Our commitment to least restrictive environment (LRE) for each student is to ensure that Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams begin with the general education setting, with the use of Supplementary Aids and Services, before considering a more restrictive environment.  Successful inclusive education of students who have IEPs involves the use of appropriate supports and services necessary to participate in and benefit from both the general classroom setting and other natural environments.  Inclusive education is intentional in its programming and views the needs of the individual student from not simply an academic perspective but also a transitional, behavioral, and social/emotional perspective.
 

Pennsylvania's Disability Inclusive Curriculum Pilot Program

The pilot program was created to instruct K-12 students on the political, economic, and social contributions of individuals with disabilities. Under the program, schools can apply for up to $30,000 in grant funding to implement disability inclusive curriculum.
  
Applications must be submitted by 3:00 PM on Monday, May 15, 2023. 
 
Funding will be granted to successful applicants for a three-year period from the date of the award through June 30, 2026. A maximum of $10,000 per year is available to each school entity or nonpublic school entity.
 
Disability Inclusive Curriculum Pilot Program Application PDF

Pilot Grant Questions & Answers - Updated May 2, 2023

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Education Leader - Special Education Paraprofessional Supports in Inclusive Schools School leaders play a critical role in establishing effective education practices for all students. A common challenge in this role relates to establishing and sustaining the effective use of paraprofessional support for students with disabilities. This issue of Special Education Leader focuses on how, through strategic planning and active supervision, special education leaders can support special education paraprofessionals.

Fit and Healthy for Life: Physical Education for Students With Disabilities This publication explains adapted physical education and its requirements as defined by the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004.

Framework for Access and Belonging (FAB) The Framework for Access and Belonging (FAB) is a structured process to analyze the instructional, physical, and social environment of a general education setting from the perspective of an individual student. The intended outcome of using the FAB is to have an implementation plan, through the use of supplementary aids and services, that expands participation and learning for a student with a disability. 

Guidelines for Calculating Educational Environment for Federal Special Education Reporting The purpose of this document is to guide Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams in calculating the Educational Environment in Section VIII of the IEP, for PennData reporting.

PaTTANpod: Inspiring Educational Growth PaTTANpod is a thought-provoking discussion program that enables educators to access professional development directly from their classroom, office, or home. PaTTANpod currently offers episodes on a variety of topics, with additional episodes being added regularly.

Research-Based Effective Teaching Principles This fact sheet lists research-validated, effective teaching principles.

Supplementary Aids and Services This fact sheet provides the definition and purpose of supplementary aids and services, as well as a framework for considering the full range of supplementary aids and services.

Also available in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Nepali, and Portuguese.  
 

Supplementary Aids and Services (Arabic) This fact sheet provides the definition and purpose of supplementary aids and services, as well as a framework for considering the full range of supplementary aids and services.

Also available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Nepali, and Portuguese.  
 

Supplementary Aids and Services (Chinese) This fact sheet provides the definition and purpose of supplementary aids and services, as well as a framework for considering the full range of supplementary aids and services.

Also available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Nepali, and Portuguese.  
 

Supplementary Aids and Services (Portuguese) This fact sheet provides the definition and purpose of supplementary aids and services, as well as a framework for considering the full range of supplementary aids and services.

Also available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, and Nepali.
 

Teachers' Desk Reference: Preparing for an IEP Team Meeting Teachers are integral members of the Individualized Education Program (IEP)team and may be responsible to lead activities related to planning and gathering information for the IEP meeting. This Teachers’ Desk Reference provides information to assist teachers in following established timelines and procedures. This publication also offers tips to help teachers organize preparation tasks that result in sound IEPs that meet state and federal regulations.

Click here to order the entire Teachers' Desk Reference series in a convenient bundle.

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