Videos

The Literacy Tookit is a training series consisting of a progressive sequence of interactive webinars focused on expanding the instructional interventions used to promote the literacy achievement of students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Presentations in the training series will focus on how to use assessment information primarily from the Qualitative Reading Inventory-5 (QRI-5), as well as other evidenced based assessments (norm-referenced, criterion-referenced, and progress monitoring) to plan and implement instructional interventions. Instructional delivery “techniques” and implementation “tips and tricks” will be discussed, and a set of intervention resources, materials, weblinks, and e-learning applications will be assembled for each topic to assist with implementation.

The Literacy Tookit is a training series consisting of a progressive sequence of interactive webinars focused on expanding the instructional interventions used to promote the literacy achievement of students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Presentations in the training series will focus on how to use assessment information primarily from the Qualitative Reading Inventory-5 (QRI-5), as well as other evidenced based assessments (norm-referenced, criterion-referenced, and progress monitoring) to plan and implement instructional interventions. Instructional delivery “techniques” and implementation “tips and tricks” will be discussed, and a set of intervention resources, materials, weblinks, and e-learning applications will be assembled for each topic to assist with implementation.

Extended School Year (ESY) services are special education and related services provided to students with disabilities beyond the regular school year. Federal and state special regulations require that each local education agency (LEA) make available extended school year services to each eligible student whose Individualized Education Program (IEP) team has determined that ESY services are necessary for the child to receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE). This recorded webinar describes the process the IEP team utilizes in making ESY eligibility decisions, including the seven factors that must be considered, reliable data sources, and service delivery models. Timelines and procedures regarding the Armstrong Target Group are discussed.

This presentation will cover neurodiversity’s definition, challenges, and opportunities, as well as the role the Office for Vocational Rehabilitation plays in Secondary Transition, Early Reach, and Pre-Employment Training. Presenters will engage participants in sharing the specifics of the new Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Information regarding how to access resources and understand Pre-Employment Transition Services will also be discussed.

Descubra cómo FAMILIAS A LO MÁXIMO ha inspirado a los miembros y ha cambiado lo que es posible para sus hijos y para TODOS los niños de PA. Las familias comparten el impacto de presumir competencia y tener altas expectativas para los niños con discapacidades y necesidades especiales de atención médica.

Families to the Max is a Pennsylvania Statewide Family Network focused on offering parents of students with complex the needs knowledge, support, and collaboration. Email F2Max@pattan.net for more information.

Learn how FAMILIES TO THE MAX has inspire members and changed what’s possible for their children—and ALL children in PA. Families share the impact of presuming competence and having high expectations for children with disabilities and special health care needs.

Educational consultant, Tara Kelly, speaks to the difference between family involvement and family engagement.

In this session, emotional well-being and its importance in student success and total health across life stages will be introduced. Attendees will learn and practice evidence-informed strategies for strengthening emotional well-being, with focus on simple strategies for "feeling your best self". Attendees will develop a plan for incorporating teaching and reinforcing use of simple strategies with students.

This video demonstrates the use of an area model and manipulatives to find factor pairs.