Educational Resources

Information on some local and national resources aimed at educational needs can be found below.

The resources are available to anyone, regardless of enrollment in the Caring Program or CHIP. The links provided on this site are for information only. The views of the linked organizations do not necessarily reflect the views of the Caring Program.

This list of resources is not meant to be exhaustive, and it does not contain a complete listing of all educational resources available for children with special health care needs. The listing will be updated on an ongoing basis and is in compliance with the Linking Policies of the organizations noted.

Educational Supports	Resource websites
Individualized Education Plans (IEP)	Education Law Center: The Right to Special Education in PA: A Guide for Parents & Advocates (PDF) The Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN): IEP Template (DOC) Education Law Center: Sample Letter to Request an Initial Special Education Evaluation(PDF)
Medical Service Plans for schools (504)	Education Law Center: A. What is a Medical Service Plan? B. What if My Child Is Found Ineligible for Special Education (PDF) The Parental Advocate: Sample of a 504
Charter Schools	US Charter Schools: Just for Parents
Cyber Schools	PA Home Schoolers: Pennsylvania Steps into a New Age
Home Schooling	Education Law Center: Deciding Where Your Child Will Get Services: The Placement Decision (PDF) Education Law Center: Home Schooling in Pennsylvania: A Brief Fact Sheet (PDF) Home Schooling and Private Tutoring