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Introducing Special Education to Families
November 12 2015
Megan Zweiback Special Education Supervisor Souderton SD Shirley Moyer Dir of Pupil Services Quakertown Community SD Maryann Amici Parent Mentor Chester County Intermediate Unit
Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network
Megan M Megan M
PaTTANrsquos Mission
The mission of the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance
Network (PaTTAN) is to support the efforts and initiatives of the Bureau of
Special Education and to build the capacity of local educational agencies to serve students who receive special
education services
1
1192015
PDErsquos Commitment to Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
Our goal for each child is to ensure Individualized Education Program (IEP)
teams begin with the general education setting with the use of Supplementary Aids and Services
before considering a more restrictive environment
2
Federal Accountabilities IDEA
In special education terms
parent involvement
includes
bull The opportunity to participate in the studentrsquos evaluation
bull The opportunity to participate at IEP meetings and the option to invite other individuals to participate in meetings
bull To understand the familyrsquos legal rights (Procedural Safeguards including Due Process Procedures)
bull To receive timely notice of meetings and changes in the IEP
bull To receive progress reports
bull The opportunity to participate in the studentrsquos evaluation
bull The opportunity to participate at IEP meetings and the option to invite other individuals to participate in meetings
bull To understand the familyrsquos legal rights (Procedural Safeguards including Due Process Procedures)
bull To receive timely notice of meetings and changes in the IEP
bull To receive progress reports
5
State Accountabilities Framework for Teaching
Domain 1 Planning and Preparation Domain 3 Instruction
bulla Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy
bullb Demonstrating Knowledge of Students bullc Setting Instructional Outcomes bulld Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources bulle Designing Coherent Instruction bullf Designing Student Assessments
Domain 2 The Classroom Environment
bull a Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport
bull b Establishing a Culture for Learning bull c Managing Classroom Procedures bull d Managing Student Behavior bull e Organizing Physical Space
bull a Communicating With Students bull b Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques bull c Engaging Students in Learning bull d Using Assessment in Instruction bull e Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness
Domain 4 Professional Responsibilities
bull a Reflecting on Teaching bull b Maintaining Accurate Records bull c Communicating with Families bull d Participating in a Professional Community bull e Growing and Developing Professionally
6bull f Showing Professionalism
1192015
3
1192015
Questions Please type your questions in the chat box
Thank you
Souderton Area School District
Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network
4
1192015
bull 49 square miles semi-rural bull Upper Montgomery County half way between Allentown and
Philadelphia bull 6500 students in grades K-12 bull 1000 special education students bull Six elementary schools two middle schools and one high
school bull 3 Supervisors of Special Education
Parent Navigator bull Retired Supervisor of Special Education bull Contracted through the district to provide supports
to current supervisors parents and staff bull Typically referred via a supervisor bull Supports parents in understanding the process of
special education ndash Meets with parents ndash Attends school meetings with the parent ndash Conducts observations ndash Provides input and suggestions to the IEP Team ndash Works to help parent and rest of IEP to come to an
agreement
5
1192015
Program Tours
Parents of elementary-age students with low-incidence disabilities tour secondary programs bull Provides vision of whatrsquos to come for their students bull Provides overview of ways district supports and
programs for students with low-incidence disabilities
bull Supports ldquobackwards planningrdquo for students and their IEP teams
Quakertown Community School District
Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network
6
1192015
Quakertown Community School District
httpwwwqcsdorg
Quakertown Community School District
7
1192015
Quakertown Community School District
Meeting 1
Sign intent to register
Meet with IU and QCSD
Gather information
Meeting 2
Meet with evaluation team and discuss results
Provide PATTAN publications
Meeting 3
IEP Meeting and offer of FAPE
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network
8
Chester County Intermediate Unit
The Chester County Intermediate Unit provides services to the 12 school districts and 8 charter schools in Chester CountyThis includes services to nearly 86000 public and non-public school students and over 6000 educators CCIUs major services include special education and compensatory education programs career technical and customized education mentor training and staff development technology initiatives consortia for school business operations and curriculum services
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Provides direct support to
parents and assists districts in
programming that meets the needs of parents and
students
Parent Mentor
1192015
9
1192015
Chester County Intermediate Unit
The supports include but are not limited to
Parent consultation on the special education process including regulations rights and responsibilities
Attend Individualized Education Program meetings and other meetings at parent or staff request
Training and support for parent networks
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Provide information and resources to families and school personnel
Assistance with effective home-school partnerships
Customized training for parents and educators
10
1192015
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Supports to the local school districts charter schools and non-public schools include consultations and trainings to families and parent groups delivered in the home district school or at the Intermediate Unit
needs of the families and districts The Parent Mentor customizes the trainings based on the
The Parent Mentor provides information sessions and workshops to educators and paraprofessionals that assist them in helping parents
CCIU Parent Mentor
Additional Parent Mentor Activities bull Collaborates and coordinates with other Education or TaC
Specialists and assists in setting up specialized workshops for parents at CCIU or in the districts
bull When requested provides parent resources at school open houses and community events
