Working Together to Benefit ALL Students

As a parent, you are an essential partner in your child’s education.
Students with involved parents and families are more likely to:
- Earn higher grades and test scores
- Attend school regularly
- Have better social skills
- Adapt well to school
- Go on to post-secondary education
(National Parent Teacher Association, 2009).
(National Parent Teacher Association, 2009).
One of the most important ways for you to be involved in your child’s education is to be informed. There are many resources, training events, and videos available on the PaTTAN website to assist you in learning about specific disabilities and educational initiatives. Several featured resources, designed specifically for parents and families, are listed on the right-hand side of this page.
In addition, each regional PaTTAN office has a parent consultant on staff who can provide assistance to you. Our parent consultants are:
- Judy Baker, PaTTAN Pittsburgh
- Linda Cartwright, PaTTAN East
- Jacqui DiDomenico, PaTTAN East
- Amiris DiPuglia, PaTTAN Harrisburg
Feel free to contact the parent consultant should you have questions or need information.
Supporting a child through the education process takes a team approach. There are many partners that are able to provide support, including your local school district. The organizations and agencies of interest listed on the right-hand side of this page may also provide you with additional support, resources, and information.
- Nov20
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 40th Anninversary
In commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the IDEA, the U.S. Department of Education is sharing resources for parents and educators aimed at helping students with disabilities succeed in school, careers, and life.
The resources are available at http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/idea40/index.html
- Apr09
U.S. D.O.E. Releases New Family and Community Engagement Framework
The U.S. Department of Education Releases New Family and Community Engagement Framework for families, schools, districts, states and broader communities to build capacity for student achievement and school improvement. Go to http://www.ed.gov/family-and-community-engagement to learn more about the framework.
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Parent Involvement Survey: Your Participation Matters
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Featured Materials
- Parents' Rights: Understanding the Procedural Safeguards Notice
July 1, 2017 - HUNE: Summer Youth Program
January 15, 2017 - CAPS: Helping Students Succeed and Graduate From High School - Strategies for Families
June 1, 2016 - CAPS: Are you on-track to graduate? Check your A-B-Cs!
December 18, 2017 - Spotlight on Dyslexia
November 15, 2016 - Dyslexia and Early Literacy Intervention
March 7, 2017 - Dyslexia Simulation_5.2.17
April 17, 2017 - Teachers' Desk Reference: Communicating With Parents
February 1, 2015 - A Family's Introduction to Early Intervention in Pennsylvania
May 30, 2013 - Early Intervention Technical Assistance Portal Resource
January 25, 2017 - Understanding Special Education Forms
September 20, 2012 - HELIX - Pennsylvania's Low Incidence Conference - Brochure
August 15, 2017 - Office for Dispute Resolution Services
August 18, 2015 - The Special Education ConsultLine Booklet
March 1, 2015 - The Pennsylvania State Task Force on the Right to Education
September 10, 2015 - PaTTAN Resources to Enhance Family Engagement
February 17, 2015 - Pennsylvania's Supplementary Aids and Services Toolkit: An Overview for Parents
December 1, 2014 - HUNE: After-School Program
October 30, 2016 - HUNE: Community-Based Engagement
April 18, 2016 - HUNE: Family Engagement
April 18, 2016 - Special Education in Pennsylvania: A Focus on Data-Driven Programs and Services 2016-2017
February 23, 2018 - HUNE: Culturally Responsive Practices
January 15, 2017
Consultants
- Judy Baker
Parents, Secondary Transition, Family Engagement - Molly Black
Parents, Deaf-Blind - Linda Cartwright
Assistive Technology, Parents, Inclusive Practices, Publications, Family Engagement - Erin Campion
Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Parents - Jacqui DiDomenico
Leadership, Family Engagement, Project MAX - Amiris Dipuglia
Autism, Parents, Mathematics, Family Engagement - Patti McGowan
Parents, Deaf-Blind
Featured Materials
- Parents' Rights: Understanding the Procedural Safeguards Notice
July 1, 2017 - HUNE: Summer Youth Program
January 15, 2017 - CAPS: Helping Students Succeed and Graduate From High School - Strategies for Families
June 1, 2016 - CAPS: Are you on-track to graduate? Check your A-B-Cs!
December 18, 2017 - Spotlight on Dyslexia
November 15, 2016 - Dyslexia and Early Literacy Intervention
March 7, 2017 - Dyslexia Simulation_5.2.17
April 17, 2017 - Teachers' Desk Reference: Communicating With Parents
February 1, 2015 - A Family's Introduction to Early Intervention in Pennsylvania
May 30, 2013 - Early Intervention Technical Assistance Portal Resource
January 25, 2017 - Understanding Special Education Forms
September 20, 2012 - HELIX - Pennsylvania's Low Incidence Conference - Brochure
August 15, 2017 - Office for Dispute Resolution Services
August 18, 2015 - The Special Education ConsultLine Booklet
March 1, 2015 - The Pennsylvania State Task Force on the Right to Education
September 10, 2015 - PaTTAN Resources to Enhance Family Engagement
February 17, 2015 - Pennsylvania's Supplementary Aids and Services Toolkit: An Overview for Parents
December 1, 2014 - HUNE: After-School Program
October 30, 2016 - HUNE: Community-Based Engagement
April 18, 2016 - HUNE: Family Engagement
April 18, 2016 - Special Education in Pennsylvania: A Focus on Data-Driven Programs and Services 2016-2017
February 23, 2018 - HUNE: Culturally Responsive Practices
January 15, 2017