According to its web site, the Bureau of Special Education of The Pennsylvania Department of Education is to provide effective and efficient planning, administration, monitoring, and training activities which result in an appropriate education aimed at increasing standards for all exceptional students in the state of Pennsylvania.

Parents and advocates may contact the Special Education ConsultLine at 1-800-879-2301 (in-state) or (717) 657-5842 (out-of-state) for information regarding Special Education Regulations and the Complaint System.

The site supplies information and links to the following:

Approved Private Schools Assessment Charter Schools Compliance Council for Exceptional Children Early Childhood Education Events Gifted Education Grants and Funding

Monitoring Parent Education & Advocacy Leadership (PEAL) Center Parent Education Network (PEN) Special Education Plans Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP) SEAP Autism Work Group State Task Force Training/Technical Assistance Tutoring

The site provides links to many special education offices and services for families with special education needs.