bull Utilizes and shares resources from community organizations and agencies to assist families in accessing the services that they need
bull Trains and supports surrogate parents
11
1192015
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Online Supports
Some parent groups have chosen to support each other through social networks The parent mentor is part of that network to answer questions and provide resources when needed
Resources
12
1192015
Resources
wwwcciuorg Click Student Services then Parent Resources
Upcoming LEA to LEA Webinars
bull What Administrators Need to Know About Family Engagement January 13 2016 (1200 pm ndash 100 pm)
bull Math Instruction to Support Student Success March 10 2016 (1200 pm ndash 100 pm)
bull School Efforts to Partner with Families May 11 2016 (1200 pm ndash 100 pm)
13
1192015
Contact Information wwwpattannet
Souderton School District Megan M Zweiback mzweibacksoudertonsdorg Phone 215-723-6061
Quakertown Community School District Shirley A Moyer smoyerqcsdorg Phone 215-529-2014
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf Governor
Chester County Intermediate Unit PaTTAN Maryann Amici Kimberly Jenkins MaryannAcciuorg kjenkinspattannet Phone 484-237-5123 Phone 800-441-3215 ext 7206
14
1192015
PDErsquos Commitment to Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
Our goal for each child is to ensure Individualized Education Program (IEP)
teams begin with the general education setting with the use of Supplementary Aids and Services
before considering a more restrictive environment
2
Federal Accountabilities IDEA
In special education terms
parent involvement
includes
bull The opportunity to participate in the studentrsquos evaluation
bull The opportunity to participate at IEP meetings and the option to invite other individuals to participate in meetings
bull To understand the familyrsquos legal rights (Procedural Safeguards including Due Process Procedures)
bull To receive timely notice of meetings and changes in the IEP
bull To receive progress reports
bull The opportunity to participate in the studentrsquos evaluation
bull The opportunity to participate at IEP meetings and the option to invite other individuals to participate in meetings
bull To understand the familyrsquos legal rights (Procedural Safeguards including Due Process Procedures)
bull To receive timely notice of meetings and changes in the IEP
bull To receive progress reports
5
State Accountabilities Framework for Teaching
Domain 1 Planning and Preparation Domain 3 Instruction
bulla Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy
bullb Demonstrating Knowledge of Students bullc Setting Instructional Outcomes bulld Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources bulle Designing Coherent Instruction bullf Designing Student Assessments
Domain 2 The Classroom Environment
bull a Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport
bull b Establishing a Culture for Learning bull c Managing Classroom Procedures bull d Managing Student Behavior bull e Organizing Physical Space
bull a Communicating With Students bull b Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques bull c Engaging Students in Learning bull d Using Assessment in Instruction bull e Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness
Domain 4 Professional Responsibilities
bull a Reflecting on Teaching bull b Maintaining Accurate Records bull c Communicating with Families bull d Participating in a Professional Community bull e Growing and Developing Professionally
6bull f Showing Professionalism
1192015
3
1192015
Questions Please type your questions in the chat box
Thank you
Souderton Area School District
Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network
4
1192015
bull 49 square miles semi-rural bull Upper Montgomery County half way between Allentown and
Philadelphia bull 6500 students in grades K-12 bull 1000 special education students bull Six elementary schools two middle schools and one high
school bull 3 Supervisors of Special Education
Parent Navigator bull Retired Supervisor of Special Education bull Contracted through the district to provide supports
to current supervisors parents and staff bull Typically referred via a supervisor bull Supports parents in understanding the process of
special education ndash Meets with parents ndash Attends school meetings with the parent ndash Conducts observations ndash Provides input and suggestions to the IEP Team ndash Works to help parent and rest of IEP to come to an
agreement
5
1192015
Program Tours
Parents of elementary-age students with low-incidence disabilities tour secondary programs bull Provides vision of whatrsquos to come for their students bull Provides overview of ways district supports and
programs for students with low-incidence disabilities
bull Supports ldquobackwards planningrdquo for students and their IEP teams
Quakertown Community School District
Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network
6
1192015
Quakertown Community School District
httpwwwqcsdorg
Quakertown Community School District
7
1192015
Quakertown Community School District
Meeting 1
Sign intent to register
Meet with IU and QCSD
Gather information
Meeting 2
Meet with evaluation team and discuss results
Provide PATTAN publications
Meeting 3
IEP Meeting and offer of FAPE
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network
8
Chester County Intermediate Unit
The Chester County Intermediate Unit provides services to the 12 school districts and 8 charter schools in Chester CountyThis includes services to nearly 86000 public and non-public school students and over 6000 educators CCIUs major services include special education and compensatory education programs career technical and customized education mentor training and staff development technology initiatives consortia for school business operations and curriculum services
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Provides direct support to
parents and assists districts in
programming that meets the needs of parents and
students
Parent Mentor
1192015
9
1192015
Chester County Intermediate Unit
The supports include but are not limited to
Parent consultation on the special education process including regulations rights and responsibilities
Attend Individualized Education Program meetings and other meetings at parent or staff request
Training and support for parent networks
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Provide information and resources to families and school personnel
Assistance with effective home-school partnerships
Customized training for parents and educators
10
1192015
