Could educational audiology be your future career? If you're passionate about working with students, collaborating with school teams, and improving communication access, explore our APR educational audiology career flyer and hear from an educational audiologist in the PaTTANpod!
Professional learning opportunities are available throughout the year to support educational audiologists in expanding their knowledge, strengthening evidence-based practices, and connecting with colleagues across Pennsylvania. Be sure to explore the PaTTAN Training Calendar for upcoming events, including the Educational Audiology Roundtables, a collaborative series featuring current topics, emerging technologies, research updates, and networking opportunities.
Developing an effective IEP requires thoughtful collaboration and a clear understanding of each student's unique communication and listening needs. Explore these resources to support IEP development for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, including an annotated IEP, annotated Communication Plan, and tools to empower students to actively participate in the IEP process through Student-Led IEPs.
- Annotated IEP
- Review an annotated Pennsylvania IEP that highlights key considerations and examples for developing individualized programming for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
- Annotated Communication Plan
- Explore an annotated Communication Plan that provides guidance for documenting communication needs, language access, assistive technology, and other considerations unique to students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
- Student Led IEP
- Curious what a Student-Led IEP looks like? Watch this brief introductory video and explore resources designed to help students develop self-advocacy and lead meaningful conversations about their educational goals.
- Student Led IEP landing page
Educational audiology assessments help teams understand how a student's hearing impacts access to instruction and communication in the school setting. Explore resources on the Functional Listening Evaluation (FLE), including implementation guidance and an educational poster developed by audiology interns from the LEND Center at the University of Pittsburgh that highlights the importance of the FLE in educational decision-making.
Need support related to hearing, listening access, hearing assistive technology, classroom acoustics, or educational planning for students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing? Schools and educational teams can request Technical Assistance through PaTTAN for consultation, training, and individualized support to improve communication access and student outcomes.
For more information about Technical Assistance or to discuss your team's needs, please reach out to PaTTAN's Educational Audiologist,
Dr. Elizabeth Young.