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AVONDALE, PA – A Day in Our Shoes has launched a newly redesigned and expanded IEP Goal Bank on its website, providing parents and teachers with an invaluable resource for …
A Day in Our Shoes Unveils Redesigned IEP Goal Bank to Support Parents and Teachers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) and the Department of Education are advancing their commitment to services for individuals with disabilities. Secretaries Nancy A. Walker …
Unlocking Potential: Pennsylvania Advances Assistive Technology for Students with Sensory Impairments Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has announced $250,000 in grant funding to support master’s level Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) graduate students during their school-based placements. This initiative aims …
Pennsylvania Offers Grants to Attract Speech-Language Pathologists Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has awarded over $1.4 million to 77 school entities to help cultivate the next generation of special educators. This funding aims to …
Pennsylvania Invests $1.4 Million to Boost Special Education Workforce Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — On the evening of May 7, Judith Creed Horizons for Achieving Independence (JCHAI) is set to host its annual Spring Gala Celebration, a vital event in the …
JCHAI Hosts Annual Gala to Support Independence for Individuals with Disabilities Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — In a progressive move that redefines the panorama of education in Chester County, the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) this week announced transformative initiatives changing the face …
Chester County Ignites Innovation in Education: A Pioneering Leap for Students with Special Needs and Beyond Read More
BERWYN, PA — A new legal eagle has landed at McAndrews, Mehalick, Connolly, Hulse, and Ryan P.C. (MLO). With an invigorated sense of purpose, the firm now welcomes Attorney Rachel …
Powerhouse Advocate Rachel Rosenberg Adds Legal Prowess to McAndrews Law Offices’ Special Education Team Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services (DHS) is celebrating the appointment of Kristin Ahrens, Deputy Secretary for the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP), as a board member-at-large at the …
Pennsylvania’s Deputy Secretary for ODP, Kristin Ahrens, Appointed to National Board for Developmental Disabilities Services Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry’s (L&I) Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) recently announced a significant federal grant that will enhance pre-employment transition services for students with …
Shapiro Administration Launches $9.9 Million Project to Support Students with Disabilities Read More PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education is offering grants worth $1.5 million to create career opportunities for paraprofessionals in the special education field. Intermediate units that partner with community …
Pennsylvania Department of Education Offers $1.5M Grants to Create Career Pathways for Special Education Paraeducators Read More