Videos

Participants will learn how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) recognizes learner variability and removes barriers to student engagement and deepens mathematics understanding. Through the UDL design process, educators can optimize lessons to support student persistence, agency, and productive struggle. (Grades K - 12)

This video provides a sample of algebra instruction for students with significant cognitive disabilities using manipulatives and pre-taught knowledge of integers.

Meet Christina Portelli, an Adapted Physical Education (APE) Teacher for the School District of Lancaster, to hear why she chose a career in special education and what keeps her motivated in the field. For more information on Pennsylvania's Attract-Prepare-Retain (APR) initiative, visit www.tinyurl.com/PennsylvaniaAPR.

In March of 2023, The Framework for Access and Belonging (FAB) replaced the Supplementary Aids and Services (SAS) Toolkit. This recorded webinar provides an overview of FAB and outlines the similarities and differences between the new process and the former toolkit. It also explains how to initiate the FAB process and provides insight to the three stages of this facilitated process. The target audience for this overview is school leaders and school staff.

In March of 2023, The Framework for Access and Belonging (FAB) replaced the Supplementary Aids and Services (SAS) Toolkit. This recorded webinar provides an overview of FAB and outlines the similarities and differences between the new process and the former toolkit. It also explains how to initiate the FAB process and provides insight to the three stages of this facilitated process. The target audience for this overview is parents, families, and parent organizations.

: Guest Dr. Johanna Fitzgerald shares why special education is not a place rather a continuum of services matched to student needs.

The purpose of this video series is to provide school leaders, teachers, paraprofessionals, families and students information around Natural Peer Supports with the expertise of Dr. Erik Carter. These five video sessions will provide the essential information needed to develop the structures that promote inclusion, learning, and relationships between students with and without disabilities with special focus on students with complex instructional needs. Dr. Carter will describe the evidence base and the necessary components for developing an effective peer support program. These sessions are supported with video documentary of actual peer support programs occurring within Pennsylvania. Each session will guide schools in identifying crucial elements to launch new or continue current efforts in implementing natural peer support programs. This session focuses on addressing helpful starting points and important landmarks for schools committed to encouraging relationships and shared learning among students with and without disabilities.

The purpose of this video series is to provide school leaders, teachers, paraprofessionals, families and students information around Natural Peer Supports with the expertise of Dr. Erik Carter. These five video sessions will provide the essential information needed to develop the structures that promote inclusion, learning, and relationships between students with and without disabilities with special focus on students with complex instructional needs. Dr. Carter will describe the evidence base and the necessary components for developing an effective peer support program. These sessions are supported with video documentary of actual peer support programs occurring within Pennsylvania. Each session will guide schools in identifying crucial elements to launch new or continue current efforts in implementing natural peer support programs. This session along with session five focuses on peer support arrangements that lead to academic and social participation in inclusive classrooms.

The purpose of this video series is to provide school leaders, teachers, paraprofessionals, families and students information around Natural Peer Supports with the expertise of Dr. Erik Carter. These five video sessions will provide the essential information needed to develop the structures that promote inclusion, learning, and relationships between students with and without disabilities with special focus on students with complex instructional needs. Dr. Carter will describe the evidence base and the necessary components for developing an effective peer support program. These sessions are supported with video documentary of actual peer support programs occurring within Pennsylvania. Each session will guide schools in identifying crucial elements to launch new or continue current efforts in implementing natural peer support programs. This session along with session four focuses on peer support arrangements that lead to academic and social participation in inclusive classrooms.

The purpose of this video series is to provide school leaders, teachers, paraprofessionals, families and students information around Natural Peer Supports with the expertise of Dr. Erik Carter. These five video sessions will provide the essential information needed to develop the structures that promote inclusion, learning, and relationships between students with and without disabilities with special focus on students with complex instructional needs. Dr. Carter will describe the evidence base and the necessary components for developing an effective peer support program. These sessions are supported with video documentary of actual peer support programs occurring within Pennsylvania. Each session will guide schools in identifying crucial elements to launch new or continue current efforts in implementing natural peer support programs. In this session Dr. Carter focuses on the importance of fostering relationships along with rigorous, relevant learning opportunities for students with complex instructional needs.