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Education
Your Back-to-School Guide to Special Education Evaluations and Meetings
August 12, 2025
As you prepare for the new school year, remember that you are not alone in this process. The Arc of Greater Pittsburgh offers no-cost guidance, training, and advocacy to help families navigate evaluations, IEP meetings, and educational planning.
Pittsburgh disability advocacy groups see uptick in need after Allegheny County cuts education specialist positions
June 28, 2025
At South Side-based Achieva, the organization has seen at least 12 additional cases since the county cut the positions, Ms. Hartley said. She added, "all of them have been very challenging."
Empowering Students Through Leadership: Insights from the Student-Led IEP Webinar
January 8, 2025
The student-led IEP Webinar, hosted by the Arc of Greater Pittsburgh, provided a transformative look into how students can take active roles in their Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings.