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. Up and Down arrows will open main tier menus and toggle through 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.
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.
Supporting a child with a disability through their education takes a team approach. As a parent, you are a key member of your child’s educational team. PaTTAN’s Family Support Specialists and other staff aid families in understanding the special education process, share information and resources, and work with state agencies who support families like yours. PaTTAN encourages partnerships among families, schools, and communities to foster success for all children.
Check out these summer opportunities for trainings and networking!
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, has inspired members and changed what’s possible for their children and ALL children in PA. Click on the image to watch the video (in English or Spanish) and learn more about this dynamic group.
This publication is a guide for English Language (EL) Development Specialists to support the participation, development, and implementation of an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Each section provides questions to help guide discussion. EL Development Specialists can utilize the IEP Planning Notes column to support their planning and participation for an upcoming IEP meeting.
This downloadable PDF is a fillable, calculable form. This publication is also available in hard copy.