Staff/Parent Learning Opportunities
Parent Trainings:
Parent Education and Advocacy Leadership (PEAL) Center 1-866-950-1040 (in PA)
The Parent Education and Advocacy Leadership (PEAL) Center was established in October 2005 as an organization of parents of children with disabilities reaching out to assist other parents of children with disabilities and special health care needs, and professionals. The PEAL Center offers a variety of supports and resources from Assistive Technology to healthcare information for families and professionals. They have a number of ongoing trainings and events, print publications, and even a lending library. PEAL Website
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HUNE (Hispanos Unidos Niños Excepionales) 215-425-6203
HUNE is a not for profit organization established in 1998. They provide free bilingual English and Spanish training, technical assistance and individual assistance to parents of infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities and to professionals who work with children. HUNE Website
HUNE es una organización sin fines de lucro establecido en el 1998. HUNE provee asesoramiento, asistencia técnica y asistencia individual gratis para los padres de infantes, niños, y jóvenes con impedimentos y a los profesionales que trabajan con los niños.
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Enhancing Family Engagement Training Modules:
Students achieve greater success when their families take an active role in their education. Six training modules have been developed by PaTTAN to assist with the planning and implementation of a successful program to enhance family engagement in your school. These training units, reflecting family engagement research, resources, best practices, and activities, are designed for educators; however, families, related service providers, community members, and others interested in bolstering student achievement by family-school-community partnerships are encouraged to view them.
The modules are flexible and may be used as professional development, individual enrichment, team capacity building, or a combination of applications. Each module contains the PowerPoint training, content notes and one or more activities that may be utilized with the unit or independently, and activities may be interchangeable amongst modules, depending on your needs. Further capacity building may be achieved by exploring the references and resources found at the end of each module.
Module 1 - Welcoming All Families into the School Community
Module 2 – Communicating Effectively
Module 3 – Supporting Student Success
Module 4 – Speaking Up for Every Child
Module 5 – Shared Decision Making
Module 6– Collaborating with the Community
Chester County College Fair EARLY HOUR |
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We invite students with disabilities and their families to join us for a special early hour at the Chester County College Fair. This dedicated time—held one hour before the fair officially opens—provides a supportive environment for youth to: Hear from a panel of college representatives who will share information about disability supports and services at the postsecondary level. Ask questions and gain insight into how colleges support student success. Connect directly with programs and staff in a smaller, more focused setting. This early session ensures students and families have the chance to explore postsecondary options and gather resources tailored to their needs before the larger fair begins.
Date: October 27, 2025 Time: 5:00-6:00 PM (Followed by the College Fair) Location: United Sports - 1426 Marshallton Thorndale Road, Downingtown, PA
MH/IDD Session: Thursday, January 22nd, 2026, from 6-8 pm Oxford Area School District is hosting Chester County Department of MH/IDD who will be discussing services they offer families? From eligibility, supports coordination, services available, waivers, and testimonials form parents. Don’t miss this opportunity along with plenty of time for Questions and answers Link to register is below: https://forms.gle/tC453bamzw26FyuS9
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Staff Trainings:
Autism and Early Intervention: Supporting Families
Session Dates
Monday November 24, 2025 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM - Webinar
In this presentation, participants will learn about the early signs of autism through discussion and video examples. Discussion will further center on the role of collaboration to enhance support for the child and family. State and national resources will be shared that can be used for families and professionals in accessing additional information and supports related to autism.
Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Identify and recognize early signs of autism in young children.
- Explain strategies for discussing the early signs of autism with families.
- Identify and locate resources to help professionals and families learn more.
Target Audience
Infant Toddler and Preschool Early Intervention Service Coordinators, Evaluators, Service Providers, Educators, Therapists and Home Visiting/Family Support staff.