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Supports to the local school districts charter schools and non-public schools include consultations and trainings to families and parent groups delivered in the home district school or at the Intermediate Unit
needs of the families and districts The Parent Mentor customizes the trainings based on the
The Parent Mentor provides information sessions and workshops to educators and paraprofessionals that assist them in helping parents
CCIU Parent Mentor
Additional Parent Mentor Activities bull Collaborates and coordinates with other Education or TaC
Specialists and assists in setting up specialized workshops for parents at CCIU or in the districts
bull When requested provides parent resources at school open houses and community events
bull Utilizes and shares resources from community organizations and agencies to assist families in accessing the services that they need
bull Trains and supports surrogate parents
11
1192015
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Online Supports
Some parent groups have chosen to support each other through social networks The parent mentor is part of that network to answer questions and provide resources when needed
Resources
12
1192015
Resources
wwwcciuorg Click Student Services then Parent Resources
Upcoming LEA to LEA Webinars
bull What Administrators Need to Know About Family Engagement January 13 2016 (1200 pm ndash 100 pm)
bull Math Instruction to Support Student Success March 10 2016 (1200 pm ndash 100 pm)
bull School Efforts to Partner with Families May 11 2016 (1200 pm ndash 100 pm)
13
1192015
Contact Information wwwpattannet
Souderton School District Megan M Zweiback mzweibacksoudertonsdorg Phone 215-723-6061
Quakertown Community School District Shirley A Moyer smoyerqcsdorg Phone 215-529-2014
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf Governor
Chester County Intermediate Unit PaTTAN Maryann Amici Kimberly Jenkins MaryannAcciuorg kjenkinspattannet Phone 484-237-5123 Phone 800-441-3215 ext 7206
14
Federal Accountabilities IDEA
In special education terms
parent involvement
includes
bull The opportunity to participate in the studentrsquos evaluation
bull The opportunity to participate at IEP meetings and the option to invite other individuals to participate in meetings
bull To understand the familyrsquos legal rights (Procedural Safeguards including Due Process Procedures)
bull To receive timely notice of meetings and changes in the IEP
bull To receive progress reports
bull The opportunity to participate in the studentrsquos evaluation
bull The opportunity to participate at IEP meetings and the option to invite other individuals to participate in meetings
bull To understand the familyrsquos legal rights (Procedural Safeguards including Due Process Procedures)
bull To receive timely notice of meetings and changes in the IEP
bull To receive progress reports
5
State Accountabilities Framework for Teaching
Domain 1 Planning and Preparation Domain 3 Instruction
bulla Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy
bullb Demonstrating Knowledge of Students bullc Setting Instructional Outcomes bulld Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources bulle Designing Coherent Instruction bullf Designing Student Assessments
Domain 2 The Classroom Environment
bull a Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport
bull b Establishing a Culture for Learning bull c Managing Classroom Procedures bull d Managing Student Behavior bull e Organizing Physical Space
bull a Communicating With Students bull b Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques bull c Engaging Students in Learning bull d Using Assessment in Instruction bull e Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness
Domain 4 Professional Responsibilities
bull a Reflecting on Teaching bull b Maintaining Accurate Records bull c Communicating with Families bull d Participating in a Professional Community bull e Growing and Developing Professionally
6bull f Showing Professionalism
1192015
3
1192015
Questions Please type your questions in the chat box
Thank you
Souderton Area School District
Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network
4
1192015
bull 49 square miles semi-rural bull Upper Montgomery County half way between Allentown and
Philadelphia bull 6500 students in grades K-12 bull 1000 special education students bull Six elementary schools two middle schools and one high
school bull 3 Supervisors of Special Education
Parent Navigator bull Retired Supervisor of Special Education bull Contracted through the district to provide supports
to current supervisors parents and staff bull Typically referred via a supervisor bull Supports parents in understanding the process of
special education ndash Meets with parents ndash Attends school meetings with the parent ndash Conducts observations ndash Provides input and suggestions to the IEP Team ndash Works to help parent and rest of IEP to come to an
agreement
5
1192015
Program Tours
Parents of elementary-age students with low-incidence disabilities tour secondary programs bull Provides vision of whatrsquos to come for their students bull Provides overview of ways district supports and
programs for students with low-incidence disabilities
bull Supports ldquobackwards planningrdquo for students and their IEP teams
Quakertown Community School District
Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network
6
1192015
Quakertown Community School District
httpwwwqcsdorg
Quakertown Community School District
7
1192015
Quakertown Community School District
Meeting 1
Sign intent to register
Meet with IU and QCSD
Gather information
Meeting 2
Meet with evaluation team and discuss results
Provide PATTAN publications
Meeting 3
IEP Meeting and offer of FAPE
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network
8
Chester County Intermediate Unit
The Chester County Intermediate Unit provides services to the 12 school districts and 8 charter schools in Chester CountyThis includes services to nearly 86000 public and non-public school students and over 6000 educators CCIUs major services include special education and compensatory education programs career technical and customized education mentor training and staff development technology initiatives consortia for school business operations and curriculum services
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Provides direct support to
parents and assists districts in
programming that meets the needs of parents and
students
Parent Mentor
1192015
9
1192015
Chester County Intermediate Unit
The supports include but are not limited to
Parent consultation on the special education process including regulations rights and responsibilities
Attend Individualized Education Program meetings and other meetings at parent or staff request
Training and support for parent networks
