Community Resources

Below is a list of resources to help navigate a variety of Special Education needs.

ASCEND Group, whose goal is to provide support to individuals on the autism spectrum and their families through educational programs, support groups and social gatherings.
www.ascendgroup.org

Autism Society of America, Greater Philadelphia Chapter: 610-358-5256       
www.asaphilly.org

Bureau of Special Education Consult Line, a parent help line: 1-800-879-2301
https://www.nchpad.org/Directories/Organizations/3446/Bureau~of~Special~Education​ 

Education Law Center
215-238-6970
www.elc-pa.org

Hoagies Gifted Education
www.hoagiesgifted.org

MusicWorks Music Therapy *may be funded by Medical Access 
​www.musicworkswonders.org

PAGE: Pennsylvania Association of Gifted Education: 1-888-736-6443
www.giftedpage.org

PEGS: Pennsylvanians for the Education of Gifted Students
www.pegsgifted.org

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network
www.pattan.net

William's Syndrome Association Education Resources
sites.google.com/williams-syndrome.org/wsa-education-resources/home?authuse

Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy
www.wrightslaw.com

Recently Recorded Presentations of Interest 

1.  April 29, 2020, IDEA/FAPE During Covid19- Presented by the law firm of Reisman, Carolla, Gran, & Zuba, on YouTube
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2.  SDI PEAL Center: Webinar & others:
​Webinars – The PEAL Center, see April 16th 2020 Specially Designed Instruction(SDI) while Learning from Home
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