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#PAFamilyEngagement

Families and schools working together, because our students are worth it

Family engagement promotes equitable partnerships among schools, families, and communities to actively advance student achievement through shared commitment, decision making and responsibility.
 

Important News for Educators 

Educators, check out some ‘must-see’ trainings on our Technical Assistance page, including

  • Conflict Resolution Skills for Schools and Families Webinar
  • ​Health Matters: Supporting Children & Youth with Disabilities                                         
 

View the Online Course!Paraprofessionals’ Role in Family Engagement: A Key to Student Success



 

                                     Check out our new monthly newsletter 

                                                                     Family Engagement Building a Partnership with Families & Community. Click on image to go to Current Newsletter page                                                                                                                              


                                               Family Engagement Training Modules Are Available! Click here
 
 
       
           
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Resources

Enhancing Parent Involvement: A Practical Guide for Pennsylvania's Schools Supporting Students with Disabilities Enhancing Parent Involvement: A Practical Guide for Pennsylvania's Schools Supporting Students with Disabilities This publication was developed to assist districts and schools in enhancing parent engagement strategies. 
Enhancing School Engagement and Attendance for Students With Disabilities Enhancing School Engagement and Attendance for Students With Disabilities This resource provides information for educators, families, caregivers, and other stakeholders about removing barriers interfering with attendance, as well as strategies to improve school engagement and attendance for students with disabilities.
Families to the MAX Tip Sheet: Access to the General Education Curriculum Families to the MAX Tip Sheet: Access to the General Education Curriculum Regardless of a child’s placement, having access to the general education curriculum is a requirement of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This publication presents ways to provide access to the general education curriculum for students with disabilities.

Also available in Spanish.
Families to the MAX Tip Sheet: Access to the General Education Curriculum (Spanish) Families to the MAX Tip Sheet: Access to the General Education Curriculum (Spanish) Regardless of a child’s placement, having access to the general education curriculum is a requirement of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This publication presents ways to provide access to the general education curriculum for students with disabilities. Spanish version. 

Also available in English.
Families to the MAX Tip Sheet: Presuming Competence Families to the MAX Tip Sheet: Presuming Competence This tip sheet lists ways to reflect "presuming competence" in the Individualized Education Program. 

Also available in Spanish.
Families to the MAX Tip Sheet: Presuming Competence (Spanish) Families to the MAX Tip Sheet: Presuming Competence (Spanish) This tip sheet lists ways to reflect "presuming competence" in the Individualized Education Program. Spanish version.

Also available in English.
 
Family’s Quick Start Guide to Special Education Bundle Family’s Quick Start Guide to Special Education Bundle

Do you or someone you know have a child that qualifies for special education, but doesn't know where to start? This bundle includes several different publications that provide essential, comprehendible information to families who are new to special education! Included in this bundle are the following publications:


To order multiple bundles, type the quantity in the box and click the "Add to Cart" button. You can alter the quantity of individual issues by clicking "My Cart" and editing the quantity for each issue.

Helping Your Child Learn at Home Using an Online Learning Platform Helping Your Child Learn at Home Using an Online Learning Platform This publication provides a checklist for families who are using an online learning platform to teach their child at home.

Also available in Spanish.
Helping Your Child Learn at Home: What to Do When You Don’t Have Access to the Internet Helping Your Child Learn at Home: What to Do When You Don’t Have Access to the Internet This publication provides a checklist for families who are teaching their child at home and do not have access to the internet.

Also available in Spanish.
Helping Your Child Learn at Home: What to Do When You Don’t Have Access to the Internet (Spanish) Helping Your Child Learn at Home: What to Do When You Don’t Have Access to the Internet (Spanish) This publication provides a checklist for families who are teaching their child at home and do not have access to the internet.

Also available in English.
Lessons Learned From Virtual Learning During COVID-19: Tips for Educators Lessons Learned From Virtual Learning During COVID-19: Tips for Educators Families and educators were asked to provide tips based on their experience with virtual learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Also available in Spanish.
Lessons Learned From Virtual Learning During COVID-19: Tips for Educators (Spanish) Lessons Learned From Virtual Learning During COVID-19: Tips for Educators (Spanish) Families and educators were asked to provide tips based on their experience with virtual learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Also available in English.
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Consultants

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Erin Campion PaTTAN - WEST
Linda Cartwright PaTTAN - EAST
Jacqui DiDomenico PaTTAN - EAST
Amiris Dipuglia PaTTAN - CENTRAL
Jennifer Geibel PaTTAN - WEST
Kimberly Jenkins PaTTAN - EAST
Lori Chamberlain PaTTAN - CENTRAL
Gregory Lazur PaTTAN - WEST
Tara Kelly PaTTAN - EAST
Erin Campion PaTTAN - CENTRAL
Tesia Nasehi PaTTAN - EAST