Publications

This issue of Teachers' Desk Reference reviews the data-based decision-making process in guiding classroom instruction and the teacher's role in the process. Available in a convenient bundle.

Presuming competence in students is an important step in helping them to become independent. This publication lists ways to help job coaches keep this in mind as they are on-the-job with students.

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:

Education ABCs
Is Your Child Having Difficulty in School? A Guide to Communicating With School Staff
Parents' Rights: Understanding the Procedural Safeguards Notice
PaTTAN Family Support Specialists
Special Education for School-Age Children in Pennsylvania: A Guide for Families
Special Education Timelines
Understanding the Language of Special Education: A Glossary for Families and Educators

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The PASA Eligibility Criteria: Decision Making Companion Tool is a resource provided to individualized education program (IEP) teams in Pennsylvania to assist in determining eligibility for the Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment (PASA).

The APR: Career Exploration Series offers valuable insights into the various professional roles in special education and can educate students on potential career paths. This fact sheet highlights key aspects of an Educational Interpreter, such as daily responsibilities and the skills required for success. Visit the APR Repository to learn more about Pennsylvania's APR initiative.

This fact sheet describes the steps involved in the reevaluation process for students with disabilities in accordance with IDEA 2004 and the IDEA 2006 regulations.

This card identifies commonly used acronyms and initialisms used in the field of special education.

This guide for families 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 caregivers and children, and the resources available to families of a child with disabilities. [Also available in Spanish].

Please note: This publication has had a title change. This was previously known as Pennsylvania Parent Guide to Special Education for School-Age Children. 

This publication addresses how the Learning Media Assessment is used to help individualized education program (IEP) teams when developing IEPs for students who are blind or visually impaired.

This booklet cites the special education timelines in accordance with the requirements of Pennsylvania law -  Chapter 14 Special Education Services and Programs and Federal Regulations Part 300, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Also available in Spanish.