Philadelphia Schools are in dire need of reform. In an effort to achieve this goal, two committees, The Right to Education Task Force and The School Reform Commission, have been formed to focus on improving the situation for all Philadelphia Schools students. A new mission statement, a Declaration of Education, an anti-truancy effort, and summer programs have all been implemented within the district of Philadelphia Schools.
The Right to Education Task Force, which focuses on special education and persons with disabilities served by Philadelphia Schools, strives to do the following:
-> Review state and national legislation that affects improvements of special education classes
-> Participate in active and meaningful discussion about education concerns, and give recommendations to resolve them
-> Serve as advisors and advocates to protect the rights of students with disabilities
-> Encourage and facilitate cooperation between public and private agencies and their officials to provide services to persons with disabilities
Philadelphia Schools has put a School Reform Commission in place in order to continue the improvement of Philadelphia...