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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.
Family’s Quick Start Guide to Special Education See the Bundle and other family-friendly information on the Resources for Families page.
NEW! Meet the members of the IEP Team Check out this animated video series describing each member of an IEP team. Visit Resources for Families, the YouTube playlist, or follow PaTTAN on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LindedIn. Share with your child, friends, and educators!
To access publications specific to families of children with disabilities, click on "Resources" in the green box at the bottom of this page. Click here to access all PaTTAN publications.
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.
This publication is a guide for English language development specialist. Its purpose is to support the participation, development, and implementation of an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Each section provides questions to help guide discussion. English Language Development Specialists can utilize the IEP Planning Notes column to support their planning and participation for an upcoming IEP meeting.
This guide was developed to give families and educators in Pennsylvania an understanding of the language of special education so they can more easily participate in educational decision-making.
Challenging behavior and intense emotional responses can cause distress for children and adolescents, as well as their families. This tip sheet lists ways to understand children's behavior in order to better support them in the classroom and beyond. Also available in Spanish.
Person Driven Planning is a way of planning for your future that is driven by YOU! As you look for ways to get more involved and lead your plan for your future, you will find that a lot of information exists. This resource was made to highlight a few resources that stand out, and to help you decide which resources make the most sense for you.
Audience: Students and Families