PaTTANpod

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

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

Once acquired, skills need to be maintained in order to move forward with learning.  Dr. Paul Riccomini shares insight into why maintenance practice is crucial and effective practices aligned to research.

Dr. Riccomini began his career as a dual certified general education mathematics teacher of students with learning disabilities and emotional and behavioral disabilities students in Grades 7–12 in inclusive classrooms. His teaching experiences required a strong content knowledge in mathematics and the development and maintenance of strong collaborative relationships with both general and special educators. His research focus is on effective instructional approaches, strategies, and assessments for students with dyscalculia and students who are low achievers and/or students with learning disabilities in mathematics. He is currently an Associate Professor of Special Education at The Pennsylvania State University. Learn more about his work here: https://ed.psu.edu/directory/pjr146. Follow him on Twitter @pjr146

The state-wide School Psychology Initative team discuss school psychologists and the National School Psychology theme for 2020 "The Power of Possibility"

The state-wide School Psychology Initative team discuss school psychologists and the National School Psychology theme for 2020 "The Power of Possibility"

PaTTAN Consultant shares the commonalities and interconnection between Path to Graduation and School Improvement.

Two Pennsylvania school Districts, Butler Area School District and Governor Mifflin School District, share their challenges and successes with the Path2Graduation grant opportunity.  This episode will help any school interested in building and Early Warning System to prevent dropout.

Parent supports and resources are highlighted for children who recieve special education services and non-native English speakers.

School wide mental health practices have always been at the forefront on our minds.  With the COVID-19 pandemic, these practices become even more essential for both children and adults.

 

Dr. Perri Rosen is a consulting psychologist at the Pennsylvania Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) at the Department of Human Services (DHS) in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.  She is also a Pennsylvania certified school psychologist and special educator.

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PA Support and Referral Helpline: 1-855-284-2494 (for TTY: 724-631-5600)

During Continuity of Education, building and supporting Pa Career Ready Skills becomes even more critical.