Parent Resources

IU13 serves the 22 public school districts in Lancaster and Lebanon counties, as well as students in nonpublic schools, preschoolers, and adult learners throughout Pennsylvania.

The Right to Education Task Force is a group of parents, educators, and agency representatives in Lancaster and Lebanon counties focused on improving the education of children with special needs (including children with intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, autism, emotional and behavioral issues, etc.). A series of free, educational seminars offer information on local resources for families and educators. Parents of children with special needs are welcomed and encouraged to attend. These seminars are open to the public.

Matches parents and family members of children and adults with disabilities or special needs, to supporting parents, on a one to one bases, according to conditions or concerns.

Consult Line personnel are available to parents and advocates of children with disabilities or children thought to be disabled to explain federal and state laws relating to special education; describe the options that are available to parents; inform the parents of procedural safeguards; identify other agencies and support services; and describe available remedies and how the parents can proceed.

Fitness4Focus is opening a new location in the Lancaster area at 5941 Main Street, East Petersburg. Please check their website for additional information.