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On May 5, 1972, the Federal District Court for Eastern Pennsylvania made final the order, injunction, stipulation and consent agreement in the suit filed by the Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children (PARC), currently The Arc of Pennsylvania, against the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Secretary of the Department of Education, the State Board of Education, the Secretary of the Department of Public Welfare and all their instrumentalities on behalf of 13 Children with mental retardation who had been denied access to a free public program of education and training PARC v. Comm. of Pa. 343 F. Supp. 279 (1972). The agreement mandated the development of a Commonwealth Plan for the Identification, Location and Evaluation of Mentally Retarded Children (COMPILE), and Commonwealth Plan for the Education and Training of Mentally Retarded Children (COMPET) as well as the establishment of due process procedures. These documents were developed through the coordinated effort of the Pennsylvania Departments of Education and Public Welfare and Association for Retarded Children (PARC). They were reviewed for contents and approved. COMPILE provided for the establishment of a state task force and 29 local task forces (one in each intermediate unit) whose primary purpose is to insure that the intent and spirit of the Right to Education Consent Agreement is carried out throughout the commonwealth.  

*If you are interested in attending a Statewide Task Force Meeting via Zoom Link or Phone, please contact Keith Focht at  [email protected]

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Education is a fundamental human right of every woman, man and child. In states’ efforts to meet their commitments to making the right to education a reality for all, most have made impressive progress in recent decades. With new laws and policies that remove fees in basic education, significant progress has been made in advancing free education. This has led to tens of millions of children enrolling for the first time and the number of out of school children and adolescents falling by almost half since 2000. Important steps have also been taken with regard to gender parity and states have made efforts to raise the quality of education through improved teacher policies and a growing emphasis on learning outcomes. 

Despite these efforts, breaches of the right to education persist worldwide, illustrated perhaps most starkly by the fact that 262 million primary and secondary-aged children and youth are still out of school. Girls, persons with disabilities, those from disadvantaged backgrounds or rural areas, indigenous persons, migrants and national minorities are among those who face the worst discrimination, affecting both their right to go to school and their rights within schools.

To respond to the challenges, the Right to Education Initiative (RTE) with UNESCO have developed this handbook to guide action on ensuring full compliance with the right to education. Its objective is not to present the right to education as an abstract, conceptual, or purely legal concept, but rather to be action-oriented. The handbook will also be an important reference for those working towards the achievement of SDG4, by offering guidance on how to leverage legal commitment to the right to education as a strategic way to achieve this goal. 

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The Local Right to Education is a Forum for parents of school-age children with disabilities to:

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Education is a basic human right that works to raise men and women out of poverty, level inequalities and ensure sustainable development. But worldwide 244 million children and youth are still out of school for social, economic and cultural reasons. Education is one of the most powerful tools in lifting excluded children and adults out of poverty and is a stepping stone to other fundamental human rights. It is the most sustainable investment. The right to quality education is already firmly rooted in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and international legal instruments, the majority of which are the result of the work of UNESCO and the United Nations.    

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Local Task Force On the Right to Education

The Right to Education Consent Agreement of 1972 provided for the establishment of a Local Task Force in each of the 29 Intermediate Units “to insure that the intent and spirit of the Agreement is carried out throughout the Commonwealth.”

Membership of the Local Task Force is made up of Parents of children with special needs (Consumers), School Officials, and Representatives serving school age children with special needs. The Task Force has to have a 51% majority parent/consumer represented. We continually look for Parents/Consumers interested in serving as a Task Force Representative.

Meetings are open to the public and will be held virtually. Dates for the 2022-2023 school year TBD.

Meeting Link - 

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Duties of the Local Task Force on the Right to Education

1. Monitor programs and services for school age children with special needs, making recommendations for their improvement, expansion, or termination.

2. Assist the Administration in carrying out the rules and regulations growing out of the Right to Education Consent Agreement.

3. Assist parents of students with special needs in understanding the laws/regulations that affect their rights and help develop an appropriate educational program for the student with special needs.

4. Review recommendations of the State Task Force and advise the Administration of any recommendation which should be adopted or implemented in the Intermediate Unit 12 area.

5. Encourage cooperation with public and private agencies which provide service to school age children with special needs.

