The following navigation utilizes arrow, enter, escape, and space bar key commands. Left and right arrows move through main tier links and expand / close menus in sub tiers. Up and Down arrows will open main tier menus and toggle through sub tier links. Enter and space open menus and escape closes them as well. Tab will move on to the next part of the site rather than go through menu items.
The following navigation utilizes arrow, enter, escape, and space bar key commands. Left and right arrows move through main tier links and expand / close menus in sub tiers. When focused on Expand / Collapse button, use Up, Down and Enter buttons to open sub navigation. Up and Down arrows will sort sub tier links. Enter and space open menus and escape closes them as well. Tab will move on to the next part of the site rather than go through menu items.
Working with the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and the Bureau of Special Education (BSE) PaTTAN provides a full array of professional development and technical assistance targeted to improving student results. Our specialized and focused work on the EL Initiative is to ensure English Learners with dis/abilities receive appropriate, asset-based supports to maximize their academic achievement and language acquisition. We provide technical support and training for schools to ensure they have culturally and linguistically responsive practices in place to identify needs, address disparities, improve access to equitable services, and produce better outcomes for Multilingual Learners.
For information on professional learning opportunities and trainings related to English Learners with disabilities, please visit PaTTAN Learn or to request a customized training and technical support Customized Professional Development. To explore additional professional learning opportunities around English Learners, visit the SAS website at SAS English Learner Portal
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(Fillable Form) This publication is a guide for English Language (EL) Development Specialists to support the participation, development, and implementation of an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Each section provides questions to help guide discussion. EL Development Specialists can utilize the IEP Planning Notes column to support their planning and participation for an upcoming IEP meeting.