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Provide information and resources to families and school personnel
Assistance with effective home-school partnerships
Customized training for parents and educators
10
1192015
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Supports to the local school districts charter schools and non-public schools include consultations and trainings to families and parent groups delivered in the home district school or at the Intermediate Unit
needs of the families and districts The Parent Mentor customizes the trainings based on the
The Parent Mentor provides information sessions and workshops to educators and paraprofessionals that assist them in helping parents
CCIU Parent Mentor
Additional Parent Mentor Activities bull Collaborates and coordinates with other Education or TaC
Specialists and assists in setting up specialized workshops for parents at CCIU or in the districts
bull When requested provides parent resources at school open houses and community events
bull Utilizes and shares resources from community organizations and agencies to assist families in accessing the services that they need
bull Trains and supports surrogate parents
11
1192015
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Online Supports
Some parent groups have chosen to support each other through social networks The parent mentor is part of that network to answer questions and provide resources when needed
Resources
12
1192015
Resources
wwwcciuorg Click Student Services then Parent Resources
Upcoming LEA to LEA Webinars
bull What Administrators Need to Know About Family Engagement January 13 2016 (1200 pm ndash 100 pm)
bull Math Instruction to Support Student Success March 10 2016 (1200 pm ndash 100 pm)
bull School Efforts to Partner with Families May 11 2016 (1200 pm ndash 100 pm)
13
1192015
Contact Information wwwpattannet
Souderton School District Megan M Zweiback mzweibacksoudertonsdorg Phone 215-723-6061
Quakertown Community School District Shirley A Moyer smoyerqcsdorg Phone 215-529-2014
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf Governor
Chester County Intermediate Unit PaTTAN Maryann Amici Kimberly Jenkins MaryannAcciuorg kjenkinspattannet Phone 484-237-5123 Phone 800-441-3215 ext 7206
14
1192015
Questions Please type your questions in the chat box
Thank you
Souderton Area School District
Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network
4
1192015
bull 49 square miles semi-rural bull Upper Montgomery County half way between Allentown and
Philadelphia bull 6500 students in grades K-12 bull 1000 special education students bull Six elementary schools two middle schools and one high
school bull 3 Supervisors of Special Education
Parent Navigator bull Retired Supervisor of Special Education bull Contracted through the district to provide supports
to current supervisors parents and staff bull Typically referred via a supervisor bull Supports parents in understanding the process of
special education ndash Meets with parents ndash Attends school meetings with the parent ndash Conducts observations ndash Provides input and suggestions to the IEP Team ndash Works to help parent and rest of IEP to come to an
agreement
5
1192015
Program Tours
Parents of elementary-age students with low-incidence disabilities tour secondary programs bull Provides vision of whatrsquos to come for their students bull Provides overview of ways district supports and
programs for students with low-incidence disabilities
bull Supports ldquobackwards planningrdquo for students and their IEP teams
Quakertown Community School District
Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network
6
1192015
Quakertown Community School District
httpwwwqcsdorg
Quakertown Community School District
7
1192015
Quakertown Community School District
Meeting 1
Sign intent to register
Meet with IU and QCSD
Gather information
Meeting 2
Meet with evaluation team and discuss results
Provide PATTAN publications
Meeting 3
IEP Meeting and offer of FAPE
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network
8
Chester County Intermediate Unit
The Chester County Intermediate Unit provides services to the 12 school districts and 8 charter schools in Chester CountyThis includes services to nearly 86000 public and non-public school students and over 6000 educators CCIUs major services include special education and compensatory education programs career technical and customized education mentor training and staff development technology initiatives consortia for school business operations and curriculum services
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Provides direct support to
parents and assists districts in
programming that meets the needs of parents and
students
Parent Mentor
1192015
9
1192015
Chester County Intermediate Unit
The supports include but are not limited to
Parent consultation on the special education process including regulations rights and responsibilities
Attend Individualized Education Program meetings and other meetings at parent or staff request
Training and support for parent networks
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Provide information and resources to families and school personnel
Assistance with effective home-school partnerships
Customized training for parents and educators
10
1192015
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Supports to the local school districts charter schools and non-public schools include consultations and trainings to families and parent groups delivered in the home district school or at the Intermediate Unit
needs of the families and districts The Parent Mentor customizes the trainings based on the
The Parent Mentor provides information sessions and workshops to educators and paraprofessionals that assist them in helping parents
CCIU Parent Mentor
Additional Parent Mentor Activities bull Collaborates and coordinates with other Education or TaC
Specialists and assists in setting up specialized workshops for parents at CCIU or in the districts
bull When requested provides parent resources at school open houses and community events
bull Utilizes and shares resources from community organizations and agencies to assist families in accessing the services that they need
bull Trains and supports surrogate parents
11
1192015
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Online Supports
Some parent groups have chosen to support each other through social networks The parent mentor is part of that network to answer questions and provide resources when needed
Resources
12
1192015
Resources
wwwcciuorg Click Student Services then Parent Resources
Upcoming LEA to LEA Webinars
bull What Administrators Need to Know About Family Engagement January 13 2016 (1200 pm ndash 100 pm)
bull Math Instruction to Support Student Success March 10 2016 (1200 pm ndash 100 pm)
