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 families information and resources through our general meetings, Brown Bag Lunches, website, and listserv.
  • Informs families about laws and policies that affect families of children with educational, social, emotional, or medical needs.
  • Helps families advocate for their children to obtain resources and services through training and parent/guardian support.
  • Works to expand opportunities for children and young adults with special needs.
  • Collaborates with LMSD administrators to share parent perspectives, improve programming and policies, and solve problems.

Meetings for 2014-15
Unless otherwise announced, 2014-15 meetings will be held in
Board Room A, LMSD Administration Building
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

Meetings are typically held on the first Tuesday of the month at 7pm.
Email jim@broadside.org to join our listserv and get up-to-date info on meetings.

  

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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.

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The Lower Merion Committee for Special Education is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  

The CSE is always looking for 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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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 the materials from our last meeting, about Special Needs Trusts, Power of Attorney, and Guardianship.


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