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PEN receives funding as a Parent Training and Information Center (PTI) from the US Department of Education and the Pennsylvania Department of Education-PA State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG). Parents and professionals will find their websites offer a variety of helpful information related to special education information, services and resources. Federal
 US Department of Education: The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) is dedicated to improving results for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities ages birth through 21 by providing leadership and financial support to assist states and local districts. US Department of Education: The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)-Publications and Products The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) directly and through its partners and grantees, develops a wide range of research-based products, publications and resources to assist states, local district personnel and families improve results for students with disabilities. PACER
The mission of PACER Center is to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families, based on the concept of parents helping parents. PACER offers a wide range of special education information, publications and resources. Alliance
The Technical Assistance ALLIANCE for Parent Centers (the ALLIANCE) is an innovative partnership of one national and six regional parent technical assistance centers, each funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Program. Alliance's website offers families and professionals information, publications and resources on many topics related to children and youth with disabilities. STOMP Specialized Training of Military Parents STOMP is the only National Parent Training and Information Center for military families providing support and advice to military parents without regard of the type of medical condition their child has. Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Department of Education
The official website of the PA Department of Education (PDE), whose mission is to lead and serve the educational community. Pennsylvania Department of Health The department's mission is to promote healthy lifestyles, prevent injury and disease, and to assure the safe delivery of quality health care for all Commonwealth citizens. The agency also works collaboratively with public and private partners in our communities to facilitate the development of an effective public health system. Special links to schools, community partners, maternal and child health services., are available on the site. PA Assistive Technology- Assistive technology resources offered by the PA Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN). PA Bureau of Special Education Homepage- The bureau's mission is to set high standards for all exceptional students in the Commonwealth receiving special education services and programs. The website includes a variety of information, links and resources for parents and educational professionals. Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN)- An initiative of the PA Department of Education working in partnership with families and local education agencies to support education programs and services. The website offers resources, information and links to special education information and programs. Special Education in Pennsylvania- ConsultLine- provides assistance to families and advocates of children with special needs about: Special Education Regulations, School Related Concerns and Procedural Safeguards. Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network Response to Intervention (RTI) (PaTTAN)- RtI is an early intervening strategy and carries dual meaning in Pennsylvania. It is a comprehensive, multi-tiered, standards aligned strategy to enable early identification and intervention for students at academic or behavioral risk. The site provides comprehensive RTI information. Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network Response to Intervention (RTI) Parent Guide .pdf (PaTTAN)- The parent guide is a resource developed by parents of children with disabilities to provide parents with information about RTI, and guidance to assist them with their active participation in the RTI process. PA Private Schools Directory (APS Directory)- Directory of Pennsylvania private schools and their services. PA PTA - PTA is the largest volunteer child advocacy organization in the United States. A not-for-profit association of parents, educators, students, and other citizens active in their schools and communities, PTA is a leader in reminding our nation of its obligations to children. Visit their website for additional helpful resources. Office for Dispute Resolution (ODR) Website - ODR provides the resources for parents and educational agencies to resolve disputes concerning the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of a free appropriate public education for students with disabilities, students who are gifted and children with disabilities served by the early intervention system. PA Deptment of Health "HelpinPA" is your one-stop online guide for support services in Pennsylvania. Their Facebook page features the Departments of Insurance, Health, Public Welfare and Aging. They will highlight and share information about their programs and services. PA Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program Additional Resources for Families:
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