Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

09/09/2026

📣 September PA Transition Tidbits is here!

This month’s edition focuses on transition planning—helping students with disabilities build a vision for life after high school and connect their strengths, interests, goals, services, and real-world experiences.

Explore resources and practical strategies to strengthen student-centered transition planning! 💫

Transition Tidbits

09/08/2026

📣 Pennsylvania Families: We Need Your Input!

Are you the parent or caregiver of a child or youth (birth–21) who is deafblind? The PA DeafBlind Project invites you to complete our Pennsylvania DeafBlind Family Needs Assessment!

Your feedback will help us:
📚 Identify the supports and resources families need most.
📝Plan future trainings, workshops, and family events.
👪 Improve services and family engagement.
🗣️ Strengthen advocacy for children and youth who are deafblind and their families.

The survey only takes a few minutes, and your input will help shape future programming and supports. Please complete the survey by September 30, 2026.

✏️ Complete the survey here: https://forms.gle/JU731FqRCQKyTLHq7

Please share this post with other Pennsylvania families of children and youth (birth–21) who are deafblind. Thank you for helping us better support families across the state! 🙌

09/04/2026

📣 Calling all Internal Coaches and IU TaCs across PA!

The PaTTAN Initiative is excited to announce the return of the Capacity Series: Developing Trainers. Empowering Systems. 🌟

This series is designed to build coaching capacity, strengthen system-level practices, and spark powerful collaboration through monthly, in-person trainings. 💪

📆 Sept 16 | Oct 21 | Nov 18 | Dec 16
📍 Locations across PA
🔗 Register at: tinyurl.com/PAICapacity

Let’s network, build momentum, and strengthen our impact—one training at a time!

09/01/2026

📢 Call for Proposals is OPEN!

Do you have strategies to share on leadership, innovation, AI, and evidence-based practices that improve outcomes for students with disabilities? We’re seeking dynamic speakers for the 2027 PDE Conference!

🎤 Making a Difference: Educational Practices That Work!
📅 February 24–26, 2027
🚩 Deadline: Wednesday, Sept 30

Ready to lead the way in ? ✨
Submit your proposal today: https://tinyurl.com/Pa-RFP

08/31/2026

Are you a new SLP working in the Pennsylvanian Schools? Are you a seasoned SLP that just started working in the schools or Intermediate Units? Well, this workshop is for you! 🗣️

We are offering the below dates for multiple face-to-face professional development sessions designed to enhance your skills and knowledge in the field. This workshop will provide resources to gain new strategies for your practice and connect with fellow professionals in PA! 🏫

ASHA and Act 48 hours are also available to help meet your professional development requirements! 📝

Registration is now open 🎉
🔗 https://bit.ly/4zDdVBh

📆 10 September
🕓 9 AM – 3:15 PM
📍 PaTTAN West

📆 14 October
🕓 9 AM – 3:15 PM
📍 PaTTAN Central

📆 15 October
🕓 9 AM – 3:15 PM
📍 PaTTAN East

📆 29 October
🕓 9 AM – 3:15 PM
📍 Appalachia IU 8/Altoona

📆 8 April 2027
🕓 9 AM – 3:15 PM
📍 Luzerne IU 18

Don't miss out on this opportunity to grow professionally and network with other SLPs in Pennsylvania! 🌟

08/24/2026

Welcome back to a brand-new school year! 🎉 Our initiative is here to help kick off a year of learning, growing, and smiling together.

Check our quarterly newsletter for tips, strategies, and events to boost your efforts in engaging families and your community. 🍎

Let's work together to make this year amazing—because our students are worth it!
https://app.smore.com/n/hy7qc

08/06/2026

08/04/2026

Discover, Connect, and Win at the Exhibit Hall!

👁️ Explore communication tools, accessibility resources & supports, technology, innovative programs, and creative student enterprises—all in one place.

🗓️ Thurs – Fri, Aug 5 & 6
🕛 8 AM – 4:30 PM

Meet organizations specializing in:
✅
✅ & Disability Supports
✅ Assessment & Intervention Services
✅ Family & Community Resources
✅ Educational Software & Curriculum
✅ Transition & Employment Supports
✅ Student-Run Businesses
✅ And so much more!

🎉 Don't forget to participate in the Exhibitor Passport Challenge! Visit exhibitors to collect stamps and enter to win exciting raffle prizes generously donated by our exhibitors.

Whether you're looking for a new resource, a fresh idea, or your next community connection, you'll find it here: ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/BridgConf

07/27/2026

Mark your calendars for an exciting evening of music, creativity, and connection at ! 🎉

📅 Wednesday, Aug 5
🕛 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Common Ground Area

Relax, enjoy dinner with colleagues, and explore a variety of interactive spaces at this social & networking event ✨

Activities Include:
✔️ DJ + Photo Booth Fun
✔️ Guided Yoga Session
✔️ Make-and-Take Crafts
✔️ Board Games & Tabletop Games

We can’t wait to see you next week! https://tinyurl.com/BridgConf