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Neha Shukla joins PaTTANpod at the 2023 CSforAllPA Summit to discuss her experiences in computer science (CS) and STEM, the capacity for everyone to create positive change with technology, and ways educators and parents can empower students to be problem-solvers. Click here for more episodes https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCkBP2csbOssi3rUsfM-yQT1DVGUihxg2 Also available in podcast format on iTunes and Google Play Music iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pattanpod/id1436873041?mt=2 Google Play Music https://play.google.com/music/m/Iwyth5xyq26f67f4qrzktutbxke?t=PaTTANpod Neha Shukla is an 18-year old serial inventor, social entrepreneur, bestselling author, and AI ethicist passionate about developing technology to create positive change. She has created innovative solutions like the SixFeetApart wearable social-distancing device and the PA Homeless Guide app to address critical issues. Neha runs global STEM, community impact, and climate innovation workshops to inspire the next generation of youth problem-solvers, and released her bestselling debut book "Innovation for Everyone: Solving Real-World Problems with STEM” to further encourage youth innovation. Neha also champions AI ethics as the Chair of the World Economic Forum's Generation AI Youth Council and advocates for climate justice and youth engagement in STEM. Host Sara Frey Producer John Ragsdale Animation Media Solutions Special thank you to Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN), Pennsylvania Department of Education, And Bureau of Special Education Visit our website at http://www.pattan.net

Are you interested in learning mindfulness techniques that take a trauma-informed approach? Join this interactive session on creating a safe, nurturing mindfulness practice in the K-12 classroom through a trauma-informed lens. Participants will understand trauma's impact on students, learn how mindfulness can support students, and discover adaptable mindfulness practices. You'll leave with a toolkit of trauma-sensitive strategies that honor the diverse needs of your students.

Moving into a new community and starting at a new school can be challenging for students. For immigrant and refugee students, challenges often exist because of cultural and language differences. Cultural navigation is a model for providing linguistically and culturally relevant support to English Learners and their families. The team of cultural navigators and advisors understand key components of the cultures of the families they serve and are equipped to enhance communication and trust among students, families, and schools, and provide supports to bridge home, community, and school. PaTTAN educational consultant, Maria Ronneburger, and IU13 community education supervisor, Joshua McManness, joined PaTTANpod to discuss how the Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13’s team of cultural navigators works with the School District of Lancaster and local community to build partnerships that empower students and their families. Isobel Benites and Jalilah Yacoub shared what cultural navigation means to their families. IU13 cultural navigators, Ahmadullah Falzi, Jeremy Rhoads, and Sunila Safi provided a glimpse into their role and efforts.

Guest Chemay Morales-James shares educator behaviors that promote a culturally responsive classroom.

Parents are an invaluable resource to understand the culture, values, background experiences students bring to the learning setting. This webinar addresses the importance of family and cultural communities to reach students, support the RtII process, and understand the cultural ecology of the school.

This session will extend topics introduced in Session 1 by providing case examples of how to use curriculum-based writing projects to develop language and literacy skills for all students. The emphasis will be placed on how to address problems across language levels for students with special needs, with examples of how to develop language skills and enhance lives.

In this first session of the 2024-25 TVI Time webinar series, we delve into the world of supporting students with CVI, a brain-based visual impairment. Our discussion will address common questions, debunk myths, and clarify misconceptions surrounding CVI. We cover essential terminology, certification requirements, and trends in the field.

Various methods are required to assess children who have CVI. Systematic ways to select and coordinate these methods will be presented. One example will be within a learning media assessment. This is webinar four of an 8-part series.

APR Special Education Administrators Networking Session.

Ground-breaking musician and co-founder of the Deaf Professional Arts Network (D-PAN), Sean Forbes joins PaTTANpod to discuss how determination and persistence help shape dreams into achievable goals. Click here for more episodes https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCkBP2csbOssi3rUsfM-yQT1DVGUihxg2 Also available in podcast format on iTunes and Google Play Music iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pattanpod/id1436873041?mt=2 Google Play Music https://play.google.com/music/m/Iwyth5xyq26f67f4qrzktutbxke?t=PaTTANpod https://www.deafandloud.com/ https://dpan.tv/ Sean Forbes is a ground-breaking musician and songwriter who happens to be deaf. Forbes has released several albums and EPs, including "Perfect Imperfection" and "Little Victories," which quickly hit #1 on several top music charts. Self described as "deaf and loud," Forbes incorporates American Sign Language (ASL) into his music and often collaborates with other deaf artists. Forbes is also the co-founded the Deaf Professional Arts Network (DPAN), a nonprofit organization that makes music and music culture accessible for the deaf and hard of hearing community. D-PAN has produced several music videos featuring deaf performers, including an ASL interpretation of Eminem's "Lose Yourself," which Forbes performed himself. DPAN now provides a wide range of media production services with a focus on ASL access. Aiming to inspire others to chase their dreams, Forbes has performed hundreds of live shows in which he shares his music, stories, and message about chasing dreams.