Has Your Child Been Educated In A Partial Hospitalization Program? ELC wants to hear your story!

The Education Law Center wants to learn how well children who attend “partial hospitalization programs,” mental health programs that operate during the school day, are learning.  We also want to know whether too many children are being referred or placed by their school districts in partial programs.  Will you share your story with us?

• Should the child be attending a regular school instead of a partial program?

We are concerned that many children with significant behavioral health needs or emotional disabilities, who could be served in regular schools with appropriate supports, are being steered or sent to partial hospitalization programs or other separate programs, such as online or cyber schools or alternative education programs. ELC would like to hear from families and advocates about school districts where this is a problem.

• Is the child getting the education he or she needs while attending a partial program?

If you know of a child who is attending (or has attended) a partial program, and who is not getting much education or the special education supports in his or her IEP, we would like to hear about it.
 

How can you tell us your story?

Please contact ELC using our online Inquiry Form or by calling (888) 260-0121. When using the online Inquiry Form, please write “partial hospitalization program” in the “Message” text box at the end of the form, followed by a brief description of your experience. ELC will get back to you shortly.

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