LOWER MERION COMMITTEE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION

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 the Lower Merion School District since 1972.

Our mission is to support families with information about laws and policies that affect families of children with educational, social, emotional, or medical needs.

The CSE offers:

Definitions and context around common terminology associated with Special Education including IEP, GIEPs, 504s, Annotated IEPs and general Community Resources.
Monthly Educational Programs.
CSE School Representatives. Each Lower Merion school has volunteer CSE Representatives with whom you can talk to and find out how to get connected and find resources in and around the district.
Parent Socials. Informal gatherings to meet and share information with other families.
Advocacy. The 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.

upcoming Events

Wed, Jan. 5th @ 7:30p
Anxiety and Our Kids

Anxiety is a growing concern among young people but especially those with learning differences as well as those who are gifted and twice exceptional—and the pandemic has only elevated those concerns. How can families recognize anxiety in their child and ensure that they get the support they need?

On Wed., Jan. 5 at 7:30 p.m., the CSE is delighted to welcome Margot Burke, Psy.D., a licensed psychologist and director of Milestones Psychology and Wellness, to speak to us about anxiety in our kids. She'll cover the signs of anxiety, strategies we can use to support our child, and when we might want to consider professional support.

Join on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81444767972

The CSE welcomes new volunteers. Please contact CSE at cse.lmsd@gmail.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.
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.

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