Special Education Services - Summary of services available for special education students in Lebanon School District

Special Education Procedural Safeguards - Click to review special education procedural safeguards

• BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION’S CONSULTLINE / PARENT HELPLINE – 800-879-2301

Parent Resources - More resources for parents of students with an IEP/504/GIEP

If you have any questions regarding special education services, please reach out to your child's school or district, or to your child's case manager (this can be found on a copy of his/her IEP/504/GIEP).

Contact Information and Resources - PDE's Bureau of Special Education contact information, and answers to FAQs about special education services.

Pennsylvania Parent Guide to Special Education for School Age Children

Consult Line - 1-800-879-2301 - This is a toll-free direct line to a special education specialist who can answer questions about federal and state laws relating to special education, as well as direct you to other agencies and support services.

If you have any questions regarding special education services, please reach out to your child's school or district, or to your child's case manager (this can be found on a copy of his/her IEP/504/GIEP).

AutismNow.Org - Containing an easy to use search engine, this website covers the latest news, information, upcoming events, and even a local agencies map for finding help in your area.

Autism Learn - This site is dedicated to the process of teaching Autistic children how to learn. It is jam-packed with visually stimulating activities geared toward helping develop skills with people, fine motor control, creating a connected hierarchy, learning about the seasons and weather, money, and much more.

Virtual Parent Group - A weekly virtual group for parents of children with Autism. Click this link to sign up.

Hearing Like Me - A wonderful resource for parents who have children who are deaf or who have hearing loss. It has a forum where you can share your story and talk with other parents.

Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children - This site has a lot of information and services for parents of children who are deaf-blind. In addition to their resources, they help parents and their children get involved in activities, as well as provide latest news and updates in the deaf-blind community.

Hearing Loss Association of America - A great resource for any parent with a hearing-impaired child, as it not only offers support resources, news, recommended reading, personal stories, and articles, it also has a section on laws and how your child with hearing loss has rights.

SpeechDelay.com - Created by a practicing speech and language pathologists, the site features tips to stimulate language development, a forum to interact directly with other families and speech-language pathologists, a wealth of links to other sites, a comprehensive reading list, and even a sign language section.

Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities - A website for parents with children who have dyslexia, are ADHD, or have other learning disabilities.

Support for Families of Children with Disabilities - They have been around since 1982, offering information to parents with multiple disabilities in children. They offer newsletters and resources, as well as upcoming events and services for educating parents and loved ones of children with disabilities.

Orthopedic Impairments - A friendly website project with a comprehensive mission to inform, educate, and help parents, teachers, and students with orthopedic impairments. If you are finding that you are having a difficult time communicating with your child’s school, they have a special section designed to help you through any bumps along the way.

Healthy Place - They offer interesting and informative blog entry detailing the long and difficult journey parents of mentally ill children travel. Although the entry is short, there are over eighty-five comments from various parents and loved ones of children who have serious emotional disturbances and disorders, each with a story to tell.

ReadingRockets.Org - If your child has a specific learning disability, such as trouble reading or communicating, this site offers great information and resources. Not only does it have a section solely for parents, but it has sections for teachers, principals, librarians, and other professions. It is also available in Spanish.

Brainline.org - This website covers information on how to help your child adjust, cope, develop, and rehabilitate after an injury. It also helps parents understand cognitive changes in their child and has useful information into peer networks and gaining self-esteem.