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There are many roles individuals play in a school setting. Each one carries a heavy responsibility for ensuring the welfare of our students – physically, emotionally, and academically. A dynamic role in the school setting is that of a paraprofessional. In alignment with Pennsylvania’s dedication to Attracting, Preparing, and Retaining practitioners in education, specifically in special education, Christine Moon, educational consultant from PaTTAN West / state lead for the APR pillar at the state level, Tammy Adams, Special Education Supervisor for the West Allegheny School District and Renee Patterson, a paraprofessional in West Allegheny School District joined PaTTANpod to discuss the dynamic role of paraprofessionals.

This webinar walks participants through sections of the Evaluation Report, with a focus on the Determination of Specific Learning Disability component. The session provides a detailed review of the annotated Evaluation Report.

Looking for new resources for your child with a hearing and/or vision concern? Sign up for the Family Resource Group!

School psychologists are uniquely qualified members of school teams who support students’ ability to learn and teachers’ ability to teach. Electing to enter the field of school psychology can be an exciting decision and one we want to focus our attention on today. In alignment with Pennsylvania’s dedication to Attacking, Preparing, and Retaining practitioners in education, specifically in special education, joining PaTTANpod are two students enrolled in a school psychology program, Mitch Chunta an undergraduate student from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and Alyssa Stephens a graduate student from Millersville University.

It can be challenging to transition into a new role as a special education administrator. That’s why we developed The First 30 Days, a new PaTTAN and APR resource designed to help you gather pertinent information and prioritize your efforts during the first month on the job. Visit the APR Repository to access the accompanying charts, checklists, and questions that can help you ensure a smooth transition and effective leadership: https://tinyurl.com/PennsylvaniaAPR.

Demonstration of the Future Ready PA Index Website

PaTTAN consultant, Doug Williams, demystifies assistive technology.

Guest Dr. Scott Baker shares a valuable resource, the National Center on Improving Literacy (NCIL) to help build literacy knowledge in and outside of school.

This session will highlight effective instructional practices that facilitate both responsible and respectful student behavior in the classroom. In particular, the importance of preventative classroom management practices will be highlighted with practical strategies shared throughout the workshop. The saying "the whole is worth more than the sum of its parts" really captures the essence of effective preventative classroom management. While there are a number of distinct strategies a teacher can employ in the classroom, the classroom climate is most influenced through the interactive effect of particular preventative procedures in tandem with efficient methods of early intervention with student inappropriate behavior.