New Hope-Solebury School District

Medical Assistance

The document below was prepared by Disability Rights Pennsylvania to provide an overview of medical assistance for students with disabilities in Pennsylvania. To view a memorandum from the Bureau of Special Education regarding the impact of School Based ACCESS Program (SBAP) services on the Medical Assistance program, please click here. 

PASA (Assessment Alternatives)

The Individuals with Disabilities Act of 2004 (IDEA) requires that States and Local Education Agencies (LEAs) ensure that all children with disabilities are included in all general state and district-wide assessment programs, including assessments used for purposes of satisfying the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The document below outlines the criteria used to qualify students for accommodations during state assessments.

For information about accommodations for students taking the PSAT and SAT exams, please visit the College Board website. 

Glossary of Terms

To better understand the terminology and acronyms used in special education departments, the glossaries below are a helpful reference. 

LD Online Glossary - LD OnLine seeks to help children and adults reach their full potential by providing accurate and up-to-date information and advice about learning disabilities and ADHD. The site features hundreds of helpful articles, multimedia, monthly columns by noted experts, first person essays, children’s writing and artwork, a comprehensive resource guide, and active forums.

Wrights Law - Wrights Law is a website founded by Pete Wright, an attorney who began representing children with special needs, and his wife Pam Wright, a psychotherapist for children and families. The site glossary can be used to define special education and legal terms associated with it. 

Activites for Special Needs Students

Disclaimer: The District is aware of the following programs in the surrounding area that seek to support the needs of special education students. The list is intended to be a point of reference for families and does not reflect the District's endorsement of these programs.