6. Identify local needs and problems and develop recommendations for consideration by appropriate agencies.

7. Recommend solutions to problems in areas of concern as identified or brought to the attention of the Task Force.

8. Advise on the best methods of informing the community about programs of special education.

9. Review Intermediate Unit and District Special Education Plans and make recommendations which will help assure that they meet the needs of school age children with special needs.

10. Assist the State Task Force in the collection of data to determine the effectiveness of the Right to Education Consent Agreement.

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The Bucks County Right to Education Local Task Force functions as an independent organization of parents and other residents of Bucks County who are interested in working with school districts, the Bucks IU, and community agencies to further the rights of students with disabilities.  The key focus of this group is to:

  • Assist in the training of parents, teachers and others on matters pertaining to the State Task Force on the Right to Education
  • Review and comment on academic special education plans and budgets
  • Support the State Task Force in the collection of data to determine the effectiveness of the Right to Education for school-age children with disabilities
  • Work with Local Education Agencies to help them identify system advancement opportunities related to the educational needs of students with disabilities

Requirements of the Task Force include that:

  • At least one chair position be held by a parent of individual with a disability
  • Five meetings, all open to the public, be held annually (see below for contact information to be added to the meeting notification list)

The Bucks IU’s role with this group is to support and facilitate the collaboration of the various parties so that for the issues at hand there is clarity on recommendations and/or resolutions may be agreed upon and provided.  The Bucks IU Executive Director, or their designee, will also sit as a member of the Local Task Force. 

Should you have any questions regarding the Right to Education Task Force or be interested in attending the meetings, please email [email protected] or call 215-348-2940 Ext. 1221. 

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Do you have questions/concerns about Extended School Year (ESY) for your  child with a disability for this coming Summer of 2023?

Do you have concerns about Transportation for your child’s  Extended School Year (ESY) assignment?

Do you have questions concerning your child with a disability’s eligibility for Alternative Extended School Year (ESY)?

This is Cecelia Thompson, Chairperson of the Philadelphia Right to Education Local Task Force inviting you to our meeting on:

Wednesday, June 21, 2023, from 6 pm to 8 pm via Zoom 

Representatives from the School District of Philadelphia:

Provide information on ESY, including, but not limited to,  eligibility determination, site locations, school staff site assignments, Alternative ESY and much more.

Provide information on Transportation assignments and what to do if you have Transportation issues during Summer ESY 2023.

Provide information on:

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Finding ESY information on the District website, 

What to expect on the 1st day of ESY, 

What to do if you signed up for ESY and still have not received your assignment, 

How your child was assigned to their site, and much more.

Time will be set aside for questions and assistance.

If you need Interpretation services, please call 215-400-6414.

Please send questions, concerns, or request a  link to the meeting to: [email protected]

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The Local Right to Education Task Force of Erie, Crawford and Warren County.

The Local Right to Education Task Force is made up of parents, professionals, and citizen advocates dedicated to the education of all school aged children who receive special education services. Local Task Forces (LTF's) were formed more than twenty years ago to represent the needs and interest of students with intellectual disability and their families. Today, most LTF's have expanded their efforts to include all students with disabilities.

Membership in the Local Task Force is determined at the local level, with a 51% majority of parents/consumers required. Each LTF must have representatives from the Intermediate Unit, the local MH/MR (Mental Health/Mental Retardation Office), the local ARC, school districts, and parents/consumers.

LTF's are actively involved with programs and services for students with disabilities in all school districts across the state and follow procedures outlined in the handbook develop by the State Task Force.

Local Task Force's are available to assist and support students with disabilities and their families. For Erie, Crawford and Warren County they are held at the Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit, 252 Waterford Street, Edinboro, PA. The meetings are held on the second Thursday of the months of February, March, April, May, September and November at 10:00 am. Meetings are open to the public. You are encouraged to attend and participate. 

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  • Right to Education Local Task Force 23 of Montgomery County

The Right to Education Local Task Force 23 of Montgomery County is a parent majority organization that works collaboratively with representatives from school districts, county mental health/developmental disabilities office, intermediate unit, and the local Arc offices to address individual and systemic issues affecting students receiving Special Education services.

The purpose of the LTF is to strengthen, improve and monitor programs, services and parent satisfaction in Montgomery County. The Local Task Force provides workshops on topics of interest in Special Education that are open to the public.

