Student Services special education programs operated by the Tredyffrin/Easttown School District This means that students with disabilities or giftedness who need special http://www.tesd.k12.pa.us/District/stuservices.htm
Extractions: The Office of Individualized Student Services supports the District's mission to empower all students as self-directed, creative, lifelong learners and responsible citizens who will flourish in a diverse and dynamic world, by providing them with a strong foundation of knowledge, skills, and experience. The focus of the District's educational program is to help students to develop to their maximum potential and to acquire skills in ways that stimulate curiosity and foster creativity. The Office of Individualized Student Services provides support, in conjunction with the regular education program, through a range of specialized student services. Health, guidance, and psychological services, and a complete range of special education programs are consistent with the District's policy to provide an educational program for all children in the least restrictive environment, in compliance with state and federal mandates. Additionally, the Office of Individualized Student Services monitors home schooled and non-resident students and provides Districtwide programs of student assessment. Assessment The Office of Student Services coordinates the District's overall program of standardized group assessment. These group measures are analyzed at the building and District levels for individual and group trends to provide input for ongoing review of curriculum content and instructional practices.
Extractions: Site Map Jennings offers a full range of educational programs. A unique attraction at the center is its relict prairie, which includes the spectacular and well-known prairie flower, the blazing star. The relict prairie ecosystem is rare in Pennsylvania. Visitors should try to visit in late July or early August when the pairie is in full bloom. Jennings Environmental Education Center is one of several state parks specifically dedicated to provide environmental education and interpretation to the community. A variety of programs are available for children, teachers, and the general public that increase knowledge and awareness of the beauty and importance of our natural resources. By taking some time to explore Jennings through its trail network or community programs, visitors can enjoy the outdoors while learning the skills needed to be good stewards of Pennsylvaniaâs outstanding natural resources. Jennings provides a unique combination of prairie and forest, which offers a wide array of resource and education opportunities. One of the parkâs main features, the 20-acre prairie ecosystem, is home to distinctive prairie plants and the endangered massasauga rattlesnake. The most noteworthy and spectacular prairie flower is the blazing star. Jennings was the first reserve established in Pennsylvania to protect an individual plant species and remains the only public and protected prairie in the Commonwealth.
Parent Guides: Communicating Through Letter Writing (PA9) Throughout your child s school years, there is always a need to communicate Before the school system may provide special education and related services http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/parent/pa9txt.htm
Extractions: PDF version Throughout your child's school years, there is always a need to communicate with school: teachers, administrators, and others concerned with your child's education. There are also times when the school needs to communicate with you. This is particularly true when your child has a disability and is receiving special education services. Some of this communication is informal, such as phone calls, comments in your child's notebook, a chat when picking your child up from school, or at a school function. Other forms of communication are more formal and need to be written down. Letters provide both you and the school with a record of ideas, concerns, and suggestions. Putting your thoughts on paper gives you the opportunity to take as long as you need to:
Extractions: Contact Station: Select Recipient Breaking News Your Story Idea Healthwatch Feedback Consumer Alert Feedback Earthwatch Weather Feedback Vai's Challenge General Feedback Website Feedback Ask Fred Sherman Email 10! Show Internship Application Breaking News Alerts 7 a.m. 4 p.m. View More NBC 10 E-News options Search Games Automotive Traffic Dating ... Community Email This Story Print This Story PHILADELPHIA - Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania and NBC 10 today announced that The MBF Center has been selected as the latest Community Champion in recognition of the organizations service to disabled high school students and adults. Community Champions is an initiative designed to recognize and support nonprofit organizations for their contributions to the communities of Philadelphia and its suburbs. The MBF Center, located in Norristown and serving clients in the five-county Philadelphia region, promotes independence and productivity for high school students and adults with disabilities who experience multiple barriers to employment. "We are delighted to provide our financial resources and extensive promotional and volunteer efforts behind such a vital community organization," said Stephen D. Steinour, Chairman and CEO of Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania. "One of the goals of the Community Champions program is to create awareness and to build community support for smaller organizations that are making a profound difference in our neighborhoods. The MBF Center is clearly a leader in our region when it comes to helping those with disabilities join the workforce."
