Videos

This segment extends basic mand training procedures for students who may use sign language as their primary response form.

The initial steps for teaching mands are presented. This segment introduces mand teaching procedures for students who will make requests through vocalizations (speaking).

Transfer trials are teaching trials for mands that deliberately fade prompts. Two types of prompt fading transfer trials are described: within trial transfer trials and second trial transfers.

This segment includes examples of the different types of mand necessary for effective communication. The relation between motivation and requesting for all mands is stressed.

The mismatch of intervention and need is often what causes our students to struggle with actualizing growth and positive student outcomes. Guest, Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden helps us understand matching intervention to students’ needs.

This video provides an overview of Project MAX, a State Personnel Development Grant awarded to the Pennsylvania Department of Education by the Office of Special Education Programs. Intermediate Unit and Local Education Agency team members across Pennsylvania describe the benefits and their experiences as they implement the practices of the project.

Held annually since 2014, the Governor’s STEM competition challenges student teams to research, design, and present a project that can improve the lives of Pennsylvanians. As part of a three-part series, joining PaTTANpod to share their perspectives on the competition is Bishop Shanahan High School teacher and STEM competition advisor, Dr. John Janasik.

Held annually since 2014, the Governor’s STEM competition challenges student teams to research, design, and present a project that can improve the lives of Pennsylvanians. As part of a three-part series, joining PaTTANpod to share their perspectives on the competition is East Stroudsburg High School North teacher and STEM competition advisor, Jacqueline Edelbaum.

Held annually since 2014, the Governor’s STEM competition challenges student teams to research, design, and present a project that can improve the lives of Pennsylvanians. As part of a three-part series, joining PaTTANpod to share their perspectives on the competition is Pennridge School District teacher and STEM competition advisor, Melissa O’Brien.

Enhancing student retention in mathematics requires strategic instructional techniques. This keynote explores three powerful, research-based retention strategies—spaced learning, interleaving practice, and retrieval practice. Attendees will gain actionable insights into these cognitive-based approaches to support long-term learning of mathematical concepts and skills through these high intensity instructional techniques.