The Committee for Special Education (CSE) is a parent-led volunteer organization serving families of children with IEPs, GIEPs, and/or 504 Service Agreements in Lower Merion School District since 1972.
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The Committee for Special Education Offers Information, Support and Resources through:

  • The CSE Listserv. (See LINK to right on this home page to join)
  • Monthly Educational Programs (typically 1st Tuesdays).
  • CSE Website with information about laws and policies that affect families of children with educational, social, emotional, or medical needs.
  • CSE School Representatives. Each Lower Merion school has volunteer "CSE Representatives" whom you can talk to and find out how to get connected and find resources in and around the district. Click HERE to link to the "Contact Us" page.
  • Parent Socials.  Informal gatherings to meet and share information with other families. SAVE the DATE: IRON HILL, Ardmore on Thursday         12-14-17 at 7:30pm. This is also a FUNdraiser 20% of food purchased will support the CSE. Please join us - details this page on bottom right column. No purchase necessary to attend.
  • FB Page: Main Line Special Needs Parents (closed group)
  • Advocacy. CSE helps families advocate for their children to obtain resources and services through training and parent/guardian supports. We work to expand opportunities for children and young adults with special needs.
  • Collaboration with LMSD administrators to share parent perspectives, improve programming and policies, and solve problems.
 Join our confidential CSE informational listserv
Go to (click on link) the website: 
http://eepurl.com/b3FG-5 and enter your name and email.  Important: You must answer "yes" to the confirmation email you will receive. We do not share your email; you may opt out at any time.

Contact your School CSE Building Rep to learn more: LINK to CSE Contacts Page
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  CSE Educational Presentations
    for Parents, Caregivers and School Personnel

Unless otherwise announced, meetings will be held in
LMSD Administration Building, Board Room A 
301 E. Montgomery Ave., Ardmore PA 19033
Take the road West of the LM High School Parking lot. Park in the lot West of the Admin. building;
enter through Door 7

Educational Presentations are typically held on the first Tuesday of the month at 7pm or 7:30pm but can vary by month/presenter. (See right column for topics)
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The CSE welcomes new volunteers. Please contact CSE president Karin Fox (KLRenard@aol.com) if you would like to be a CSE rep for your school, contribute ideas for programming, or network with other parents.
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The Lower Merion Committee for Special Education is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  
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The CSE does not endorse programs, therapies, schools, theories, or practices of any individual or group. The viewpoints of our representatives are not a replacement for legal, medical, or educational advice.

Upcoming CSE-sponsored Events
QUESTIONS? Contact Karin Fox at KLRenard@aol.com
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CSE Parent Social at Common Space in Ardmore, PA
DATE: Thursday, May 17th at 7:00pm
Please join us for fun & friendship, as well as tip swapping among parents & guardians of children with IEPs, GIEPs and 504 plans in LMSD. 
LOCATION: Common Space, 25 Rittenhouse Place, Ardmore, PA 19003
                      www.commonspaceardmore.org  or (610) 572-2364 
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For information and materials from our previous presentations, click on the Rep & Contact Info, etc. tab above, then click on Recent Meetings.
Go there to find materials some of our prior meetings including Special Needs Trusts, Power of Attorney, and Guardianship.

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