bull School Efforts to Partner with Families May 11 2016 (1200 pm ndash 100 pm)
13
1192015
Contact Information wwwpattannet
Souderton School District Megan M Zweiback mzweibacksoudertonsdorg Phone 215-723-6061
Quakertown Community School District Shirley A Moyer smoyerqcsdorg Phone 215-529-2014
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf Governor
Chester County Intermediate Unit PaTTAN Maryann Amici Kimberly Jenkins MaryannAcciuorg kjenkinspattannet Phone 484-237-5123 Phone 800-441-3215 ext 7206
14
1192015
bull 49 square miles semi-rural bull Upper Montgomery County half way between Allentown and
Philadelphia bull 6500 students in grades K-12 bull 1000 special education students bull Six elementary schools two middle schools and one high
school bull 3 Supervisors of Special Education
Parent Navigator bull Retired Supervisor of Special Education bull Contracted through the district to provide supports
to current supervisors parents and staff bull Typically referred via a supervisor bull Supports parents in understanding the process of
special education ndash Meets with parents ndash Attends school meetings with the parent ndash Conducts observations ndash Provides input and suggestions to the IEP Team ndash Works to help parent and rest of IEP to come to an
agreement
5
1192015
Program Tours
Parents of elementary-age students with low-incidence disabilities tour secondary programs bull Provides vision of whatrsquos to come for their students bull Provides overview of ways district supports and
programs for students with low-incidence disabilities
bull Supports ldquobackwards planningrdquo for students and their IEP teams
Quakertown Community School District
Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network
6
1192015
Quakertown Community School District
httpwwwqcsdorg
Quakertown Community School District
7
1192015
Quakertown Community School District
Meeting 1
Sign intent to register
Meet with IU and QCSD
Gather information
Meeting 2
Meet with evaluation team and discuss results
Provide PATTAN publications
Meeting 3
IEP Meeting and offer of FAPE
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network
8
Chester County Intermediate Unit
The Chester County Intermediate Unit provides services to the 12 school districts and 8 charter schools in Chester CountyThis includes services to nearly 86000 public and non-public school students and over 6000 educators CCIUs major services include special education and compensatory education programs career technical and customized education mentor training and staff development technology initiatives consortia for school business operations and curriculum services
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Provides direct support to
parents and assists districts in
programming that meets the needs of parents and
students
Parent Mentor
1192015
9
1192015
Chester County Intermediate Unit
The supports include but are not limited to
Parent consultation on the special education process including regulations rights and responsibilities
Attend Individualized Education Program meetings and other meetings at parent or staff request
Training and support for parent networks
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Provide information and resources to families and school personnel
Assistance with effective home-school partnerships
Customized training for parents and educators
10
1192015
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Supports to the local school districts charter schools and non-public schools include consultations and trainings to families and parent groups delivered in the home district school or at the Intermediate Unit
needs of the families and districts The Parent Mentor customizes the trainings based on the
The Parent Mentor provides information sessions and workshops to educators and paraprofessionals that assist them in helping parents
CCIU Parent Mentor
Additional Parent Mentor Activities bull Collaborates and coordinates with other Education or TaC
Specialists and assists in setting up specialized workshops for parents at CCIU or in the districts
bull When requested provides parent resources at school open houses and community events
bull Utilizes and shares resources from community organizations and agencies to assist families in accessing the services that they need
bull Trains and supports surrogate parents
11
1192015
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Online Supports
Some parent groups have chosen to support each other through social networks The parent mentor is part of that network to answer questions and provide resources when needed
Resources
12
1192015
Resources
wwwcciuorg Click Student Services then Parent Resources
Upcoming LEA to LEA Webinars
bull What Administrators Need to Know About Family Engagement January 13 2016 (1200 pm ndash 100 pm)
bull Math Instruction to Support Student Success March 10 2016 (1200 pm ndash 100 pm)
bull School Efforts to Partner with Families May 11 2016 (1200 pm ndash 100 pm)
13
1192015
Contact Information wwwpattannet
Souderton School District Megan M Zweiback mzweibacksoudertonsdorg Phone 215-723-6061
Quakertown Community School District Shirley A Moyer smoyerqcsdorg Phone 215-529-2014
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf Governor
Chester County Intermediate Unit PaTTAN Maryann Amici Kimberly Jenkins MaryannAcciuorg kjenkinspattannet Phone 484-237-5123 Phone 800-441-3215 ext 7206
14
1192015
Program Tours
Parents of elementary-age students with low-incidence disabilities tour secondary programs bull Provides vision of whatrsquos to come for their students bull Provides overview of ways district supports and
programs for students with low-incidence disabilities
bull Supports ldquobackwards planningrdquo for students and their IEP teams
Quakertown Community School District
Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network
6
1192015
Quakertown Community School District
httpwwwqcsdorg
Quakertown Community School District
7
1192015
Quakertown Community School District
Meeting 1
Sign intent to register
Meet with IU and QCSD
Gather information
Meeting 2
Meet with evaluation team and discuss results
Provide PATTAN publications
Meeting 3
IEP Meeting and offer of FAPE
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network
8
Chester County Intermediate Unit
The Chester County Intermediate Unit provides services to the 12 school districts and 8 charter schools in Chester CountyThis includes services to nearly 86000 public and non-public school students and over 6000 educators CCIUs major services include special education and compensatory education programs career technical and customized education mentor training and staff development technology initiatives consortia for school business operations and curriculum services
