Dr. Hugh Catts joins PaTTANpod to discuss the multidimensional nature of reading comprehension. Listen as he shares how educators need to frame reading comprehension, how we provide meaningful instruction, and assess utilizing reliable methods.

Engaging families in the learning and development of children is crucial. We know the evidence suggests that children, no matter the income or background, tend to do better in school, stay in school longer, and like school more when we actively engage families. Pennsylvania has developed the Family Engagement Framework to help professionals in learning communities maximize their efforts.

Students who are deaf and hard of hearing need access to spoken language. Learn about the need for educational interpreters.

Become familiar with the Communication Plan tool to for students who are deaf and hard of hearing.

Part of our goal is to educate schools about the roles individuals play in the school setting. This allows educators the opportunity to not only grow in their own knowledge but also ensure equity and inclusion for our students. Joining PaTTAN is an audiologist and consultant, Dr. Jennifer Craig and Dr. Nicole Corbin and audiologist from the University of Pittsburgh.

Hear from parent consultants offering support and guidance to raise the voices of families and empower them to be active members in the success of their child.

Hear about an update to the Rehabilitation Act under Title IV. A partnership between LEAs, OVR, and BSE brings collaboration and commitment to improving transition from high school to adulthood for our students with disabilities.

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

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 that there will sometimes be differing opinions. Many of these disagreements can be resolved at the local level, between families and schools, but there are some situations where the involvement of a neutral third party may be helpful.

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