PaTTANpod

PaTTANpod is a discussion forum produced by the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN). Our goal is to spread quality professional development material to practitioners throughout the field while inspiring educational growth.

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Pennsylvania's Special Education Advisory Panel

Posted February 8, 2021 • 00:16:15

Hear from Pennsylvania's Special Education Advisory Panel members on the importance this panel plays in special education policies and recommendations...

Having Those Tough Conversations: Mediation Process for IEP

Posted January 26, 2021 • 00:20:05

Given all of the decisions and people involved in deciding what an appropriate special education program looks like for a student, it’s not surprising...

Pennsylvania's Department of Education: Vision for the Future

Posted January 19, 2021 • 00:11:45

Hear from Pensylvania's Acting Secretary of Education, Noe Ortega.

Equity: Taking Action

Posted December 14, 2020 • 00:25:18

Policies drive practices... Dr. Heather Bennett from PBSA and Dr. Stacy Winslow from the Derry Township School District discuss the what, why, and how...

Distinguishing Language Acquisition from Learning Disabilities

Posted November 30, 2020 • 00:20:26

Dr. Julie Esparza Brown shares insight into determing the difference between a child's language acquisition and potential learning disability.