Educators must meet the challenge of teaching the general education curriculum to students with diverse learning needs in the same classroom. Topics of special focus like reading and math must be addressed and activities to facilitate appropriate behavior and successful transition must take place.

These challenges are addressed through effective instruction and assessments that target individual student progress, directly related to academic standards. Assessment results are utilized by educators to organize content and deliver it through instruction designed to achieve optimum student performance.

This section provides information and links to assist teachers and administrators with teaching and leading in Pennsylvania school districts. It includes glossary terms, frequently asked questions, links to PaTTAN consultants, training opportunities, and other useful information and resources.