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

Meet & Greet with the Superintendent and the LMSD Student Services Team

WHEN: Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 7:30 pm
WHERE: Zoom:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88351191773

On Wed., Feb 2 at 7:30 pm, the Committee for Special Education invites all Lower Merion families to a special virtual session with our new Superintendent, Dr. Khalid Mumin to learn about his perspectives on special and gifted education, including topics such as inclusion and equity. He will be joined by the LMSD Student Services and Special Education Team, who will talk about their roles in supporting positive outcomes for our students. This session will allow for time for Q&A at the end, but you can use the form in the link below to submit any question(s) anonymously in advance.

Submit your questions in advance using this form. All questions will be shared anonymously.
A Special Series on Inclusive & Equitable Education: Universal Learning Design with Shelley Moore

WHEN: February 9, 16, 23 and March 2
WHERE: See registration information below

The Committee for Special Education of Lower Merion is excited to invite families and educators to a special virtual education series on how to make our schools more inclusive and equitable for all, led by recognized teacher, researcher, and storyteller Shelley Moore. 

Beginning on Wednesday, February 9th, each of the four weekly sessions will explore Universal Design for Learning, a widely recognized approach to teaching and learning that makes true, authentic inclusion possible for students of all abilities and identities. This program is FREE and eligible for Act 48 credits. 

*PLEASE REGISTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE* 
Seating is limited and Lower Merion and five other school districts have early access to register before it opens to a wider audience. 

​LMSD Families: Register here  https://forms.gle/ykN2ohFeWZrDwjcKA 

LMSD Teachers: Register at MCIU.org (Log in or create an account):   https://mciu.gosignmeup.com/public/Course/browse?courseid=3340 

Note: Radnor or T/E teachers should use the registration code provided in those districts. If you work at another participating district, please contact your district directly.
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Details:
Each session will run 6:00-8:00pm EST on these dates:
  • February 9th: The Evolution of Inclusion
  • ​February 16th: Support One, Support ALL
  • February 23rd: The Guiding Conditions of Inclusion and Universal Design for Learning
  • ​March 2nd: Centering Self Determination and Students Agency in UDL Planning

Can’t make every session live? No worries. Sessions will be recorded and available for a limited time following the live presentation. You must register for live and recorded access.

Questions? 
Email cse.lmsd@gmail.com

This series is brought to you by the PA Inclusion Collective in partnership with the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit (MCIU). The PA Inclusion Consortium includes Build TE, Lower Merion School District, Methacton School District, Cheltenham School District, Radnor School District and Upper Dublin School District.

Special thanks to our sponsors: The PEAL Center and the Radnor Educational Foundation. 
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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 cse.lmsd@gmail.com