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Resources to Share with Families

Visit PaTTAN's FAMILY INFORMATION ON SPECIAL EDUCATION page.



**ATTENTION PARENTS! Do you know about the PA Statewide Family Network?

FAMILIES to the MAX (F2MAX)—The family voice in Pennsylvania
Learn how FAMILIES TO THE MAX has inspired members and changed what’s possible for their children and ALL children in PA. Families share the impact of presuming competence and having high expectations for children with disabilities and special healthcare needs.  (Video available in English and Spanish.)
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FAMILIAS A LO MÁXIMO: La voz de la familia en Pensilvania
Aprenda cómo las FAMILIAS A LO MÁXIMO han inspirado a los miembros y han cambiado lo que es posible para sus hijos y para TODOS los niños en PA.  Las familias comparten el impacto de presumir competencia y tener altas expectativas para los niños con impedimentos y necesidades especiales de salud.
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SPREAD THE WORD! Share this video with school personnel and boards; medical, related, and community service staff; all families; and post on social media sites.
 
Learn more about the FAMILIES TO THE MAX NETWORK HERE.
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F2MAX Family Tip Sheets

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Conferences – visit page for full list of events and check back frequently for updates!                                                                                                                                            
PaTTAN Literacy Symposium Date June 11 -June 13, 2024. Click on image for more information.     Special Education Leadership Academy Date: Postponed until July 2024. Click on image for more information.     PA Community of Practice Transition Conference 7/31 - 8/1/24 Location: Hybrid/State College. Click on image for more information   National Autism Conference 8/5/24 - 8/8/24. Location Hybrid/PaTTAN-Central. Click on image for more information

 

Other Resources for Families

PaTTANPODS:
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 image of Options to Resolve Differences Between Families and Schools. Click on image to go to PaTTAN pod                                     image of Pennsylvania Department of Education of Frequently Asked Questions about Attorney Participation at Special Education Mediation


 

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New Animated Videos about ALL the IEP Team Members!
Have you ever wondered who should be at an IEP team meeting or why an individual was there? Check out this new series of short clips introducing each member of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) team. Follow PaTTAN on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LindedIn to see new releases, or visit the YouTube playlist. Great to share with staff, families, and your school community.


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National PTA every child one voice Family Resources image. Click on image to go to page.     Image of Parents' Guide to Student Success. Click on image for more info.



Image of ODR Understanding the Special Education Due Process Hearings A Guide for Parents and Families. Click on image to go to the page.                      
                                                           


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Resources for Secondary Transition:

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Your Voice, Your Story, Your Future. Family Engagement in your Transition Planning image. Click on image to go to you tube video.                                                            Opening Doors to College video. Click on link to go to page.  

             
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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is part of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. ODP provides supports and services to improve the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities (IDD) and/or Autism. Supports may include waivers (benefits and services), such as Medical Assistance/Medicaid; Community Living; Infant Toddler, and Family, as well as other services. To determine if you or your child is eligible for ODP services, follow this guide:ODP Services guide. Click Here for eligibility and contact information                                                                               Does Your Child Have a Hearing and/or Vision Concern? Watch this brief video: Family Resource Group.




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