What to expect at a meeting

Each Local Task Force meets no less than five times per year.  Our meetings are free and include:

  • Parent Input
  • Communication with local school districts and community providers
  • Dissemination of resources
  • Discussions and presentations on current issues within local special education
  • Refer systemic issues identified locally to the appropriate intermediate unit, LEA, local agency, Bureau of Special Education Adviser, or to the State Task Force chairperson for clarification, recommendation or resolution.
  • Make recommendations that assist in improving and strengthening services for school-age children with disabilities.

WE INVITE YOU TO BE INVOLVED WITH OUR RIGHT TO EDUCATION LOCAL TASK FORCE. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO HIGHLIGHT THE POSITIVES AND VOICE YOUR CONCERNS ABOUT SPECIAL EDUCATION ISSUES IN YOUR SCHOOL DISTRICT. PLEASE EMAIL US AT: [email protected]

In the event of inclement weather resulting in a 2-hour delayed opening for the MCIU, the LTF meeting will be canceled.

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February 6, 2024 | Virtual | 9:30 – 11:00 AM Is My Child Making Progress? Let’s Look at the Data!

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Apr 9, 2024.

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Parents are important and meaningful members of the Local Task Force.  Membership of the task force must consist of 51 percent consumers (parent, guardian or surrogate of school-age children with disabilities).

Persons are eligible for membership upon attending 2 LTF meetings of the current school year.

Also serving on the Right to Education Local Task Force 23 of Montgomery County are concerned citizens and representatives from:

  • Montgomery County Intermediate Unit
  • Local school districts

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  • Local and regional special education service providers
  • Assist families and professionals of school-aged students with special education needs by providing educational and networking opportunities so that they are able to make informed decisions to meet the needs of the students.
  • Help disseminate local, regional, state, school, and community-based special education services, seminars, and informational opportunities to the community.
  • Identify local needs and systemic issues and forward them to the State Task Force.
  • Assess services and programs for school-age children with special needs, making recommendations for their improvement, expansion or discontinuation.
  • Foster collaboration amongst public and private agencies which provide special education services.
  • Recommend solutions for identified areas of concern and develop an action plan to affect positive change.
  • Assist the administration in carrying out the rules and regulations growing out of the Right To Education Consent Agreement.
  • Review Intermediate Unit and District Special Education Plans and make recommendations that will help assure that they meet the needs of school-age children with special needs.

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PARC V. COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA

On January 7, 1971, several children with mental disabilities, by and through their parents, filed this class-action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania against the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the State Board of Education and several named school districts. The plaintiffs, represented by counsel from the Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children (PARC), sought declaratory and injunctive relief, claiming that certain state laws unconstitutionally denied a free publicly funded education to children with mental disabilities. Specifically, the plaintiffs claimed that the named school districts unfairly classified certain students as “uneducable and untrainable,” and also denied public education to students who did not reach the mental capacity of a 5-year-old by the time they turned 8 years old.

On October 8, 1971, the Court entered a consent decree agreed to by the parties, which declared several state laws unconstitutional, and required the state to evaluate and place all students with mental disabilities ages 6-21 in a proper publicly funded educational setting. PARC v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 334 F.Supp. 1257 (E.D. Pa. 1971). The Court appointed a monitor and retained jurisdiction for enforcement of the consent decree. On May 5, 1972, the parties made minor adjustments to the consent decree without changing its basic framework. PARC v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 343 F.Supp. 279 (E.D. Pa. 1972).

As part of the adjustments to the consent decree, the Right to Education Consent Agreement of 1972 provided for the establishment of a Local Task Force (LTF) in each of the 29 Intermediate Units. The primary purpose of the LTF is to ensure that the intent and spirit of the Right to Education Consent Agreement is carried out throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In 1975, the Right to Education was extended by state regulations to include learning disabilities, physical handicaps, emotional difficulties and hearing, visual, speech and language impairment.

Right to Education Local Task Force 23 Handbook

Please view our procedural safeguards notice ., procedural safeguards organizations:, the arc of pennsylvania.

301 Chestnut Street, Suite 403 Harrisburg, PA 17101 717-234-2621 www.thearcpa.org

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800-879-2301

ConsultLine personnel are available to parents and advocates of children with disabilities or children thought to be disabled to explain federal and state laws relating to special education; describe the options that are available to parents; inform the parents of procedural safeguards; identify other agencies and support services; and describe available remedies and how the parents can proceed.

