ALL students can reach their maximum potential!
That is the fundamental belief of the FAMILIES TO THE MAX: Pennsylvania Statewide Family Network (F2MAX). This dedicated group of families, professionals, and community members is leading change in our homes, schools, and communities. By building awareness, empowering families, presuming competence, and fostering high expectations of students with disabilities, the Network is leading change in Pennsylvania.
Important News for Families
NEW! PaTTAN Publication Bundle for Families
Family’s Quick Start Guide to Special Education
See the Bundle and other family-friendly information on the Resources for Families page.
New Animated Videos about ALL the IEP Team Members!
Have you ever wondered who should be at an IEP team meeting or why an individual was there? Check out this new series of short clips introducing each member of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) team. Follow PaTTAN on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LindedIn to see new releases, or visit the YouTube playlist. Great to share with staff, families, and your school community.
Upcoming Family Events
Conflict Resolution Skills for Schools and Families Webinar
March 20, 2023, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Training will focus on skills to successfully resolve conflicts and communicate well throughout a child's educational experience. Topics covered will include introduction to conflict resolution; conflict management styles and self-assessment; communication skills; perceptions and attitudes; and a six-step conflict engagement model.
Audience: Families and school personnel
Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate individuals who have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and who need assistance at this event. Contact: Heather Doyle
Health Matters: Supporting Children & Youth With Disabilities
Misunderstood: How Children with Disabilities are Often Misunderstood at School and What You Can do to Help
PaTTAN System Conference Schedule 2023 & 2024
| Conference Title |
2023 |
2024 |
| Pennsylvania Department of Education Annual Conference |
March 1-3
Hershey Lodge |
TBD |
| ACC Talks Web Conference |
May 12
Virtual |
May 10
Virtual |
Literacy Symposium
|
N/A |
June 11-13
Virtual |
| Math Symposium |
June 13-14
Virtual |
N/A |
| 2023 Computer Science for All PA (CSforAllPA) Summit |
June 14-15
PaTTAN |
TBD |
| Pennsylvania Deaf-Blind Project's Family Learning Conference |
June 23-24
State College |
TBD |
| Pennsylvania Special Education Leadership Academy: Connecting Through Challenge, Change and Opportunity |
N/A |
July TBD
Gettysburg |
| National Autism Conference |
July 31-August 3
Hybrid/State College |
August 5-8
State College |
| PA Community on Transition Conference |
August 9-10
State College |
TBD |
| HELIX: High Expectations for Low Incidence Disabilities |
TBD |
TBD |
PA PBIS Implementers Forum
(*MTSS Integration Strand Years) |
|
*November 1-3
Hershey Lodge |
TBD |
For more family training networking opportunities, please visit PaTTAN's, PEAL's, and
HUNE's events and resources on the Resources for Families page.
Want a training in your region? Contact us at f2max@pattan.net or call 1-800-441-3215, ext. 3262.