Parent Advocacy and Educational Resources

(PaTTAN) Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network – Family Engagement

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.

https://www.pattan.net/supports/family-engagement/

 

 

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSEP)

 

The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) understands the many challenges still facing individuals with disabilities and their families. Therefore, OSERS is committed to improving results and outcomes for people with disabilities of all ages. OSERS supports programs that serve millions of children, youth and adults with disabilities.

 

https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/osep/index.html

 

 

Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 – Parent Outreach

The Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 was created to provide a broad range of educational services to the 35 public school districts, five area vocational-technical schools, two charter schools and approximately 81 non-public schools in Bedford, Blair, Cambria, and Somerset counties in west, central and southwestern Pennsylvania—serving approximately 65,000 students in an area covering 3,500 square miles. IU8 provides programs for curriculum development and the improvement of instructional materials; it also offers educational management and pupil personnel services and serves as a liaison between school districts and state and federal education agencies.

 

https://www.iu08.org/domain/202

 

Special Education in PA - Consult Line

The ConsultLine is designed to assist parents and advocates of children with disabilities or children thought to be disabled. If you have any questions concerning your child's special education program or the laws relating to the provision of services in your child's IEP (Individualized Educational Program), the special education specialists at ConsultLine may be able to assist you.

 

https://www.education.pa.gov/K-12/Special%20Education/Complaints/Pages/ConsultLine.aspx