DISABILITIES RIGHTS NETWORK

1414 North Cameron Street Suite C Harrisburg, PA 17103 800-692-7443 (Toll-Free Voice) 877-375-7139 (TDD) 717-236-8110 (Voice) 717-346-0293 (TDD) 717-236-0192 (Fax) www.disabilityrightspa.org

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6340 Flank Drive Harrisburg, PA 17112-2764 717-901-2145 (Phone) 800-222-3353 (Toll free in PA only) TTY Users: PA Relay 711 717-657-5983 (Fax) www.odr-pa.org

The Office for Dispute Resolution administers the mediation and due process systems statewide, and provides training and services regarding alternative dispute resolution methods.

PARENT EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY LEADERSHIP CENTER (PEAL)

1119 Penn Avenue, Suite 400 Pittsburgh, PA 15222 412-281-4404 866-950-1040 (Toll Free) 412-281-4409 (TTY) 412-281-4408 (Fax) www.pealcenter.org

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United Way Building 1709 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Second Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-627-7100 (Phone) 215-627-3183 (Fax) www.pilcop.org

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100 South Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 800-932-0311 www.pabar.org

THE PENNSYLVANIA TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE NETWORK (PaTTAN)

Harrisburg 800-360-7282 King of Prussia 800-441-3215 Pittsburgh 800-446-5607 www.pattan.net

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3190 William Pitt Way Pittsburgh, PA 15238 1-800-446-5607 ext. 6828

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Co-Chair Yadir Cruz North Penn Parent

Vice Chair Annique Ruiz-Brown Pottsgrove Parent

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MCIU Representative Daniel Currie Assistant Director of Special Education

Community Representative Charlene Artillio Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities/Early Intervention

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PA Media & Design Competition Regional Event at MCIU

2021 competition will once again be held virtually

The PA Media and Design Competition (formerly the PA Computer Fair) is an annual event, typically held in March or April, that highlights Pennsylvania school students’ application skills and computer knowledge. Students are able to unleash their creativity, learn how to convey information more dynamically, and enhance the learning process.  This competition is open to all students in grades 6-12, in public or private schools as well as state-approved home-school programs.

The Middle School and High School Competitions are two separate events operating under the same rules but held the same day at the same place under a common schedule.

Be sure to follow the regulations posted at the website:  PA Media and Design Competition.

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Please note:  Projects are limited to three per category per school.

Please be sure to follow instructions on  PA Media and Design Competition  for uploading your projects and all associated information.

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Business Office Support Services

The Office of Business Services provides a variety of back-office school business support services, including, but not limited to: Accounting support, Business Management, Payroll Processing, and Purchasing Support. Services are provided both short and long term and are customized to meet the needs of the school entity.

For more information on MCIU’s Business Office Administrative Support Services, please contact:

Sandra Edling CFO/Director of Business Services 610-755-9410 [email protected]

Financial Wellness for Educators

The Office of Business Services provides an ongoing NO cost 10-week Financial Wellness for Educators Program for adults working in Montgomery County Public Schools. This program is made possible through a grant received from the National Association of State Treasurers.

Class sizes are limited and cover topics, such as:  Money Values, Developing a Spending Plan, Understanding Banking Products, Credit Reports, Debt Management, Financial Disasters, and Preparing for Retirement.

To register for this opportunity, please visit the MCIU’s professional learning registration system and select the Financial Wellness course that best meets your schedule.

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Southeastern PA Schools Trust

The MCIU’s Office of Business Services provides the Trust Management Services for the Southeastern PA Schools Trust (SEPaST).  SEPaST is a consortium of seventeen (17) school entities in southeastern PA that work together to pool resources for the purpose of self-insuring medical, prescription drug, and other employee benefits.

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The BrainSTEPS Program was created to build a bridge connecting the medical, rehabilitation, education sectors and families following student (K-12) acquired brain injury (ABI). ABIs can cause cognitive, physical, socio-emotional, and behavioral impairments that impact classroom performance and learning. In 2007, the Pennsylvania Department of Health established the BrainSTEPS Program to address this issue. BrainSTEPS consulting teams support school teams in the development and implementation of educational plans following student ABI.

