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A key component to addressing special education personnel shortages is ensuring well-prepared, qualified personnel have access to and utilize evidence-based resources to effectively support students with disabilities.
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Middle_School_Learning_Institute_Flyer FINAL.pdfMiddle School Learning Institute: Design with Purpose, Teach with Impact
Middle School Learning Institute: Design with Purpose, Teach with Impact
June 15-16, 2026
Keynote Speaker: Peg Dawson
Pennsylvania Middle School General and Special Educators — It’s Your Turn! Ignite your instructional practices at the Second Summer Learning Institute at PaTTAN Central in Harrisburg, PA.
Dive into hands-on sessions in executive functioning, literacy, transition, and Universal Design for Learning
Learn innovative strategies for every learner's success
Elevate your instructional practices
Foster meaningful collaboration
Create ready-to-use resources for your classroom
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON!
Who: Pennsylvania Middle School General and Special Educators
When: June 15, 2026 (1:00 PM to 4:45 PM) & June 16, 2026 (8:30 AM to 3:00 PM)
Where: PaTTAN Central (6340 Flank Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17112)
Cost: $45.00 per person (to offset food costs)
Come and learn alongside other PA Middle School Educators!
SPECIAL BONUS: Traveling more than 50 miles to PaTTAN Central? We've got you covered with a complimentary night’s stay on June 15 at a designated conference hotel!
Coming Soon - Traveling Application
Pennsylvania Resources: Preparing Special Education Personnel
Are you looking for professional development on how to write an IEP? This online course is self-paced and consists of twelve modules. Participants will receive instruction on required elements for each section of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) as well as best practice considerations when preparing for and conducting an IEP team meeting.
Essentials of IEP Writing Flyer 10.2025.pdfThis self-paced five module online course, developed and monitored by PaTTAN educational consultants, provides participants with instruction on the role of a Job Coach to support students in community-based work settings.
The Nuts an Bolts of Job Coaching 24-25.pdfFeatured Resources: Preparing Special Education Personnel
CEEDAR-GTL-Shortages-Brief.pdfThe CEEDAR Center offers several short-term strategies for preparing and retaining special education personnel.
OSEP's panel of experts share innovative and creative possibilities to challenge our thinking on how best to prepare special education personnel.
A promising approach to expanding and diversifying the education workforce by supporting paraprofessionals pursue educator certifications is described in this article.
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