The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (PA DHS) is pleased to share resources available through the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). The Special Education 101 presentation, available on YouTube, is a great overview for all human service staff who, in a variety of capacities, serve children and their families. Supporting documents and required forms are also helpful resources for your staff as they support children in their educational journey.

• Special Education 101 (Presentation) — YouTube Video
• Special Education Resources/Publications
  • Communicating With and About People With Disabilities
  • Special Education Timelines
  • Understanding the Language of Special Education
  • Education ABCs
  • Summary of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance
  • Secondary Transition Entitlement vs. Eligibility
  • ConsultLine
• Special Education Forms/Legal Forms
  • Annotated IEP
  • Annotated Reevaluation Report
  • Annotated Initial Evaluation Report
  • Annotated NOREP (Notice of Recommended Educational Placement)
  • Annotated Agreement to Waive Reevaluation
  • Annotated Invitation to the IEP Meeting
  • Annotated Prior Written Notice for Initial Evaluation
  • Annotated Prior Written Notice for Reevaluation
  • Annotated Parental Consent to Excuse Members From IEP Meeting
  • Annotated SAAFP (Summary of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance)