Parent Information

Supporting a child with a disability through the education process takes a team approach. As a parent, you are an essential partner in your child’s education.  There are many partners that are able to provide support, including your local school district. Additionally, the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) offers many resources, training events, and videos to assist you in learning about specific disabilities and education initiatives.

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Resources

General Due Process Hearing Timelines for When the Parent Files a Complaint This publication provides information about the General Due Process Timelines in the case where a parent files the complaint. 

A Parent Guide to the Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment This publication provides answers to frequently asked questions about the PASA.

What is the Families to the MAX Pennsylvania Statewide Network? This publication provides information about the Families to the MAX Network. This publication is also available in Spanish. 

CAPS: How Can Families Support Students to Graduate? Check the A-B-Cs!

This one-page publication in English and Spanish was designed for families, including families of students with disabilities. It provides strategies to increase students' chances of graduating from high school and decrease their chances of dropping out.

Reevaluation Process for Students with Disabilities This fact sheet describes the steps involved in the reevaluation process for students with disabilities.

Special Education Timelines This booklet cites the special education timelines in accordance with the requirements of Pennsylvania law, Chapter 711 Charter School and Cyber Charter School Services and Programs for Children with Disabilities, Chapter 14 Special Education Services and Programs and Federal Regulations Part 300, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

CAPS: Are you on-track to graduate? Check your A-B-Cs! This one-page publication in English and Spanish was designed for and with students, including students with disabilities. It provides strategies to increase their chances of graduating from high school and decrease their chances of dropping out.

Special Education in Pennsylvania: A Focus on Data-Driven Programs and Services 2017-2018 This booklet highlights the Bureau of Special Education’s statewide data regarding the students receiving special education services in the commonwealth.

This publication is not available for download. You may order hard copies by selecting "Add to Cart."

Extended School Year Services in Pennsylvania This guide contains a comprehensive compilation of documents that will provide direction, respond to questions, and guide parents and local education agencies in making determinations about ESY services.

Parents' Rights: Understanding the Procedural Safeguards Notice This brochure provides a summary of the rights of parents whose children receive or may be eligible to receive special education services.

Pennsylvania Parent Guide to Special Education for School Age Children This guide for parents of children receiving special education in Pennsylvania outlines how a child's need for special education is determined, how a child's educational program is developed, the responsibilities and protections guaranteed to parents and children, and the resources available to parents of a child with disabilities. This guide has been updated to reflect the July 2008 Chapter 14 regulations.

Is Your Child Having Difficulty in School? A Guide to Communicating With School Staff Is your child having difficulty in school? This information guide provides parents with a path for effective communication with school staff.

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Consultants

Judy Baker PaTTAN - Pittsburgh

Molly Black PaTTAN - East

Erin Campion PaTTAN - Harrisburg

Linda Cartwright PaTTAN - East

Jacqui DiDomenico PaTTAN - East

Amiris Dipuglia PaTTAN - Harrisburg

Patti McGowan PaTTAN - East

David Vázquez-González PaTTAN - Harrisburg