Alliance Members Believe. . .

"The cost of unfulfilled human potential is immeasurable."

Effective education programs prepare students with disabilities for success in the world.

Some students with disabilities may benefit from being placed in general education. Others may not.

The Alliance of Approved Private Schools promotes:

• A continuum of placement options
• Education in the least restrictive environment (LRE)

The Alliance is committed to:

• Assuring children with disabilities access to education programs that are flexible enough to meet their needs
• Guaranteeing each child a free appropriate public education as mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

The Alliance supports:

• Collaboration among school districts, approved private schools, parents, the PA Department of Education, other agencies and interested parties
• Development and delivery of educational services that meet the needs of each eligible student in the Commonwealth

Alliance Members Are Committed To...

• Ensuring that students with disabilities receive high quality services
• Offering cost-effective services that meet students' needs
• Enhancing student participation in society

The Alliance represents 26 approved private schools in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Our population includes students with moderate to severe disabilities who are from preschool-age to young adult. The specialized environments offered by Alliance schools enable students to fulfill their potential.