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Back to School 2011!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Deborah Gordon Klehr Sep 4, 2011. 12 Replies 2 Likes
The beginning of the school year is just around the corner. We're interested to hear from you as to what changes your schools have had to make due to the severe budget cuts most districts suffered. …Continue
Tags: law, budget, Pennsylvania, publication, education
Zero Tolerance Debunked AGAIN
Started Apr 7, 2011 0 Replies 2 Likes
In the wake of the recent Inquirer series Assault on Learning, highlighting…Continue
"Suspended Education: Urban Middle Schools in Crisis"
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There have been several articles this week about the Southern Poverty Law Center's report on racial disparity in school discipline. I hope school district policy makers read these and decide to…Continue
Tags: school discipline, zero tolerance, School-Wide Positive Behavior Supports
Using the police as school disciplinarians is not the answer
Started this discussion. Last reply by David Lapp Jun 11, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
“I think we’ve moved past the point where we need to consider such things as zero tolerance policies, mandatory reporting policies, those policies frankly don’t work.”-Hon. Arthur E. Grim, Senior…Continue
Tags: zero tolerance, school climate, Interbranch Commission Report, SB 56, Berks
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Carol Hammer replied to Deborah Gordon Klehr's discussion Back to School 2011!
"Just wanted to update, we did have our meeting and our aide problem has been resolved. There was no question as to the legality, they were aware. I didn't really have to push, which was a relief. Thanks all!"
Brett Schaeffer replied to Deborah Gordon Klehr's discussion Back to School 2011!
"Excellent!
Thanks, Carol.
Let us know how it goes.
-Brett"
Carol Hammer replied to Deborah Gordon Klehr's discussion Back to School 2011!
"Oh thanks, but yes I have seen it and I plan to make that known tomorrow when I meet with them. Still I wanted to put the word out there as to what was up. Hoping to save some other parents the grief, and if at all possible to get some…"
Brett Schaeffer replied to Deborah Gordon Klehr's discussion Back to School 2011!
"Hi, Carol.
Thanks for joining PA School Talk, and for posting your comment.
I'm going to repost Deborah's link to our Back-to-School Guide: http://www.elc-pa.org/backtoschool2011.html
If you haven't already, take a look at the Guide…"
Carol Hammer replied to Deborah Gordon Klehr's discussion Back to School 2011!
"I have heard our school district has reduced greatly the amount of personal aides, and my daughter's part-time aide is being split among three students. They are trying to tell me that an administrative decision was made over the…"
Jessica Werner Whitsel replied to Deborah Gordon Klehr's discussion Back to School 2011!
"Thanks for the info!!!
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Jessica Werner Whitsel replied to Deborah Gordon Klehr's discussion Back to School 2011!
"Oh believe me our school board has heard from a group of us. They don't care, they won't return phone calls and when they do talk to us they misquote information and are very rude. I am very frustrated."
Brett Schaeffer replied to Deborah Gordon Klehr's discussion Back to School 2011!
"Hi, Jessica.
Here's an FAQ from PDE on transportation issues:
http://pa.gov/portal/server.pt/community/pupil_transportation/7516/frequently_asked_questions/509266
And I've attached one of our fact sheets on transportation…"
Jessica Werner Whitsel replied to Deborah Gordon Klehr's discussion Back to School 2011!
"I have not heard from anybody in other districts. I am trying to find out if there are any laws/standards, etc for this matter. I have tried calling the PA Dept of Ed but not getting answers there. My kids are on the bus and in…"
Brett Schaeffer replied to Deborah Gordon Klehr's discussion Back to School 2011!
"Wow. A 90-minute bus ride is challenging, Jessica.
Have you heard from anyone else in other districts about similar busing cuts?"
Jessica Werner Whitsel replied to Deborah Gordon Klehr's discussion Back to School 2011!
"Our school district cut an entire bus route which makes the bus route for my children 90 mins in the morning and 90 mins in the evening. I am so frustrated about this. Class sizes are about the same this year, they are proposing closing…"
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Back to School 2011!
The beginning of the school year is just around the corner. We're interested to hear from you as to what changes your schools have had to make due to the severe budget cuts most districts suffered. Are the class sizes bigger? Did art class get cut? Are there fewer aides in the classrooms? What are you noticing? The Education Law Center wants to remind you that budgets may have changed, but your legal rights have not. …See More
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- At 11:33am on June 13, 2010,
Wendy Luckenbill said… - I think the Interbranch Commission questioning by the of the then Secretary of Education during the hearings, and then their observations in the report are useful in this discussion- as the Commission could not find a coherent understanding or plan by Education regarding their obligtations or collaborative efforts with Juvenile Justice or on behalf of children with severe behavioral needs. That is my impression talking with families who find the school's response is too often blame and shame, and the school's analysis of a student's needs rarely goes beyond that the student needs to stop slacking and manipualating- it is still a John or Jane will do this and that, never the school will do this ....unless it is the school will respond with an escalating level of punishment.
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