The original BrainSTEPS model in PA is currently funded by the PA Department of Health and the PA Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education, and is implemented by the Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania. In 2017, BrainSTEPS was recognized by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as a national model for educational consultation supporting students and school teams in the development and implementation of educational supports and services following an acquired brain injury.

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit BrainSTEPS team seeks to support both public and non-public school students as they re-enter school following acquired brain injury. They provide information to families and schools, links to resources, and provide training to school staff to learn more about the impacts and effects of concussion and other acquired brain injuries.

Head Start Policy Council - Minutes

The Head Start Policy Council meets monthly on Mondays. Please see our calendar for upcoming meeting dates.

Washington A Conference Room 2 W. Lafayette Street Norristown, PA 19401

*Council meetings are currently being held virtually due to COVID-19.

2018 Policy Council Meeting Minutes

January 2018 February, 2018 March 2018 May 2018 June 2018 June 2018 - COLA Meeting

2017 Policy Council Meeting Minutes

January 2017 February 2017 March 2017 April 2017 May 2017 June 2017 July 2017 August 2017 September 2017 October 2017 November 2017

2016 Policy Council Meeting Minutes

June 2016 July 2016 August 2016 September 2016 October 2016 November 2016 December 2016

HEAD START – FINANCIALS

The Office of Business Services is responsible for all of the internal fiscal operations of the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit. The Office annually prepares the operating budgets, annual financial reports, and coordinates the efforts for both the State and Local audits of our fiscal documents.

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Equitable Participation

Equitable Participation (EP) Services are available to students identified as eligible for special education who are unilaterally placed by parents in private schools. In Pennsylvania, the IU is the agency responsible for the implementation of the federal requirement for EP Services.

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Start with first graders: How a task force says Detroit literacy lawsuit money should be spent

A student reads a textbook on a desk in a classroom.

First grade students should be the target of a large chunk of the $94.4 million the Detroit school district received from the state as a lawsuit settlement , according to a key recommendation from a task force that was created to provide guidance.

That recommendation would have the district spend 60% of the settlement on “initiatives tailored for 1st-grade students, ensuring these funds are dedicated to programs that follow and support these students’ progress,” as they move to second and third grades.

The remaining money would go toward tutoring for older students in the Detroit Public Schools Community District.

The money is part of the settlement of a 2016 lawsuit filed against the state of Michigan by Detroit students who alleged they were denied access to a basic reading education while the district was controlled by state-appointed emergency managers. The lawsuit outlined poor academic and physical conditions in district schools.

A 2020 settlement in the case called for the creation of a Detroit education task force and reserved $94.4 million in state money for DPSCD to support evidence-based literacy interventions. The Michigan legislature, which was under Democratic control last year for the first time in decades, included the money in this year’s budget after previous attempts failed.

The task force had 23 recommendations from 200 gathered during community meetings held over several months. Many common themes emerged within the ideas provided by the community, said Lakia Wilson-Lumpkins, who chaired the task force.

“Parents wanted to see more tutoring. They wanted parent family workshops. They wanted to see culturally-responsive literature materials,” said Wilson-Lumpkins, president of the Detroit Federation of Teachers.

Seven of the recommendations were identified as priorities, in part because they were vetted through the U.S. Department of Education’s What Works Clearinghouse, which provides “scientific evidence on education programs, products, practices, and policies,” according to its website.

In addition to the focus on first grade, the recommendations include:

  • Adopt more reading intervention programs across all grade levels.
  • Adopt a supplemental reading program that is aligned with the science of reading.
  • Increase the number of reading interventionists who work with English language learners.
  • Increase access to culturally-responsive reading materials.
  • Increase one-on-one tutoring through various existing programs.
  • Expand literacy programming that personalizes and enhances students’ aspirational learning journeys.

The task force, which included more than a dozen educators, literacy experts, district and union officials, students, parents, and community members, delivered the recommendations to district leaders and school board members Tuesday, Superintendent Nikolai Vitti said during the board’s monthly meeting.

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Their recommendations far exceeded the $94.4 million, totaling well over $200 million for one year. The seven priorities alone total $70 million for one year, based on the DPSCD chief financial officer’s cost estimates.

Task force member Rev. Larry Simmons, who co-founded advocacy group 482Forward, said it was challenging to pare down the recommendations.

