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The Bureau of Special Education works collaboratively with educators, schools, agencies, and other stakeholders across Pennsylvania to ensure students have access to quality and meaningful education supports, services, and opportunities.

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Answers to FAQs: Additional Information Regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic from BSE

Guidance and Answers to FAQs on COVID-19 Compensatory Services

Special Education and Preschool Early Intervention Evaluations and Virtual Assessment Guidance

Staying Safe While Providing In-Home Services During COVID-19

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Attendance and Students with Disabilities

Family-friendly resources from the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN)

Staying Safe While Receiving In-Home Services During COVID-19

Students with IEPs and the 2020-21 School Year (YouTube)

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