Parent Support Group/Local Task Force
A Local Task Force (LTF) is a parent support group for parents who have a child with a disability. It is an organization dedicated to learning and sharing ideas as it relates to special education initiatives happening at the local and state levels.
Benefits of an LTF
An LTF can help to enhance collaboration between parents, the school districts, and agencies through a common forum. In working together through the sharing of information and the opportunities for presentations on special education educational initiatives, our children benefit and positive relationships can develop.
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Meetings
An LTF typically conducts five meetings throughout each school year. Attendees should include parents, advocates, community service providers, and district administration representatives.
Meeting Info
- In-person at Elk/Cameron County - Elk CareerLink
- 245 Depot Street
St. Marys, PA 15857 - McKean County: McKean County 911 Center
Route 6
Smethport, PA 16749 - Potter County - Potter CareerLink
279 US Route 6 West
Coudersport, PA 16915 - Zoom
- Call In: 1 (929) 205-6099
Meeting ID: 829 2879 1736 - LTF Meeting and Resources
Duties and Responsibilities of a Local Task Force
- Assist in the training of parents and others on matters pertaining to the State Task Force on the Right to Education.
- Carry out the letter and spirit of the Right to Education Consent Agreement (PARC vs. Commonwealth) as an advocate group for school-age children with intellectual disabilities.
- Follow the policies, procedures, and guidelines outlined by the State Task Force and review recommendations and communications from the State Task Force as a regular agenda item.
- Make recommendations that assist in improving and strengthening services for school-age children with intellectual disabilities.
- Refer systemic issues identified locally to the appropriate intermediate unit, LES, local agency, Bureau of Special Education Advisor, or to the State Task Force chairperson for clarification, recommendation, or resolution.
- Train new LTF members and serve as a means for educating the community at large about the needs of school-age children with intellectual disabilities.
- May review and comment on intermediate unit and school district special education plans and budgets.
- Assist the State Task Force in the collection of data to determine the effectiveness of the Right to Education for school-age children with intellectual disabilities.
- The LTF chairperson and/or vice-chair and/or designee (up to three persons) may participate in monitoring the school districts and charter schools in their region by serving as a peer monitor in the cyclical monitoring conducted yearly by the Bureau of Special Education.
- The LTF may conduct a parent satisfaction survey during any school year that the district is not being monitored by the Bureau of Special Education. The State Task Force can standardize and update as necessary.
LTF Resources
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IEP Resources
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