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The PEAL Center
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The PEAL Center Announces New Executive Director

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Contact:  Anya Fredrickson Communications, The PEAL Center [email protected] 412- 281- 4404 ex. 213 PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release [Pittsburgh, September…
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Is a PA ABLE Account Right for You?

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Selena is a 24-year-old young woman who happens to have autism and an intellectual disability. Because of her disabilities, she…

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Your Child’s Transition from Preschool Early Intervention to School Age Programs!

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Your child is growing up and it is time to talk about moving from Preschool to Kindergarten or First grade!…

February 25, 2020
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How are You Getting Involved this Summer?

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Tired of the winter chill yet? Take a minute to fast forward to that warm summer sun, because now is…

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Extended School Year (ESY) Essentials

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This article was originally published February 2018 and updated January 2020. What is ESY? Extended School Year services, or ESY,…

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After 34 Years, the Supreme Court Revisits FAPE

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by Barbara E. Ransom, Esq., Civil Rights Attorney It is important to remember that before 1975, school districts were not…

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Self-Advocacy with PEAL’s Youth Leadership Coordinator

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So how does one come to being a self-advocate? Meet Katie Smith, PEAL’s Youth Leadership Coordinator who coaches youth and…

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Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment (PASA): Important Information for Families

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PSSA and Keystone tests may be familiar to most parents because most students, including students with disabilities, participate in these…

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When is a Threat a Threat? The Rights of Students with Disabilities in Schools

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With the increase in incidents of school violence across the United States, school districts are becoming increasingly vigilant in responding…

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The Importance of Getting Involved

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This article was written by Linda Carmona-Bell and appeared in the FAMILIES TO THE MAX Summer 2018 Newsletter. We as…

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