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Local Right to Education Task Force
Aiding & Supporting Parents of Children with Disabilities
History of the Local Task Force (LTF)
Although the initial intent of the LTF was to represent the needs and interests of students with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, today's LTF has expanded its efforts to include all students with disabilities.
Membership of the Local Task Force
Parent(s) of a student having a disability are invited to become a member of the LTF. Membership is easy; (1) attend two LTF meetings in a current school year and (2) request to become a member. There is never a cost to attend or to become a member of the LTF.
Any parent, local school district representative or community agency provider serving individuals with disabilities is welcomed and encouraged to become a member of the LTF.
Meetings
- October 2, 2024 - 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- November 6, 2024 - 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- December 4, 2024 - 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- February 5, 2025 - 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- March 5, 2025 - 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- April 2, 2025 - 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- May 7, 2025 (Election Meeting) - 9:30 am - 11:00 am
All LTF8 meetings are virtual. Link to join: https://iu08-org.zoom.us/j/93823710116
Meeting ID: 938 2371 0116
MEETING SCHEDULE (times are approximate):
9:30 am - 9:50 am - Informational Session on topics related to Special Education
10:00 am - 11:00 am - Regular Meeting
Goals of the LTF
- To advocate for the improvement, strengthening and expansion of educational programs for students with disabilities.
- To foster collaboration and communication among parents, schools and community agency providers.
- To assist families of school-age students with special education needs by providing information and support to help with navigating the special education landscape, including laws and regulations that affect their rights to special education.
- To educate the community at large about the needs of students with disabilities.
- To identify local needs and challenges based on feedback from LTF members then communicate these to local LTF contacts and to the State Task Force.
- To assist the administration in carrying out the rules and regulations growing out of the Right to Education Consent Agreement.
IU8 Member School Districts
IU8 Member Charter / Cyber Schools
LTF8 Contacts
Amanda Brady, LTF8 Co-Chairperson
email: LTF8@iu08.org
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Local-Task-Force-on-the-Right-to-Education-IU8-139052819635010/
IU8 Contact:
Dr. Amy Woomer, Chief Education Officer
Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8
814-940-0223
DISCLAIMER: No member of the LTF8 has direct affiliation with Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8, except those individuals identified as employees of IU8 and acting as IU8 employees to support the LTF. The actions, opinions, and viewpoints of LTF8 members do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of the Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 organization or its employees.
Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8
Website: https://www.iu08.org/
Location: 4500 6th Avenue, Altoona, PA, United States
Phone: (814)940-0223
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AppalachiaIU8/