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Provides direct support to
parents and assists districts in
programming that meets the needs of parents and
students
Parent Mentor
1192015
9
1192015
Chester County Intermediate Unit
The supports include but are not limited to
Parent consultation on the special education process including regulations rights and responsibilities
Attend Individualized Education Program meetings and other meetings at parent or staff request
Training and support for parent networks
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Provide information and resources to families and school personnel
Assistance with effective home-school partnerships
Customized training for parents and educators
10
1192015
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Supports to the local school districts charter schools and non-public schools include consultations and trainings to families and parent groups delivered in the home district school or at the Intermediate Unit
needs of the families and districts The Parent Mentor customizes the trainings based on the
The Parent Mentor provides information sessions and workshops to educators and paraprofessionals that assist them in helping parents
CCIU Parent Mentor
Additional Parent Mentor Activities bull Collaborates and coordinates with other Education or TaC
Specialists and assists in setting up specialized workshops for parents at CCIU or in the districts
bull When requested provides parent resources at school open houses and community events
bull Utilizes and shares resources from community organizations and agencies to assist families in accessing the services that they need
bull Trains and supports surrogate parents
11
1192015
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Online Supports
Some parent groups have chosen to support each other through social networks The parent mentor is part of that network to answer questions and provide resources when needed
Resources
12
1192015
Resources
wwwcciuorg Click Student Services then Parent Resources
Upcoming LEA to LEA Webinars
bull What Administrators Need to Know About Family Engagement January 13 2016 (1200 pm ndash 100 pm)
bull Math Instruction to Support Student Success March 10 2016 (1200 pm ndash 100 pm)
bull School Efforts to Partner with Families May 11 2016 (1200 pm ndash 100 pm)
13
1192015
Contact Information wwwpattannet
Souderton School District Megan M Zweiback mzweibacksoudertonsdorg Phone 215-723-6061
Quakertown Community School District Shirley A Moyer smoyerqcsdorg Phone 215-529-2014
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf Governor
Chester County Intermediate Unit PaTTAN Maryann Amici Kimberly Jenkins MaryannAcciuorg kjenkinspattannet Phone 484-237-5123 Phone 800-441-3215 ext 7206
14
1192015
Quakertown Community School District
httpwwwqcsdorg
Quakertown Community School District
7
1192015
Quakertown Community School District
Meeting 1
Sign intent to register
Meet with IU and QCSD
Gather information
Meeting 2
Meet with evaluation team and discuss results
Provide PATTAN publications
Meeting 3
IEP Meeting and offer of FAPE
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network
8
Chester County Intermediate Unit
The Chester County Intermediate Unit provides services to the 12 school districts and 8 charter schools in Chester CountyThis includes services to nearly 86000 public and non-public school students and over 6000 educators CCIUs major services include special education and compensatory education programs career technical and customized education mentor training and staff development technology initiatives consortia for school business operations and curriculum services
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Provides direct support to
parents and assists districts in
programming that meets the needs of parents and
students
Parent Mentor
1192015
9
1192015
Chester County Intermediate Unit
The supports include but are not limited to
Parent consultation on the special education process including regulations rights and responsibilities
Attend Individualized Education Program meetings and other meetings at parent or staff request
Training and support for parent networks
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Provide information and resources to families and school personnel
Assistance with effective home-school partnerships
Customized training for parents and educators
10
1192015
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Supports to the local school districts charter schools and non-public schools include consultations and trainings to families and parent groups delivered in the home district school or at the Intermediate Unit
needs of the families and districts The Parent Mentor customizes the trainings based on the
The Parent Mentor provides information sessions and workshops to educators and paraprofessionals that assist them in helping parents
CCIU Parent Mentor
Additional Parent Mentor Activities bull Collaborates and coordinates with other Education or TaC
Specialists and assists in setting up specialized workshops for parents at CCIU or in the districts
bull When requested provides parent resources at school open houses and community events
bull Utilizes and shares resources from community organizations and agencies to assist families in accessing the services that they need
bull Trains and supports surrogate parents
11
1192015
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Online Supports
Some parent groups have chosen to support each other through social networks The parent mentor is part of that network to answer questions and provide resources when needed
Resources
12
1192015
Resources
wwwcciuorg Click Student Services then Parent Resources
Upcoming LEA to LEA Webinars
bull What Administrators Need to Know About Family Engagement January 13 2016 (1200 pm ndash 100 pm)
bull Math Instruction to Support Student Success March 10 2016 (1200 pm ndash 100 pm)
bull School Efforts to Partner with Families May 11 2016 (1200 pm ndash 100 pm)
13
1192015
Contact Information wwwpattannet
Souderton School District Megan M Zweiback mzweibacksoudertonsdorg Phone 215-723-6061
Quakertown Community School District Shirley A Moyer smoyerqcsdorg Phone 215-529-2014
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf Governor
Chester County Intermediate Unit PaTTAN Maryann Amici Kimberly Jenkins MaryannAcciuorg kjenkinspattannet Phone 484-237-5123 Phone 800-441-3215 ext 7206
14
1192015
Quakertown Community School District
Meeting 1
Sign intent to register
Meet with IU and QCSD
Gather information
Meeting 2
Meet with evaluation team and discuss results
Provide PATTAN publications
Meeting 3
IEP Meeting and offer of FAPE
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network
