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< Back NORTHWEST TRI-COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT 5 (IU5) Parent Support Center THE PARENT SUPPORT CENTER The Family Support Center offers information on the Procedural Safeguards afforded to families of children in special education. The FSC consultant serves as a liaison between parents and school personnel at special education meetings, IEP's and other school meetings. If you have questions or concerns about your child's special education program, please contact Corinne Davis, Parent Consultant at (814) 450-3345 or FSC@iu5.org . Local Task Force The Local Right to Education Task Force of Erie, Crawford, and Warren County. The Local Right to Education Task Force is made up of parents, professionals, and citizen advocates dedicated to the education of all school-aged children who receive special education services. Local Task Forces (LTFs) were formed more than twenty years ago to represent the needs and interests of students with intellectual disability and their families. Today, most LTFs have expanded their efforts to include all students with disabilities. Membership in the Local Task Force is determined at the local level, with a 51% majority of parents/consumers required. Each LTF must have representatives from the Intermediate Unit, the local MH/MR (Mental Health/Mental Retardation Office), the local ARC, school districts, and parents/consumers. LTFs are actively involved with programs and services for students with disabilities in all school districts across the state and follow procedures outlined in the handbook developed by the State Task Force.

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< Back LOCAL TASK FORCE LTF Lancaster-Lebanon & Support Group Intermediate Unit IU 13 Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 (IU 13) is an education service agency dedicated to delivering irresistible services to school districts and communities across the state. IU 13 is a leader in recognizing the needs of schools and implementing programs to meet those needs, with a core compelling purpose of improving student learning IU13 Lebanon County Office One Cumberland Street Lebanon, PA 17042 717-450-1500 Lancaster County Office 1020 New Holland Ave ​Lancaster, PA 17601 The Task Force functions as an independent organization of parents and other residents of Lancaster and Lebanon counties who are interested in working with school districts, IU13, and community agencies to further the rights of students with special needs. Free Parent Information Sessions Download the flyer/schedule. All meetings are held - 12:00 PM-2:00 PM; please feel free to bring your lunch to the meeting. CONTACTS FOR MORE INFORMATION Melissa Sherlock, Chair 717-435-0436 Parent Ms.melissasherlock@yahoo.com Joy Smith Linton, Vice Chair (717) 898‐7627 Parent GretnesQue1388@outlook.com Lancaster‐Lebanon IU13 717‐606‐1600 www.iu13.org/rte-task-force The Local Task Force (LTF) – is a Parent / Family Support Network Group for Families that Have a Child with a Disability. The Local Task Force membership consists of parents and family members of children with disabilities, local IU representatives, local MH / ID office, the Local Arc, area school districts and charter schools, and additional agency outreach programs. The function of the Local Task Force is to support each other through dialogue, training, and networking. You should attend the LTF if: • You are a family member supporting a school-age child with a disability • You are a local public/ private service provider • You are a school district employee • You have a concern or questions regarding the special education system • You want to network with family members and professionals • You are interested in finding out more about the Local Task Force • You want to share information with the special education community • You want to learn more about regulations and special education processes such as Evaluations Reports, IEPs, and NOREPs.

< Back Northeastern Child Care Services Northeastern Child Care Services, a not-for-profit organization, strives to provide high quality early care and learning opportunties for children from birth through eleven years, especially for children at risk of school failure. In order to provide the above, every effort is made to work in collaboration with the child's family, other child care providers and community resources. early childhood education

< Back COVID Resources for quarantines and kids Brene Brown It’s a quick 20 minutes from Brené Brown on managing the space we’re in w/COVID19. She has some tips for managing kids right now as well as family and work dynamics. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unlocking-us-with-bren%C3%A9-brown/id1494350511?i=1000469683601

< Back Family YMCA Early Childhood Development Center The Family YMCA of Easton, Phillipsburg & Vicinity is a nonprofit charitable organization that promotes Judeo-Christian principles through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. early childhood education

< Back Wayne County Drug and Alcohol Commission Drug and alcohol intake and assessment Placement in the level of drug and alcohol treatment that best meets your needs Benefit coordination or funding to ensure the cost of your treatment is covered Access to a variety Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) options to help you with your recovery from heroin or opioid addiction 24/7 access to emergency placement or warm handoff services Ongoing case management services to assist with needs that may interfere with your successful recovery Recovery support services from a Certified Recovery Specialist

< Back Institute for Behavior Change Since 1997, we have been providing "Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services" (BHRS) funded by the EPSDT program of Medicaid under the direct supervision of licensed professional psychologists in the Southeastern region of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties). As in at least 37 other states, these services are available to any Pennsylvania child who has a diagnosed mental disability, regardless of family income, under the Social Security Act

< Back Monessen City School District Monessen, a very caring and unique school district, relies on versatility in meeting the needs of our very special young people by assisting them to become productive citizens and confident individuals in our own and world community.children's education

< Back Keystone SMILES Community Learning Center, Inc. As a community-based, nonprofit organization, Keystone SMILES Community Learning Center provides schools and other community based organizations with the National Service Resources needed to tutor, mentor and provide hands-on service learning programs aimed to increase academic engagement of students across their 10 county service region. SMILES believes in combining education with community service as a teaching methodology for all generations. Special emphasis has been placed on school readiness and school success initiatives. SMILES implements over 20 different programs addressing child development, at-risk youth, school support, service learning, fitness and recreation, human needs, environment, senior citizens and adult education

< Back Lourdesmont Good Shepherd Youth and Family Services Drug and alcohol rehab - residential long-term treatment, outpatient drug rehabilitation treatment andrtial hospitalization/day treatment for adolescents, persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disordersdrug and alcohol rehab

< Back Luzerne County NEPA Intergenerational Coalition of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren NEPA Intergenerational Coalition was created to build an extensive support system and advocacy network for grandparents and family caregivers raising grandchildren. We will be hosting our 8th Annual conference for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren on Friday, October 24, 2014 at Mohegan Sun Convention Center, Wilkes-Barre, PA. For more information, please contact Anne Hogya, Pittston Memorial Library, 570-654-9565