Publications

This brochure provides information about deaf-blindness and the Pennsylvania Deaf-Blind Project. Through PaTTAN, the Pennsylvania Deaf-Blind Project offers a variety of training, technical assistance, and resources to assist educators and families in the areas of assessment, instruction, and family involvement activities.

Students with cortical/cerebral visual impairment (CVI) have unique learning needs that differ in complexity from students with an ocular visual impairment. This tool facilitates team discussion and problem-solving, and offers practical ideas to implement throughout the school day, with the intent to promote a student’s access to instruction in a positive learning environment. Dutch version. Also available in English and Spanish.

This bundle includes eight publications that focus on various aspects of the BSE/OVR Memorandum of Understanding. Included in this bundle are the following publications: Benefits Counseling Toolkit for Educators and Families, Establishing a Process for Coordination, Interagency Agreement: Appendix of Definitions, Inviting OVR to the IEP Meeting, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Infographic, MOU: Overview for Professionals, Why Should a Student Work with OVR?, and IDEA – WIOA Secondary Transition Crosswalk.

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The Pennsylvania Positive Behavior Support Network (PaPBS) is pleased to announce the recipients of recognition for continued implementation of PBIS and participation in the PaPBS Network Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS). The PaPBS Network recognition system annually identifies and publicly distinguishes Pennsylvania’s Program Wide (PW) and School Wide (SW) sites for successful implementation of PBIS.

The Pennsylvania Partnership for the DeafBlind (PPDB) is an organized network of individuals with DeafBlindness, their parents and family members, friends, service providers and other interested people. This flyer provides a brief overview on the PPDB Network and information on how to get involved.

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.

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This handy publication lists Part B SPP Indicators in English on one side, and Part B SPP Indicators in Spanish on the reverse side.

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.

This fact sheet provides an explanation of the difference between entitlement for services and eligibility for services. Available in a convenient bundle. Also available in Spanish.

This summary report provides a brief description of the activities, discussions, and recommendations of the Pennsylvania Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP) for the 2022-2023 meeting year.