Parent Information Guides for Early Literacy PEAL Center The mission of the PEAL Center is to educate and empower families to ensure that children, youth and young adults with disabilities and special health care needs lead rich, active lives as full members of their schools and communities. “All students can and do benefit from literacy …
Early Literacy and K-12 Literacy NAEP Reading Assessment Scores for PA Over the Years Information Resources PA State Literacy Plan By: PA Department of Education*Released 2019* This plan provides guidance to all involved in the education of Pennsylvania’s students, and a framework for developing a comprehensive system that ensures literacy growth from the early years …
PA Legislators Leading in Literacy Policy Budget or not, structured literacy program still on the table “The state’s stalled budget negotiations left many other proposals on hold, including a bipartisan plan to increase childhood literacy.” Ortitay, Fleming Introduce Legislation to Add Educational Tools to Increase Early Literacy in PA “At a Capitol press conference… Reps. …
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Children Continue to Slip Through the Cracks Increased Literacy Interventions Necessary August 2, 2023 | By: Sharon Sedlar Parents, especially those “first timers”, can be very dependent upon other adults and professionals for advice. The importance of experience, support, and resources in those first years of a child’s life cannot be underemphasized. But what happens …
Education Choice Spans Generations By: Sharon Sedlar This family’s education choice journey started back in 1989. Though they came from a district that was (and still is today) in the 90th percentile in the state, difficulties with a teacher prompted a switch to homeschool. The family again revisited their educational choices in early 2000 when …
Education Choice Tears Down Barriers The Malliard family story of overcoming bullying, accommodating their children’s special needs, and searching for safety and flexibility. August 11, 2023 | By: Sharon Sedlar When we become parents, we envision the growth of our families filled with birthday parties, play dates, field trips, and school friends for children and …
“The Possibilities Are Endless” Event Gallery May 19th, 2023 We are very thankful to Providence Hybrid Academy for their partnership, and to all of the speakers and attendees at this event.
Advocacy 101 Created on June 22, 2023 Introduction How is legislation processed? What is advocacy? How do I stay updated on active legislation? What are the “Do’s and Don’ts” of speaking with a legislator? Full Recording Education Choice 101 Created on June 13, 2023 How is PA K-12 education is funded? What is the difference …
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