Preparing Special Education Personnel
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.
APR Learning Institutes
2023-24 APR Learning Institutes Flyer Spring 2024.pdfIn-Person Opportunities to Practice, Design, and Develop Tools and Strategies
Join us at a regional PaTTAN office for a workshop designed specifically for special education personnel. Together we will create “takeaways” to apply immediately.
View the flyer and follow the directions to register. Mark your calendar and come ready to engage in learning!
Learning Institutes are designed specifically for:
Leaders
Paraprofessionals
Special Education Teachers
Transition Coordinators
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.
EofIEPW Flyer.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.
Nuts and Bolts Flyer 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.