A Special Education Teacher, Administrator and Lawyer walk into a bar....all you ever wanted to know about special education

PTO v School Sponsored activities

February 16, 2024 Robin Fabiano, Abigail Hanscom, Angela Smagula Season 4 Episode 17
PTO v School Sponsored activities
A Special Education Teacher, Administrator and Lawyer walk into a bar....all you ever wanted to know about special education
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A Special Education Teacher, Administrator and Lawyer walk into a bar....all you ever wanted to know about special education
PTO v School Sponsored activities
Feb 16, 2024 Season 4 Episode 17
Robin Fabiano, Abigail Hanscom, Angela Smagula

Listen in as Angela, Robin and Abby sort through the similarities and differences between PTO and School Sponsored activities. Learn more about what needs to be accommodated and what does not based on the ADA and special education compliance requirements.

Here is a sample letter to notify your PTO of their responsibilities under the ADA.

Here is a link to the American Diabetes Association ADA Q and A which applies to other students as well.

In 2013 the Office of Civil Rights issued a Dear Colleague letter that is linked here specific to participation in afterschool activities. It is linked here.

Here is a link to a Q and A related to child care centers and the ADA.

Check out this website for an organization that consults to PTOs for ADA compliance.

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Show Notes

Listen in as Angela, Robin and Abby sort through the similarities and differences between PTO and School Sponsored activities. Learn more about what needs to be accommodated and what does not based on the ADA and special education compliance requirements.

Here is a sample letter to notify your PTO of their responsibilities under the ADA.

Here is a link to the American Diabetes Association ADA Q and A which applies to other students as well.

In 2013 the Office of Civil Rights issued a Dear Colleague letter that is linked here specific to participation in afterschool activities. It is linked here.

Here is a link to a Q and A related to child care centers and the ADA.

Check out this website for an organization that consults to PTOs for ADA compliance.

Happy Listening!

Please tell us how you found us by completing this survey
Email us at ASTALPodcast@gmail.com
Follow us on Instagram @astalpodcast