The Center for Student Learning Charter School at Pennsbury provides Special Education programming for students in grades 6 through 12 who present with a range of educational needs in the least restrictive environment.  The Special Education department works closely with parents, students, and staff to provide supports and accommodations to create a successful learning environment for all CSL students.  If you have more specific questions about the Special Education Department at CSL, please contact the Special Education Coordinator, Christen Cartolaro, at 215.269.7390 ext. 133 or via email at ccartolaro@cslcharter.org. 

 

Learning Opportunities and Events for Students and Parents

Transition Opportunities

• Bucks County IU Secondary Transition Options and Resource Fair - November 6, 2024 - click here to learn more!  

 

 

2024 Flyer

• Southern Bucks County Transition Services Fair - October 24, 2024 - click here to learn more!

 

 

Bucks County Right to Education Task Force - Free events for Parents and Educators - All events will be held at the BCIU #22 located at 705 N. Shady Retreat Road, Doylestown, PA 18901.  Please register by emailing Rachel Burkett at rburkett@bucksiu.org or calling 215.348.2940, ext. 1221 

 

 

• 2024 PA Transition Conference - July 31, 2024

  The primary purpose of this virtual conference is to expand the capacity of youth, family members, schools and community partners to examine, appreciate, and invoke the powers and potential that lies within each of us to examine our dreams and aspirations to promote successful transitions of youth/young adults with disabilities. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about a variety of effective practices to engage all community stakeholders to assist youth/young adults with disabilities in achieving successful post-school outcomes.  Check back for registering information! 

 

Other Opportunities

• Bucks County Center for Independent Living Events
  • Disabilities and Mental Health - Tuesday, February 13th - register here
  • ODP Waivers - Tuesday, February 6, 2024 - register here

Resources

• Annual Public Notice
• Pennsylvania Department of Education - a link to the website of PDE whose mission is to academically prepare children and adults to succeed as productive citizens
• PaTTAN - a link to the Parent Information portion of the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) with videos, special events, and resources for families

• Procedural Safeguards Notice - A document outlining the rights of parents and students receiving Special Education Services
  • Understanding the Procedural Safeguards Notice - a PDE publication to assist parents in understanding the Procedural Safeguards Notice document

• Is Your Child Having Difficulty in School? - a guide for parents of struggling students on how to communicate their concerns with the school

• Parent Guide to Special Education - a PDE publication for parents reviewing Special Education eligibility and programming, the school's responsibilities, and parental rights

• Understanding the Language of Special Education- a PDE publication of educational terms, agencies and organizations, and services

• www.pasecondarytransition.org- This website, which is continually updated, provides youth, young adults, parents, and professionals with secondary transition resources to facilitate a young person’s progress towards post-secondary goals related to education, employment, and community living.