Know your rights, and ensure your child receives the support they need in the classroom. These Pennsylvania statewide and local resources make navigating special education and accommodations less overwhelming.
(The) Bureau of Special Education
The Pennsylvania Department of Education’s elementary and secondary education bureau collaborates with educators, schools, agencies and more across the Commonwealth to ensure students have access to the supports, services and opportunities they deserve.
Find resources such as family information for supporting your child’s disability with a team approach, necessary special education forms and information about Pennsylvania’s Early Intervention Program, which provides support and services to children with developmental disabilities and delays from birth to age 5. | pa.gov/agencies/education/programs-and-services/instruction
Consultline
A direct helpline for a special education specialist
1-800-879-2301 | pa.gov/services/education/call-the-special-education-in-pa-consultline
Education Law Center
Resource with offices in Philadelphia (215-238-6970) and Pittsburgh (412-258-2120) that provides parents with the tools to advocate for their children in the education system | elc-pa.org
empowerED
EmpowerED helps support student Individualized Education Program (IEP) plans with literacy support, accommodation modifications, consultations and more. | empoweredschool.org/ourservices
HUNE
A not-for-profit organization that provides free bilingual (English and Spanish) programs, supports and services on special education for youth with emotional, learning, mental and physical disabilities from ages 0 to 26 | huneinc.org
Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education (PAGE)
Explore resources for students, parents and teachers, plus learning sessions, advocacy and more for gifted learners. | giftedpage.org
