Publications

This Spanish-language guide for families of children receiving special education in Pennsylvania outlines how a child's need for special education is determined, how a child's educational program is developed, the responsibilities and protections guaranteed to caregivers and children, and the resources available to families of a child with disabilities. [Also available in English].

Please note: This publication has had a title change. This was previously known as Pennsylvania Parent Guide to Special Education for School-Age Children. 

This guide contains a comprehensive compilation of documents that will provide direction, respond to questions, and guide parents and local education agencies in making determinations about ESY services.

This brochure provides a summary of the rights of parents whose children receive or may be eligible to receive special education services. Also available in English.

The PASA: Answers to Questions Frequently Asked by Families is a resource intended for families and educational teams to assist in understanding information specific to the Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment. Coming soon in Spanish.

This tip sheet lists ways to reflect "presuming competence" in the Individualized Education Program. Also available in Spanish.

This publication describes the fundamentals to ensuring the effective delivery of related services.

Do you or someone you know have a child that qualifies for special education, but doesn't know where to start? This bundle includes several different publications that provide essential, comprehendible information to families who are new to special education! Included in this bundle are the following publications:

Education ABCs
Is Your Child Having Difficulty in School? A Guide to Communicating With School Staff
Parents' Rights: Understanding the Procedural Safeguards Notice
PaTTAN Family Support Specialists
Special Education for School-Age Children in Pennsylvania: A Guide for Families
Special Education Timelines
Understanding the Language of Special Education: A Glossary for Families and Educators

To order multiple bundles, type the quantity in the box and click the "Add to Cart" button. You can alter the quantity of individual issues by clicking "My Cart" and editing the quantity for each issue.

This fact sheet describes the steps involved in the reevaluation process for students with disabilities in accordance with IDEA 2004 and the IDEA 2006 regulations.

This card identifies commonly used acronyms and initialisms used in the field of special education.

This guide for families of children receiving special education in Pennsylvania outlines how a child's need for special education is determined, how a child's educational program is developed, the responsibilities and protections guaranteed to caregivers and children, and the resources available to families of a child with disabilities. [Also available in Spanish].

Please note: This publication has had a title change. This was previously known as Pennsylvania Parent Guide to Special Education for School-Age Children.