OK vs. Council Rock School District
Pennsylvania Special Education Hearing Officer FINAL DECISION AND ORDER Student’s Name: O.K. Date of Birth: [redacted] ODR No. 14916-1314AS CLOSED HEARING Parties to the Hearing: Parent[s] Council Rock School District The Chancellor Center 30 North Chancellor Street Newtown, PA 18940 Representative: Pro se Erin N. Kernan Esq. 60 East Court Street PO Box 1389 Doylestown, […]
Taking on Cerebral Palsy
Great story out of Michigan… “TEMPERANCE, Mich. – A 14-year-old Michigan boy set out on a 40-mile trek on Saturday with his 7-year-old brother strapped to his back, hoping to raise awareness about the muscular condition that prevents the younger boy from being able to walk without help. Hunter Gandee, with 50-pound Braden securely strapped […]
Autism benefits scheduled for Wildwood
“A 5K fund-raising run and a charitable ride to the Shore are being planned by Autism Speaks’ local chapter. The run – the group’s second annual – will take place Aug. 23 on the Wildwood Boardwalk starting at Rio Grande Avenue. The fee for those who register online is $25; it’s $30 for those registering […]
PM vs. Muncy School District
Pennsylvania Special Education Hearing Officer FINAL DECISION AND ORDER Student’s Name: P.M. Date of Birth: [redacted] ODR No. 14400-1314AS CLOSED HEARING Parties to the Hearing: Parent[s] Muncy School District 125 New Street Muncy, PA 17756 Representative: Phillip A. Drumheiser, Esq. P.O. Box 890 Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 Jeffrey F. Champagne, Esq. 100 Pine Street PO Box […]
SM vs. Delaware Valley School District
PENNSYLVANIA SPECIAL EDUCATION HEARING OFFICER DECISION Child’s Name: S.M. Date of Birth: [redacted] Dates of Hearing: March 4, 2014 April 28, 2014 June 5, 2014 CLOSED HEARING ODR File Nos. 14550-1314KE and 14606-1314KE Parties to the Hearing: Parent[s] Delaware Valley School District 258 Route 6 and 209 Milford, PA 18337 Representative: Heather M. Hulse, Esquire […]
GL vs. Council Rock School District
PENNSYLVANIA SPECIAL EDUCATION HEARING OFFICER DECISION DUE PROCESS HEARING Name of Child: G. L. ODR #14626/13-14 AS Date of Birth: [redacted] Dates of Hearing: March 11, 2014 April 22, 2014 April 28, 2014 June 10, 2014 CLOSED HEARING Parties to the Hearing: Parent[s] Council Rock School District The Chancellor Center 30 North Chancellor Street Newtown, […]
CH vs. Governor Mifflin School District
This is a redacted version of the original decision. Select details have been removed from the decision to preserve anonymity of the student. The redactions do not affect the substance of the document. PENNSYLVANIA SPECIAL EDUCATION HEARING OFFICER DECISION EXPEDITED DUE PROCESS HEARING Name of Child: C.H. ODR #15129/13-14 AS Date of Birth: [redacted] Date…
NK vs. School District Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Special Education Hearing Officer DECISION ODR No. 14362-1314KE Child’s Name: N.K. Date of Birth: [redacted] Dates of Hearing: 1/7/14, 1/15/14, 1/24/14, 2/21/14 2/26/14, 3/7/14, 3/20/14, 3/27/14, 4/4/14, 4/16/14, 4/22/14 CLOSED HEARING Parties to the Hearing: Parents School District Philadelphia 440 N. Broad Street, Suite 313 Philadelphia, PA 19130 Representative: Parent Attorney Liliana Yazno-Bartle, Esquire […]
AK vs. School District Philadelphia
This is a redacted version of the original decision. Select details have been removed from the decision to preserve anonymity of the student. The redactions do not affect the substance of the document. Pennsylvania Special Education Hearing Officer DECISION ODR No. 14361-1314KE Child’s Name: A.K. Date of Birth: [redacted] Dates of Hearing: 1/7/14, 1/15/14, 1/24/14,…
“Regardless of where children live in this city, they have a right to a high-quality education”
“Regardless of where children live in this city, they have a right to a high-quality education…” – Philadelphia School District Superintendent, William Hite “Regardless of where children live in this city, they have a right to a high-quality education,” he said, “and poverty shouldn’t influence that. Whether they are learning English shouldn’t influence that. If […]