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We are composed of parents, agencies, and district representatives, established to assist in improving special education in DE County, PA.

The Right to Education Local Task Force (composed of parents, agencies, and district representatives) was established to assist in improving education for all school-age children with learning disabilities, physical handicaps, emotional difficulties, and hearing, vision, speech, language and hearing impairments.The Task Force makes recommendations to improve, strengthen, expand and monitor programs and services; speaks on behalf of special education students; and communicates their needs, problems and concerns to schools and other agencies providing special education programs. We hold almost 8 general meeting during the school year. Most are followed by workshops, panel discussion or presentations. All Local Task Force General Meetings Include:

* Dissemination of local resources, services, legislative updates, parent and professional training opportunities and discussions on current issues impacting local special education.

* The opportunity to network with agencies, other parents and professionals and help find answers to questions.

* The opportunity to share experiences within the system of special education to advise the State Task Force. Many General Meeting are followed by presentations.

10/31/2026

Applications are open for the C2P2 Class of 2027! 🎉

If you’ve been thinking about applying, I encourage you to take that step! ❤️

Learn more and apply: https://disabilities.temple.edu/c2p2

C2P2 2027 applications are open!

Build your leadership and advocacy skills while learning how to create change for people with disabilities!

📅 Applications close at 5 pm on Wednesday, November 18, 2026

💻 The hybrid program runs January-September 2027, with eight required sessions.

🔗 Learn more and apply on our website: https://buff.ly/TFNq0Jh

10/25/2026

Join us on October 30 for an informative session on the latest changes to Medicaid and MAWD, presented by the Pennsylvania Health Law Project.

This session will cover important updates that can affect your family's healthcare options.

Don’t miss this opportunity to empower your family with valuable knowledge!

Register now! www.tfaforms.com/5230768

10/22/2026

On November 5, Legal Clinic for the Disabled is hosting a free Will and Power of Attorney writing clinic with Dilworth Paxson LLP, SeniorLAW Center, and the offices of Rep. Ben Waxman and Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta.

Please note: there is a typo in the flyer and the clinic is at 11:30 A.M., not 11:30 P.M.

🔗Learn more and register at bit.ly/waxmanlegalclinic

ID: A black and gold background with headshots of Representative Waxman and Representative Kenyatta and the text 'Free Legal Clinic to draft simple Wills, Powers of Attorney, and living Wills.' Along with additional information about the event.

10/17/2026

A message from the Pennsylvania Department of Human services...

Update to County Assistance Office (CAO) Hours of Operation

All CAOs, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Customer Service Center, and the PA DHS Helpline currently have a delayed opening to the public of 11:00am on Thursdays. Starting November 5th 2026, they will have a delayed opening of 1:00pm on Thursdays.

The public will not be able to enter offices and calls will not be accepted before 1:00pm on Thursdays due to staff training. This will not impact hours of operation on other days of the week. Thursday delayed openings will continue for the foreseeable future.

Individuals can still submit an application or renewal, report a change, submit verification documents, and more anytime online at dhs.pa.gov/COMPASS

10/17/2026

We are very excited to announce the release of our Request for Applications (RFA) for the new 2027-2031 State Plan! The RFA is for grants that begin July 1, 2027. Learn more here:

https://www.paddc.org/new-funding-opportunities-available-through-paddc-request-for-applications/

10/13/2026

Chester County Right to Education Task Force
Register Here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/peac-and-wcu-college-of-education-and-social-work-conference--2026

10/07/2026

The Chester Upland School District Families this is for you!

On behalf of Carole Clancy, Director, Bureau of Special Education (BSE), the official notification letter for compliance monitoring to be conducted by the BSE in your region, is attached.

BSE is not hosting in-person monitoring training this year. The monitoring training videos, CMCI handouts and manuals are all available at the link below for your review.

https://www.pdeims.com/

Comments should be sent by October 19, 2026! Details below!

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and continued interest in complying with this federally mandated requirement. Should you have any questions regarding the 2026-27 monitoring, please contact your monitoring Chairperson

10/04/2026

October Parent-to-Parent: What Can You Request from Your School District? - https://mailchi.mp/giftedpage/t2tsep26-10161733

06/27/2026

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is hosting a webinar for individuals and families on limitations of overtime, paid relative caregiving and travel. Plan to attend to learn about recent guidance from ODP. The session will also include time to answer frequently asked questions.

Date: July 2, 2026, from 11:00am to 11:45am

Who should attend: Individuals and Families

Register at the link below:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7126328940723041118

Address

200 Yale Avenue
Morton, PA
19070

Telephone

+16109389000

Website

https://tinyurl.com/delcorighttoed

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