“Even as we disagreed, we disagreed about method, not outcome,” said Simmons, a retired pastor who is executive director of the Brightmoor Alliance. “There was a very strong commitment and recognition that this was a unique, maybe once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We had to be very careful not to squander it.”

Vitti told Chalkbeat Wednesday that district staff will provide an analysis of the recommendations to school board members.

“From there the Board and I will offer final recommendations on how to use the funding and then engage the community on those recommendations,” Vitti said in an email. “After that the Board will vote in April or May on their official use.”

Vitti said the recommendations align with the district’s own literacy priorities . The district is not required to adopt any of the task force’s recommendations.

There is much at stake in Detroit schools. Though the district has shown signs of recovery from the pandemic, reading performance on the state standardized exam remains low . And on the National Assessment of Educational Progress, a national exam given to a representative sample of students in each state, Detroit students have posted some of the worst reading scores in the nation since 2009.

The first-grade recommendation, which would cost $94 million over three years, should be a priority, Simmons said. The money could go toward teacher training, family engagement, and interventions regarding attendance, the task force said in its report.

First grade “is the first opportunity we have for every child who’s required to come to school to address this. By staying with these children through the third grade, we get some longevity,” Simmons said.

The reality, though, is that while $94.4 million sounds like a lot of money it will only go so far in a district with more than 48,000 students, Simmons said.

The district must spend the money by Sept. 30, 2027. It is one-time funding and there is no indication lawmakers will provide additional money specifically for literacy efforts in the Detroit district. But Simmons said groups like 482Forward will continue advocating for more money because of the importance of literacy.

“Literacy is liberation,” Simmons said.

Wilson-Lumpkins described the work of the task force as “a beautiful process,” and said she is hoping for one thing now that it’s up to the district to determine what recommendations to adopt.

“That these community meetings were not in vain, and the community has spoken resoundingly. The injury {that prompted the lawsuit} was to the community and so what we’re hopeful for is that these recommendations are taken very seriously. This was hard work. But parents wanted their voices heard. Kids wanted their voices heard.” Wilson-Lumpkins said.

Lori Higgins is the bureau chief for Chalkbeat Detroit. You can reach her at [email protected] .

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Sheridan makes strides in growing a high school library in last few years

Sheridan High didn’t have a library for years, after the county’s public library pulled out of the school into its own building.

Start with first graders: How a task force says Detroit literacy lawsuit money should be spent

The Detroit school board now must decide how it will spend the $94.4 million in literacy lawsuit settlement money.

Some Colorado preschool families can skip state’s online application this year

Parents whose 3-year-olds have special education plans will still have to fill out the state application.

Esta maestra de Colorado quiere que los estudiantes bilingües tengan las oportunidades que merecen

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NYC sues TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram over youth mental health crisis

Calling social media a ‘24/7 digital dystopia,’ Adams joins hundreds of districts and cities across the country seeking compensation and changes.

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The LTF3 Meetings will now be available on Zoom Meeting, so you can now access the meetings from your computer or telephone!  Thank you, Brian Welles and the Allegheny Intermediate Unit for setting this up; we appreciate your support!

Topic: Local Task Force Zoom Meeting Link Time: This is a recurring meeting that occurs on the first Wednesday of each month Join from PC, Mac, iOS or Android:  https://aiu3.zoom.us/j/83023343751

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PARENT ASSISTANCE LINE (412) 394-5930 A member will answer questions or provide information to the caller concerning special education issues.

IMPORTANT! The City of Pittsburgh has its own Local Task Force. Their parent assistance hotline number is (412) 323‑3996.

OUR MISSION: The Local Task Force serves as a resource for children with all disabilities and their families in the 42 school districts in Allegheny County.

Resources for Persons with a Diagnosis of Intellectual Disability and/or Autism from the Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Intellectual Disability (OID)

  https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Human-Services/Programs-Services/Disabilities/Intellectual-Disability-Autism.aspx

Useful Links

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February 2024 Meeting

Mary Evrard, from the Allegheny County Office of Developmental Supports will be providing an overview of their new website at this meeting. Below is our Zoom Link Join Zoom Meeting https://aiu3.zoom.us/j/83023343751 Meeting ID: 830 2334 3751

January 2024 Meeting

Frank Magni is a Social Security Public Affairs Specialist. He will provide an overview of Social Security services, focusing on the two disability programs, their requirements and eligibility standards, and the application process. Frank will also briefly discuss work incentives and touch on other programs that social security provides. There will be an opportunity for Q&A at the end. Below is our Zoom Link Join Zoom Meeting https://aiu3.zoom.us/j/83023343751 Meeting ID: 830 2334 3751

December 2023 Meeting

November 2023 meeting.

Below is our Zoom Link Join Zoom Meeting https://aiu3.zoom.us/j/83023343751 Meeting ID: 830 2334 3751

October 2023 Meeting

 We're excited to have Dr. Erin Grimm of the AIU3 providing an overview of the TCCAC (Transition Coordinating Council of Allegheny County) at this upcoming meeting.  

1.)   We have a new Zoom link beginning with the October 4,2023 meeting .

     Join Zoom Meeting  https://aiu3.zoom.us/j/83023343751

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Right to Education Task Force: IU 21( Carbon Lehigh)

The Local Task Force 21 membership consists of parents and family members of students with disabilities, local CLIU21 representatives, County Support, the Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties, Area School Districts and Charter Schools, and other Outreach Programs.

The function of the Local Task Force is to support families with special needs children through training meetings and networking. You should attend the LTF if:

  • You are a family member/caregiver supporting a school age student with a disability.
  • You are a public/private service provider.
  • You are a school district, charter school, or CLIU21 employee.
  • You have questions, concerns, and/or an interest in the special education system.
  • You want to network with family members and/or professionals affiliated with effecting positive change in special education.
  • You want to share/gain information and grow your knowledge base with regard to the special education community.
  • And so much more…

If you are interested in attending and/or joining the Local Task Force 21 you can either contact your Chairperson or Co-chairperson. Your Chairperson and/or Vice-chairperson are parents of a child with a disability from your Intermediate Unit.

If you are interested and want to learn more, please contact your Chairperson and/or Co-chairperson or just join a Local Task Force 21 meeting.

The Local Task Force currently meets monthly via Zoom for easier access to attend.

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90+ Civil Rights Groups Call for Robust Funding for Education Civil Rights Office to Protect Students

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mattie Goldman, [email protected]

WASHINGTON — The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, along with 91 national and local advocacy organizations, called on President Biden and congressional appropriators to double the funding for the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR). OCR cannot fulfill its responsibility to protect the civil rights of all students without adequate resources.

The letters state: “In addition to the new complaints filed every year, OCR also has more than 13,000 pending investigations dating back nearly two decades. While we commend OCR for resolving 16,515 cases in 2022, the second highest number of complaints in the office’s history, the office is still faced with a civil rights crisis in which generations of students are at risk of experiencing discrimination without adequate protection from federal civil rights laws. With the proliferation of racist, sexist, ableist, and anti-LGBTQI+ policies at the school district, state, and federal levels attacking the rights of students to be who they are, censoring their access to inclusive, accurate curricula, and promoting increased surveillance of their bodies, students now more than ever need vigorous enforcement of civil rights laws by OCR.”

“For years, insufficient funding has been presented to justify either protracted or shallow responses to complaints. OCR needs robust funding and sufficient staff to ensure that students and their families are supported by a department that will not tolerate discrimination and that will work to ensure access to justice for students and their families. Incomplete justice or justice delayed are both justice denied,” the letters add.

The letter to President Biden is available here , and the letter to Congress is available here .

The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights is a coalition charged by its diverse membership of more than 240 national organizations to promote and protect the rights of all persons in the United States. The Leadership Conference works toward an America as good as its ideals. For more information on The Leadership Conference and its member organizations, visit www.civilrights.org .

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  1. The Pennsylvania State Task Force on the Right to Education

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  12. Right to Education Task Force

    Should you have any questions regarding the Right to Education Task Force or be interested in attending the meetings, please email [email protected] or call 215-348-2940 Ext. 1221. The Right to Education Local Task Force is an organization of residents working with school districts to further the rights of students with disabilities.

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    How your child was assigned to their site, and much more. Time will be set aside for questions and assistance. If you need Interpretation services, please call 215-400-6414. Please send questions, concerns, or request a link to the meeting to: [email protected].

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