8
Chester County Intermediate Unit
The Chester County Intermediate Unit provides services to the 12 school districts and 8 charter schools in Chester CountyThis includes services to nearly 86000 public and non-public school students and over 6000 educators CCIUs major services include special education and compensatory education programs career technical and customized education mentor training and staff development technology initiatives consortia for school business operations and curriculum services
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Provides direct support to
parents and assists districts in
programming that meets the needs of parents and
students
Parent Mentor
1192015
9
1192015
Chester County Intermediate Unit
The supports include but are not limited to
Parent consultation on the special education process including regulations rights and responsibilities
Attend Individualized Education Program meetings and other meetings at parent or staff request
Training and support for parent networks
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Provide information and resources to families and school personnel
Assistance with effective home-school partnerships
Customized training for parents and educators
10
1192015
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Supports to the local school districts charter schools and non-public schools include consultations and trainings to families and parent groups delivered in the home district school or at the Intermediate Unit
needs of the families and districts The Parent Mentor customizes the trainings based on the
The Parent Mentor provides information sessions and workshops to educators and paraprofessionals that assist them in helping parents
CCIU Parent Mentor
Additional Parent Mentor Activities bull Collaborates and coordinates with other Education or TaC
Specialists and assists in setting up specialized workshops for parents at CCIU or in the districts
bull When requested provides parent resources at school open houses and community events
bull Utilizes and shares resources from community organizations and agencies to assist families in accessing the services that they need
bull Trains and supports surrogate parents
11
1192015
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Online Supports
Some parent groups have chosen to support each other through social networks The parent mentor is part of that network to answer questions and provide resources when needed
Resources
12
1192015
Resources
wwwcciuorg Click Student Services then Parent Resources
Upcoming LEA to LEA Webinars
bull What Administrators Need to Know About Family Engagement January 13 2016 (1200 pm ndash 100 pm)
bull Math Instruction to Support Student Success March 10 2016 (1200 pm ndash 100 pm)
bull School Efforts to Partner with Families May 11 2016 (1200 pm ndash 100 pm)
13
1192015
Contact Information wwwpattannet
Souderton School District Megan M Zweiback mzweibacksoudertonsdorg Phone 215-723-6061
Quakertown Community School District Shirley A Moyer smoyerqcsdorg Phone 215-529-2014
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf Governor
Chester County Intermediate Unit PaTTAN Maryann Amici Kimberly Jenkins MaryannAcciuorg kjenkinspattannet Phone 484-237-5123 Phone 800-441-3215 ext 7206
14
Chester County Intermediate Unit
The Chester County Intermediate Unit provides services to the 12 school districts and 8 charter schools in Chester CountyThis includes services to nearly 86000 public and non-public school students and over 6000 educators CCIUs major services include special education and compensatory education programs career technical and customized education mentor training and staff development technology initiatives consortia for school business operations and curriculum services
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Provides direct support to
parents and assists districts in
programming that meets the needs of parents and
students
Parent Mentor
1192015
9
1192015
Chester County Intermediate Unit
The supports include but are not limited to
Parent consultation on the special education process including regulations rights and responsibilities
Attend Individualized Education Program meetings and other meetings at parent or staff request
Training and support for parent networks
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Provide information and resources to families and school personnel
Assistance with effective home-school partnerships
Customized training for parents and educators
10
1192015
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Supports to the local school districts charter schools and non-public schools include consultations and trainings to families and parent groups delivered in the home district school or at the Intermediate Unit
needs of the families and districts The Parent Mentor customizes the trainings based on the
The Parent Mentor provides information sessions and workshops to educators and paraprofessionals that assist them in helping parents
CCIU Parent Mentor
Additional Parent Mentor Activities bull Collaborates and coordinates with other Education or TaC
Specialists and assists in setting up specialized workshops for parents at CCIU or in the districts
bull When requested provides parent resources at school open houses and community events
bull Utilizes and shares resources from community organizations and agencies to assist families in accessing the services that they need
bull Trains and supports surrogate parents
11
1192015
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Online Supports
Some parent groups have chosen to support each other through social networks The parent mentor is part of that network to answer questions and provide resources when needed
Resources
12
1192015
Resources
wwwcciuorg Click Student Services then Parent Resources
Upcoming LEA to LEA Webinars
bull What Administrators Need to Know About Family Engagement January 13 2016 (1200 pm ndash 100 pm)
bull Math Instruction to Support Student Success March 10 2016 (1200 pm ndash 100 pm)
bull School Efforts to Partner with Families May 11 2016 (1200 pm ndash 100 pm)
13
1192015
Contact Information wwwpattannet
Souderton School District Megan M Zweiback mzweibacksoudertonsdorg Phone 215-723-6061
Quakertown Community School District Shirley A Moyer smoyerqcsdorg Phone 215-529-2014
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf Governor
Chester County Intermediate Unit PaTTAN Maryann Amici Kimberly Jenkins MaryannAcciuorg kjenkinspattannet Phone 484-237-5123 Phone 800-441-3215 ext 7206
14
1192015
Chester County Intermediate Unit
The supports include but are not limited to
Parent consultation on the special education process including regulations rights and responsibilities
