PaTTAN
Family Engagement Resources for Educators
Supporting a child with a disability, in their education, takes a team approach. PaTTAN’s Family Engagement Team, and other staff, assist educators in building their capacity for family engagement and developing positive partnerships with families by sharing information resources, and strategies. PaTTAN encourages partnerships among families, schools, and communities to foster success for all children.
PaTTAN has a Family Engagement Tab on the PaTTAN website with:
Plus, PaTTAN has resources ready for you to share with the families of your students. Check out the Family Information Tab on the PaTTAN website for the newest tools for you to use!
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Previous issues are available on the PaTTAN family Engagement webpage. Click on "Newsletter" in the dark blue banner, on the Family Engagement page, and use the drop down arrow to browse the earlier editions.
Engaging Families in the IEP Process: A Guide for Schools
(IEP -Individualized Education Program)
This document explores how schools can reframe the IEP process and take active steps to include families as educational partners. When families are not just involved, but actively engaged, students achieve better grades, higher test scores, and increased graduation rates.
A family-friendly explanation of each section of the IEP is included, as well as considerations and conversation starters for use at the IEP team meeting.
For additional information on ways to engage the family and the student in the IEP Process. check out the:
Student Led - IEP Process Resource Hub (SLIEP)
Animated IEP Team Members Videos
Introductory SLIEP Educator & School Video
Introductory SLIEP Family & Youth Video
See the flyers, below, for more information.
Paraprofessionals' Role in Family Education: A Key to Student Success
Students achieve great results when they are supported by families and educators taking an active role in their education. Paraprofessionals have a unique role in a student’s life as they provide many opportunities to help students across the day. Participants will learn best practices, the importance of family engagement to students’ success, and how to do their part each day in the classroom. As with all interactions with students, families, staff, and your community, please refer to your LEA’s policies and procedures for guidance. We aim for you to learn new information, clarify prior learning, and affirm previous conversations in this session. (1 hour)
This issue of Teachers' Desk Reference provides practical strategies for involving family and community members as partners in education. It also provides valuable resources for increasing successful outcomes for all students.
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