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Elizabeth Levitan��Staff Counsel�

Boston SpedPAC Resource Fair

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November 18, 2021

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What is EdLaw?

The EdLaw Project (“EdLaw”) is a Massachusetts-based non-profit organization located within the state public-defender agency (CPCS) focused on combating the School-to-Prison Pipeline by providing:

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  • Direct education advocacy in matters of special education, school discipline and school stability to children facing charges or DCF intervention.

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  • Community and child attorney trainings on special education rights and school discipline law.

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  • Systemic advocacy.

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  • General assistance through intake line: (617) 910-5829.

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What Edlaw Can do to help:

  • Advice

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  • Referrals

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  • Represent kids who have been pushed into the court system

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What to do before you call:

  • Ask for records, especially:
    • IEP/504
    • Evaluations
    • Discipline notices
    • Attendance

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  • Ask the school for what you want.

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Statewide Helpline�(617) 910-5829

edlawproject@publiccounsel.net

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Elizabeth Levitan

617-910-5812

elevitan@publiccounsel.net

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Website

www.youthadvocacyfoundation.org

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Tools and Resources Page

https://www.youthadvocacyfoundation.org/covid-19-resources

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COVID-19 Updates

https://www.youthadvocacyfoundation.org/coronavirus-updates-resources

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