Attend Individualized Education Program meetings and other meetings at parent or staff request
Training and support for parent networks
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Provide information and resources to families and school personnel
Assistance with effective home-school partnerships
Customized training for parents and educators
10
1192015
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Supports to the local school districts charter schools and non-public schools include consultations and trainings to families and parent groups delivered in the home district school or at the Intermediate Unit
needs of the families and districts The Parent Mentor customizes the trainings based on the
The Parent Mentor provides information sessions and workshops to educators and paraprofessionals that assist them in helping parents
CCIU Parent Mentor
Additional Parent Mentor Activities bull Collaborates and coordinates with other Education or TaC
Specialists and assists in setting up specialized workshops for parents at CCIU or in the districts
bull When requested provides parent resources at school open houses and community events
bull Utilizes and shares resources from community organizations and agencies to assist families in accessing the services that they need
bull Trains and supports surrogate parents
11
1192015
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Online Supports
Some parent groups have chosen to support each other through social networks The parent mentor is part of that network to answer questions and provide resources when needed
Resources
12
1192015
Resources
wwwcciuorg Click Student Services then Parent Resources
Upcoming LEA to LEA Webinars
bull What Administrators Need to Know About Family Engagement January 13 2016 (1200 pm ndash 100 pm)
bull Math Instruction to Support Student Success March 10 2016 (1200 pm ndash 100 pm)
bull School Efforts to Partner with Families May 11 2016 (1200 pm ndash 100 pm)
13
1192015
Contact Information wwwpattannet
Souderton School District Megan M Zweiback mzweibacksoudertonsdorg Phone 215-723-6061
Quakertown Community School District Shirley A Moyer smoyerqcsdorg Phone 215-529-2014
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf Governor
Chester County Intermediate Unit PaTTAN Maryann Amici Kimberly Jenkins MaryannAcciuorg kjenkinspattannet Phone 484-237-5123 Phone 800-441-3215 ext 7206
14
1192015
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Supports to the local school districts charter schools and non-public schools include consultations and trainings to families and parent groups delivered in the home district school or at the Intermediate Unit
needs of the families and districts The Parent Mentor customizes the trainings based on the
The Parent Mentor provides information sessions and workshops to educators and paraprofessionals that assist them in helping parents
CCIU Parent Mentor
Additional Parent Mentor Activities bull Collaborates and coordinates with other Education or TaC
Specialists and assists in setting up specialized workshops for parents at CCIU or in the districts
bull When requested provides parent resources at school open houses and community events
bull Utilizes and shares resources from community organizations and agencies to assist families in accessing the services that they need
bull Trains and supports surrogate parents
11
1192015
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Online Supports
Some parent groups have chosen to support each other through social networks The parent mentor is part of that network to answer questions and provide resources when needed
Resources
12
1192015
Resources
wwwcciuorg Click Student Services then Parent Resources
Upcoming LEA to LEA Webinars
bull What Administrators Need to Know About Family Engagement January 13 2016 (1200 pm ndash 100 pm)
bull Math Instruction to Support Student Success March 10 2016 (1200 pm ndash 100 pm)
bull School Efforts to Partner with Families May 11 2016 (1200 pm ndash 100 pm)
13
1192015
Contact Information wwwpattannet
Souderton School District Megan M Zweiback mzweibacksoudertonsdorg Phone 215-723-6061
Quakertown Community School District Shirley A Moyer smoyerqcsdorg Phone 215-529-2014
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf Governor
Chester County Intermediate Unit PaTTAN Maryann Amici Kimberly Jenkins MaryannAcciuorg kjenkinspattannet Phone 484-237-5123 Phone 800-441-3215 ext 7206
14
1192015
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Online Supports
Some parent groups have chosen to support each other through social networks The parent mentor is part of that network to answer questions and provide resources when needed
Resources
12
1192015
Resources
wwwcciuorg Click Student Services then Parent Resources
Upcoming LEA to LEA Webinars
bull What Administrators Need to Know About Family Engagement January 13 2016 (1200 pm ndash 100 pm)
bull Math Instruction to Support Student Success March 10 2016 (1200 pm ndash 100 pm)
bull School Efforts to Partner with Families May 11 2016 (1200 pm ndash 100 pm)
13
1192015
Contact Information wwwpattannet
Souderton School District Megan M Zweiback mzweibacksoudertonsdorg Phone 215-723-6061
Quakertown Community School District Shirley A Moyer smoyerqcsdorg Phone 215-529-2014
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf Governor
Chester County Intermediate Unit PaTTAN Maryann Amici Kimberly Jenkins MaryannAcciuorg kjenkinspattannet Phone 484-237-5123 Phone 800-441-3215 ext 7206
14
1192015
Resources
wwwcciuorg Click Student Services then Parent Resources
Upcoming LEA to LEA Webinars
bull What Administrators Need to Know About Family Engagement January 13 2016 (1200 pm ndash 100 pm)
bull Math Instruction to Support Student Success March 10 2016 (1200 pm ndash 100 pm)
bull School Efforts to Partner with Families May 11 2016 (1200 pm ndash 100 pm)
13
1192015
Contact Information wwwpattannet
Souderton School District Megan M Zweiback mzweibacksoudertonsdorg Phone 215-723-6061
Quakertown Community School District Shirley A Moyer smoyerqcsdorg Phone 215-529-2014
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf Governor
Chester County Intermediate Unit PaTTAN Maryann Amici Kimberly Jenkins MaryannAcciuorg kjenkinspattannet Phone 484-237-5123 Phone 800-441-3215 ext 7206
14
1192015
Contact Information wwwpattannet
Souderton School District Megan M Zweiback mzweibacksoudertonsdorg Phone 215-723-6061
Quakertown Community School District Shirley A Moyer smoyerqcsdorg Phone 215-529-2014
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf Governor
Chester County Intermediate Unit PaTTAN Maryann Amici Kimberly Jenkins MaryannAcciuorg kjenkinspattannet Phone 484-237-5123 Phone 800-441-3215 ext 7206
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