Check out these summer opportunities for trainings and networking!
![PaTTAN Family Support Specialists publication image. Click on the image for more information.](/getattachment/Supports/Family-Engagement/Resources-to-Share-with-Families/PaTTAN-Family-Supports-Publication.png?lang=en-US&width=350&height=441)
Families, do you have questions about special education services, rights, evaluation, or IEP process? Are you looking for family-friendly resources to help you co-lead your child’s educational journey with them? PaTTAN’s Family Support Specialists can assist with general information about the IDEA and Pennsylvania special education regulations, processes, forms, and more (including low-incidence, sensory disabilities.) Check out our new publication to see how we can help!
**ATTENTION PARENTS! Do you know about the PA Statewide Family Network?
FAMILIES to the MAX (F2MAX)—The family voice in Pennsylvania
Learn how FAMILIES TO THE MAX has inspired members and changed what’s possible for their children and ALL children in PA. Families share the impact of presuming competence and having high expectations for children with disabilities and special healthcare needs. (Video available in English and Spanish.)
![Image of the video FAMILIES TO THE MAX: The Family Voice in PA. Click on image to go to video](/getattachment/Supports/Family-Engagement/Resources-to-Share-with-Families/FAMILIES-TO-THE-MAX-The-family-voice-in-Pennsylvania.JPG?lang=en-US)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FAMILIAS A LO MÁXIMO: La voz de la familia en Pensilvania
Aprenda cómo las FAMILIAS A LO MÁXIMO han inspirado a los miembros y han cambiado lo que es posible para sus hijos y para TODOS los niños en PA. Las familias comparten el impacto de presumir competencia y tener altas expectativas para los niños con impedimentos y necesidades especiales de salud.
![Image of the Spanish Version of the video FAMILIES TO THE MAX: The Family Voice in PA. Click on image to go to video](/getattachment/Supports/Family-Engagement/Resources-to-Share-with-Families/FAMILIAS-A-LO-MAXIMO-La-voz-de-la-familia-en-Pensilvania.JPG?lang=en-US)
SPREAD THE WORD! Share this video with school personnel and boards; medical, related, and community service staff; all families; and post on social media sites.
Learn more about the FAMILIES TO THE MAX NETWORK HERE.
![FAMILIES TO THE MAX PENNSYLVANIA STATEWIDE FAMILY NETWORK Spanish logo](/getattachment/Supports/Family-Engagement/Resources-to-Share-with-Families/REVISED-F2MAX-SPAN-LOGO-10-4-23-(002).jpg?lang=en-US&width=195&height=136)
F2MAX Family Tip Sheets
![image of the Families to the Max Tip Sheet Behavior](/getattachment/Supports/Family-Engagement/Resources-to-Share-with-Families/Families-to-the-Max-tip-sheet-Behavior-(2).png?lang=en-US&width=322&height=418)
Para español, haga clic aquí Para español, haga clic aquí Para español, haga clic aquí
Upcoming Events
Conferences – visit page for full list of events and check back frequently for updates!
![National Autism Conference 8/5/24 - 8/8/24. Location Hybrid/PaTTAN-Central. Click on image for more information](/getattachment/Supports/Family-Engagement/Resources-to-Share-with-Families/National-Autism-Conference-2024.JPG?lang=en-US)
Other Resources for Families
PaTTANPODS:
![image of Pennsylvania Department of Education of Frequently Asked Questions about Attorney Participation at Special Education Mediation](/getattachment/Supports/Family-Engagement/Resources-to-Share-with-Families/PDE-Frequently-asked-questions-about-Attorney-participation.JPG?lang=en-US&width=441&height=235)
![Let's Introduce you to the IEP Team image.](/getattachment/Supports/Family-Engagement/Resources-to-Share-with-Families/Lets-introduce-you-to-the-IEP-Team.jpg?lang=en-US)
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.
![image of Pennsylvania's Family Engagement Birth through College, Career, Community Ready Framework: A Companion Guide for Families. Click on image to go to document](/getattachment/Supports/Family-Engagement/Resources-to-Share-with-Families/Pennsylvanias-Family-Engagement-Birth-thru-College-(1).jpg?lang=en-US)
![National Center on Improving Literacy logo. Click on image to go to page https://improvingliteracy.org/family](/getattachment/Supports/Family-Engagement/Resources-to-Share-with-Families/National-Center-On-Improving-Litercy-(1).png?lang=en-US&width=450&height=213)
![Image of Parents' Guide to Student Success. Click on image for more info.](/getattachment/Supports/Family-Engagement/Resources-to-Share-with-Families/Parents-Guide-to-Cuccess.png?lang=en-US&width=690&height=86)
Resources for Secondary Transition:
![PA Secondary Transition www.pasecondarytransition.com logo](/getattachment/Supports/Family-Engagement/Resources-to-Share-with-Families/PA-Secondary-Transition-with-link-image-(1).JPG?lang=en-US)
![Partnerships-in-employment-(1).png Partnerships in Employment Erik W Carter What Matter Most Research on Elevating Parent Expectations image. Click on image to go to PDF](/getattachment/Supports/Family-Engagement/Resources-to-Share-with-Families/Partnerships-in-employment-(1).png?width=450&height=269)
![ODP-text-2.JPG The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is part of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. ODP provides supports and services to improve the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities (IDD) and/or Autism. Supports may include waivers (benefits and services), such as Medical Assistance/Medicaid; Community Living; Infant Toddler, and Family, as well as other services. To determine if you or your child is eligible for ODP services, follow this guide:](/getattachment/Parent-Information/Resources-for-Transitions/ODP-text-2.JPG)
![Does-Your-Child-Have-a-Hearing-and-or-Vision-concern2.png Does Your Child Have a Hearing and/or Vision Concern? Watch this brief video: Family Resource Group.](/getattachment/Parent-Information/Resources-for-Transitions/Does-Your-Child-Have-a-Hearing-and-or-Vision-concern2.png)
![Family Engagement logo](/getattachment/Supports/Family-Engagement/Resources-to-Share-with-Families/NEW-PaTTAN-Fam-Engage-Logo-HRes_9-22.jpg?lang=en-US&width=180&height=203)