Parkland School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, color, national origin, sex, handicap or limited English proficiency in its activities, programs or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Dr. Matt Carlson, Director of Student Services at the Parkland School District Administration Building, 1210 Springhouse Road, Allentown, PA 18104 or call (610) 351-5555. For information regarding services, activities and facilities that are accessible to and usable by handicapped persons, contact Mr. Andrew Weber, Director of Special Education, at the same aforementioned address and phone number.

In compliance with state and federal law, the Parkland School District will provide to each protected handicapped student, without discrimination or cost to the student or family, those related aids, services or accommodations which are needed to provide equal opportunity to participate in and obtain the benefits of the school program and extracurricular activities to the maximum extent appropriate to the student’s abilities. In order to qualify as a protected handicapped student, the child must be of school age with a physical or mental disability which substantially limits or prohibits participation in or access to an aspect of the school program.

These services and protections for “protected handicapped students” are distinct from those applicable to all eligible or exceptional students enrolled (or seeking enrollment) in special education programs.

The Parkland School District, in conjunction with the Lehigh Career and Technical Institute, offers a variety of programs. Admission to these programs is available to all students. Criteria for admission are limited to academic aptitude and achievement, and available space.