Material Description:
Parents, educators and administrators can read about the responsibilities that a charter school in Pennsylvania has to a child who is eligible for special education services and to the child's parents. This publication describes how the special education process is compatible within the charter framework. Sample letters and a list of resources are appended. (Updated for IDEA 2004)

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AGREEMENT TO WAIVE REEVALUATION - School Age

Material Type:	Forms & Formats
Interest Area(s):	Chapter 14 Chapter 711
File Attachment(s):	View Resource Online (Pdf format 50KB) View Resource Online (Word document format 27KB)
Material Description:
This form is effective beginning July 1, 2008. This new form is used to obtain parental agreement to waiving a reevaluation. This request previously was included in the "Permission to Reevaluate/Agreement to Waive Reevaluation" form.

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Amended IEP: Overview of changes to Sections VII and VIII

Material Type:	Training Materials
Training Date:	4/18/2006
Interest Area(s):	Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 2004 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Chapter 14 Chapter 711
File Attachment(s):	View Resource Online (Pdf format 205KB)
Material Description:
The IEP form has been revised to fulfill requirements of the Gaskin Settlement Agreement. LEAs must use the amended form for all IEPs developed on and after April 1, 2006.

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Bureau of Special Education Complaint Form and Information packet

Material Type:	Forms & Formats
Interest Area(s):	Parents Alternative Dispute Resolution Options Chapter 14 Chapter 711 Office for Dispute Resolution (ODR) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 2004
File Attachment(s):	View Resource Online (Pdf format 69KB)
Material Description:
This form is used to submit a formal complaint to the PA Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education (BSE) - Division of Compliance. This form replaces the Consumer Request Intake form which had been used prior to October 13, 2006. The first link will provide access to the actual complaint form, which can be downloaded. It must be properly completed and signed before sending it to the BSE. The second link provides important information about the complaint process. You may find this information to be useful before completing the complaint form. If you need more information about the complaint process or if you are unable to print the form and would like to receive a complaint form by mail, please contact the Special Education ConsultLine at 1-800-879-2301 (within the state of Pennsylvania) or 717-541-4960 ext. 3332.

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Chapters 14 and 711 Publication Announcement

Material Type:	Publications
Interest Area(s):	Chapter 14 Chapter 711
File Attachment(s):	View Resource Online (Pdf format 12KB)
Material Description:
Chapters 14 and 711 are being published in the PA Bulletin, June 28 ,mve,-0,0.and are effective July 1, 2008,

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Changes in Chapters 14 and 711: Special Education Services and Programs

Material Type:	Training Materials
Training Date:	7/11/2008
Interest Area(s):	Chapter 711 Chapter 14
File Attachment(s):	View Resource Online (PowerPoint format 978KB)
Material Description:
Slide presentation on final changes to Chapter 14 and Chapter 711. PowerPoint slides include trainer notes.

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Charter School Inclusionary Practice - PowerPoint slides in pdf

Material Type:	Training Materials
Training Date:	9/29/2005
Interest Area(s):	Chapter 711
File Attachment(s):	View Resource Online (Pdf format 858KB)
Material Description:
This session will provide an overview of special education laws and cases with reference to Inclusion. It will also provide participants with some effective Inclusionary practices.

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CHARTER SCHOOL TOP 10 OFFENSES - PowerPoint presentation

Material Type:	Training Materials
Training Date:	9/29/2005
Interest Area(s):	Chapter 711
File Attachment(s):	View Resource Online (Pdf format 249KB)
Material Description:
This session will provide participants with an overview of Charter Schools' Top 10 Offences with regards to students with disabilities.

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Classroom Management & Student Behavior: Next Steps

Material Type:	Training Materials
Training Date:	11/10/2006
Interest Area(s):	Chapter 711 Behavior
File Attachment(s):	View Resource Online (Pdf format 602KB) View Resource Online (Pdf format 853KB)
Material Description:
This record containis links to two handouts for this training. As a follow-up to the September 27th training, this videoconferenced session will briefly review the foundational concept of School Wide Effective Behavior and classroom rules and routines. Participants will then delve more deeply into next steps with practical ideas and protocols to ensure maximized learning time for all students including visible reinforcement strategies and group contingencies.

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COMMUNICATION PLAN - School Age

Material Type:	Forms & Formats
Interest Area(s):	Chapter 14 Chapter 711
File Attachment(s):	View Resource Online (Pdf format 56KB) View Resource Online (Word document format 122KB)
Material Description:
This form is effective beginning July 1, 2008. This communication plan must be included in the IEP of any student who is deaf or hard of hearing.

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