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Special Education Law
The Essentials of IEP Writing
Online
Session Dates
Monday January 19, 2026 - Online
Monday March 02, 2026 - Online
https://www.pattan.net/Events/On-line-Courses/Course-2739/Events/Session-40946
Learning Environment and Engagement (Behavior)
Detecting and Supporting Students with Intensive Intervention Needs
Webinar
Session Dates
Wednesday December 03, 2025 12:00 PM - 3:15 PM - Webinar
https://www.pattan.net/Events/Webinar/Course-3590/Events/Session-42011
Emotional Support Teachers Networking Series (2025-2026)
Webinar
Session Dates
Wednesday January 07, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Webinar
https://www.pattan.net/Events/Webinar/Course-3536/Events/Session-41450
Mental Health First Aid for Youth
Multiple locations
Session Dates
Monday January 05, 2026 - 11:59 PM - PaTTAN - Online Course
Monday January 19, 2026 - 4:00 PM - PaTTAN - Online Course
Thursday January 22, 2026 8:30 AM - 2:45 PM - Webinar
https://www.pattan.net/Events/Webinar/Course-3214/Events/Session-41920
School Psychologists Networking Series (2025-2026)
Webinar
Session Dates
Friday January 16, 2026 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Webinar
https://www.pattan.net/Events/Webinar/Course-3578/Events/Session-41974
Restorative Practices in Education: Proactive Strategies and Responding to Harm
PaTTAN - EAST Google Maps
Session Dates
Wednesday January 21, 2026 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM - PaTTAN - EAST
Thursday January 22, 2026 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM - PaTTAN - EAST
https://www.pattan.net/Events/Inservices-workshops/Course-3497/Events/Session-41452
Strategies for Defusing and Preventing Challenging Behavior
Webinar Google Maps
Session Dates
Tuesday January 27, 2026 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Webinar
https://www.pattan.net/Events/Webinar/Course-3227/Events/Session-42113
Inclusive Practices
Secondary Transition
Job Coaching Essentials: Supporting Students for Career Success
Online
Session Dates
Monday January 12, 2026 - Online
Friday March 27, 2026 - 11:59 PM - Online
https://www.pattan.net/Events/On-line-Courses/Course-3457/Events/Session-41279
Mathematics
Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
Introduction to Social Emotional Multi-Tiered Supports and Pyramid Model Practices
Webinar
Session Dates
Wednesday January 07, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Webinar
https://www.pattan.net/Events/Webinar/Course-3527/Events/Session-41365
Team Initiated Problem Solving (TIPS): Efficient and Effective Teaming
Webinar Google Maps
Session Dates
Friday January 23, 2026 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM - Webinar
https://www.pattan.net/Events/Webinar/Course-3235/Events/Session-42012
Blind/Visual Impairment-Deaf/Heard of Hearing
Teachers of the Visually Impaired Networking Series (2025-2026)
Webinar
Session Dates
Thursday December 11, 2025 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Webinar
https://www.pattan.net/Events/Webinar/Course-3571/Events/Session-41954
Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialists Networking Series (2025-2026)
Webinar
Session Dates
Thursday January 08, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Webinar
https://www.pattan.net/Events/Webinar/Course-3576/Events/Session-41967
Teachers of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (D/HH) 2025-2026
Webinar
Session Dates
Tuesday January 13, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM - Webinar
https://www.pattan.net/Events/Webinar/Course-3582/Events/Session-41984
Paraprofessional
Paraprofessionals Networking Series (2025-2026)
Webinar
Session Dates
Wednesday January 14, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM - Webinar
https://www.pattan.net/Events/Webinar/Course-3554/Events/Session-41581
Schools Engaging Families
Conflict Resolution Skills for Schools and Families
Webinar
Session Dates
Wednesday December 03, 2025 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Webinar
https://www.pattan.net/Events/Webinar/Course-3085/Events/Session-41302
Related Services
Speech-Language Pathologists: Innovative Practices (2025-2026)
Webinar
Session Dates
Wednesday December 03, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM - Webinar
https://www.pattan.net/Events/Webinar/Course-3555/Events/Session-41584
Related Services - OT/PT/SLP Practitioners Behavior Basics (2025-2026)
Webinar
Session Dates
Wednesday January 07, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM - Webinar
https://www.pattan.net/Events/Webinar/Course-3577/Events/Session-41971
Low Incidence (HELIX Collaborative)
Building Capacity and Promoting Instruction through DLM for Districts, Charters and IU Educators
PaTTAN - Online Course
Session Dates
Monday January 05, 2026 - 11:59 PM - PaTTAN - Online Course
Tuesday June 30, 2026 - 11:59 PM - PaTTAN - Online Course
https://www.pattan.net/Events/On-line-Courses/Course-3519/Events/Session-41332
Conference
PDE Conference, February 25-27, 2026
https://www.pattan.net/Training/Conferences/PDE-Conference
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Additional Trainings:
https://secure.smore.com/n/tnrc0
Tech Adventure for students with vision and hearing needs:
PaTTAN - Session-39979 Registration
Introduction to Universal Design for Learning: The Why, the What, and the How
https://www.pattan.net/Events/On-line-Courses/Course-3022/Events/Session-40217
Developing Psychological Counseling as a Related Service
https://www.pattan.net/Events/On-line-Courses/Course-3026/Events/Session-40271
October Trainings:
The Nuts and Bolts of Job Coaching
https://www.pattan.net/Events/On-line-Courses/Course-2985/Events/Session-39739
Word Problems - Additive Schemas
https://www.pattan.net/Events/On-line-Courses/Course-3377/Events/Session-40270
Strategies for Defusing and Preventing Challenging Behavior
https://www.pattan.net/Events/Inservices-workshops/Course-3227/Events/Session-40276
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Surrogate Parent Training Opportunities:
Become a Special Education Decision-Maker for a Child in State Custody
Volunteers, known as Special Education Surrogate Parents (SESPs), serve as appointed educational special decision-makers for students in the custody of the Department of Children and Families (DCF). SESP volunteers have the legal authority of a parent or legal guardian to attend special education team meetings, approve or reject IEPs, and, if necessary, file a complaint or appeal. SESPs spend about 30-40 hours a year volunteering their time.
In this Orientation Training, you will learn about the role of an SESP, how traumatic experiences can impact learning, and how to incorporate the appropriate supports into the IEP.
Please arrive 5 minutes before the start of the training. The training will start on time and we will not be able to admit attendees after the training begins. If you cannot make it on time, please email us at rtsc@fcsn.org and sign up for the next Orientation
For questions, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342.
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National Autism Conference 2026 at Pennsylvania State University:
Location:
The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center,
State College, Pennsylvania
Dates: TBD