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PaTTANpodPaTTANpodYouth experiences at Bridging Knowledge to Know How ConferenceComputer Science Camp and Camp Inspiration, Youth experience: what to expect – engagement activities for youth and families Click here for more episodeshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCkBP2csbOssi3rUsfM-yQT1DVGUihxg2 Also available in podcast format on iTunes and Google Play MusiciTuneshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pattanpod/id1436873041?mt=2 Google Play Musichttps://play.google.com/music/m/Iwyth5xyq26f67f4qrzktutbxke?t=PaTTANpod...2025-05-0208 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodEnhancing Interventions for English Learners with PLUSS | PaTTANpod [S7 E6]Dr. Julie Esparza Brown joins PaTTANPod to explore how educators can improve literacy and language outcomes for English learners (ELs) with disabilities by embedding culturally and linguistically appropriate instruction into existing multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS). Dr. Brown introduces the PLUSS Model, a framework designed to infuse evidence-based second language acquisition practices within each MTSS tier and provide tailored support for dually identified students, and a tool that educators can use reflect on their implementation of PLUSS strategies.Click here for more episodeshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCkBP2csbOssi3rUsfM-yQT1...2025-04-2312 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodWhat Educators Need to Know About the Bridging Knowledge to Know-How ConferenceThe 2025 Bridging Knowledge to Know-How Conference offers the opportunity for unifying Pennsylvania's educators, community partners, families, and youth to explore insights and tools that bridge knowledge and practical application. This conference will bring together Pennsylvania’s educators, community partners, families, and youth to explore the latest insights, strategies, and tools that bridge the gap between knowledge and practical application. Sessions will have a specific focus on autism, sensory disabilities, secondary transition, and students with complex instructional needs. Participants will gain tangible strategies to enhance teaching practices, drive student success, and adapt to the evolving demands of today’s classrooms. Visi...2025-04-1508 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodCreating joy in MTSS: Agency, Belonging, and Connectedness | PaTTANpod [S7 E5]Dr. Robert Balfanz joins PaTTANpod at the 2024 MTSS & PBIS Advanced Implementation Forum to discuss how schools can use the new ABCs: Agency, Belonging, and Connectedness as part of multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) to nurture joy and support learning in school communities.Click here for more episodeshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCkBP2csbOssi3rUsfM-yQT1DVGUihxg2 Also available in podcast format on iTunes and Google Play MusiciTuneshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pattanpod/id1436873041?mt=2 2025-02-2021 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpod2025 Bridging Knowledge to Know-How ConferenceThe 2025 Bridging Knowledge to Know-How Conference offers the opportunity for unifying Pennsylvania's educators, community partners, families, and youth to explore insights and tools that bridge knowledge and practical application. This conference will bring together Pennsylvania’s educators, community partners, families, and youth to explore the latest insights, strategies, and tools that bridge the gap between knowledge and practical application. Sessions will have a specific focus on autism, sensory disabilities, secondary transition, and students with complex instructional needs. Participants will gain tangible strategies to enhance teaching practices, drive student success, and adapt to the evolving demands of today’s classrooms. Visit...2025-01-2304 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodAMPlifying access for students with print disabilities | PaTTANpod [S7 E4]Accessible educational materials (AEM) are crucial for ensuring that students with disabilities can access the same content as their peers. PaTTANpod goes behind the scenes of AEM at the Lancaster Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 (IU13) with accessible materials specialist, Sarah Ditzler. Sarah shares how common types of accessible educational materials are made and provides practical tips for educators and administrators who support students with print access disabilities. Click here for more episodeshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCkBP2csbOssi3rUsfM-yQT1DVGUihxg2 Also available in podcast format on iTunes...2024-12-1821 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodSexuality Education for Students with Disabilities | PaTTANpod [S7 E3]Katherine McLaughlin, a certified sexuality educator, joins PaTTANpod to discuss the importance of sexuality education for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Katherine addresses misconceptions about sexuality education and provides practical tips for educators and parents to be allies and advocates. Click here for more episodeshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCkBP2csbOssi3rUsfM-yQT1DVGUihxg2 Also available in podcast format on iTunes and Google Play MusiciTuneshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pattanpod/id1436873041?mt=2 ...2024-11-0415 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodBe the 1: Kindness, awareness, and autism advocacy | PaTTANpod [S7 E2]Ben Hartranft joins PaTTANpod at the 2024 Pennsylvania Department of Education annual conference, where he was a featured speaker. As the president of Benergy1 Presentations, Ben advocates for autism awareness and acceptance by sharing his personal experiences. The episode also features Ben’s brother, Dan, and his parents, Sandy and Glenn, who share perspectives on navigating the complexities of autism as a family.2024-10-2344 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodYouth engagement? YES, please! | PaTTANpod [S7 E1]Transitioning from youth into adulthood can be very challenging, especially for students with disabilities. Members of the PaTTAN Youth Engagement Specialist (YES) team join PaTTANpod to discuss the importance of engaging students in transition planning, as well as resources and support available from the YES team.Click here for more episodeshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCkBP2csbOssi3rUsfM-yQT1DVGUihxg2Also available in podcast format on iTunes and Google Play MusiciTuneshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pattanpod...2024-10-0737 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodNAC 2024 Family Strand and Children's InstitutePaTTAN AI team would like to record a NAC 2024 Promo (commercial) for the upcoming conference to highlighting the session strands for Families and highlight Children's Institute2024-05-1308 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodPaTTANpod NAC 2024 PROMO Session strandsPaTTAN AI team would like to record a NAC 2024 Promo (commercial) for the upcoming conference to highlighting the session strands for Educators, Related Service Providers, BCBA.2024-04-3009 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodHELIX Highlights: Cross-agency collaboration and learning | PaTTANpod [S6E18]To promote cross-department and cross-agency collaboration, HELIX, the annual conference celebrating high expectations for students with low-incidence disabilities, provided special opportunities and incentives for teams of attendees in 2023. Visit our website at http://www.pattan.net2024-04-0407 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodHELIX Highlights: Collaborating to support elementary students with disabilities | PaTTANpod [S6E17]To promote cross-department and cross-agency collaboration, HELIX, the annual conference celebrating high expectations for students with low-incidence disabilities, provided special opportunities and incentives for teams of attendees in 2023.Sydney Evans and Stephanie Brennan describe their experiences at HELIX and the benefits of collaboration among classroom teachers and special education teachers and practitioners.https://www.pattan.net/Training/Conferences/HELIX-ConferenceSydney Evans is a first grade teacher at Whitemarsh Elementary School in the Colonial School District. She attended the HELIX conference for the first time...2024-04-0406 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodHELIX Highlights: Self-reflection and collaboration | PaTTANpod [S6E16]To promote cross-department and cross-agency collaboration, HELIX, the annual conference celebrating high expectations for students with low-incidence disabilities, provided special opportunities and incentives for teams of attendees in 2023.Michaelle Khatchadourian and Mary Therese (MT) Sabatino share how participating in HELIX supports self-reflection and collaboration.https://www.pattan.net/Training/Conferences/HELIX-ConferenceMichaelle has been an occupational therapist for 35 years. She owns her own business and has contracted with the district for 11 years providing a variety of related services. Michaelle’s areas of interest includes se...2024-04-0405 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodHELIX Highlights Co teaching English language learners with disabilities | PaTTANpod [S6E15]Rebecca Schillack and Kathleen Mease discuss how attending HELIX, the annual conference celebrating high expectations for students with low incidence disabilities, impacted their efforts to support English language learners with disabilities.Rebecca and Kathleen attended the 2023 HELIX conference as part of a team from Bensalem Township School District through a conference program promoting cross-department and cross-agency collaboration.HELIX conference: https://www.pattan.net/Training/Conferences/HELIX-ConferenceMiss Schillack is a Special Education teacher at Bensalem Township School District teaching students, within the Life Skills...2024-04-0408 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodHELIX Highlights Team based approaches for supporting English language learners | PaTTANpod [S6E14]To promote cross-department and cross-agency collaboration, HELIX, the annual conference celebrating high expectations for students with low-incidence disabilities, provided special opportunities and incentives for teams of attendees in 2023.Shannon McMahon and Lorendana Martinez describe their experiences at HELIX and their ongoing efforts facilitating collaboration among Special Education and English Language Development educators and practitioners to support English language learners with disabilities.HELIX conference: https://www.pattan.net/Training/Conferences/HELIX-ConferenceShannon McMahon is currently a Supervisor of Special Education for Bensalem Township School District...2024-04-0409 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodHELIX Highlights: Enhancing professional mentoring | PaTTANpod [S6E13]Missy Garber and Kathleen Lopez discuss how HELIX, the annual conference celebrating high expectations for students with low incidence disabilities, enhances ongoing collaboration among educators and practitioners involved in professional mentoring.https://www.pattan.net/Training/Conferences/HELIX-ConferenceMissy Garber, Ph.D. is an itinerant teacher of students with visual impairments with the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit in Norristown. She was formerly the Director of the Teacher of the Visually Impaired Preparation Program and Co-Director of the National Center for Leadership in Visual Impairment at Salus University where she...2024-04-0407 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodHELIX Highlights Preparing for a career in educational interpretation | PaTTANpod [S6E12]Natalie Steltzer describes her ambitions to become an educational interpreter and experience providing American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation at HELIX, the annual conference celebrating high expectations for students with low incidence disabilities. Natalie attended the 2023 HELIX conference as part of the Pennsylvania Bureau of Special Education’s Attract Prepare Retain (APR) initiative.PaTTAN Deaf and Hard of Hearing Initiative: https://www.pattan.net/Disabilities/Deaf-and-Hard-of-Hearing HELIX Conference: https://www.pattan.net/Training/Conferences/HELIX-ConferenceNatalie is a Junior majoring in American Sign Language and English Interpreting and minoring in Ea...2024-04-0404 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodHELIX Highlights Aspiring ASL and English Interpreters | PaTTANpod [S6E11]Daisy Wishard and Marlee Stake share their experiences as first-time attendees and student interpreters at HELIX, the annual conference celebrating high expectations for students with low incidence disabilities. Serving as student interpreters allowed them to practice their American Sign Language(ASL) interpretation skills in a real-world setting while contributing to the accessibility of the conference.PaTTAN Deaf and Hard of Hearing Initiative: https://www.pattan.net/Disabilities/Deaf-and-Hard-of-Hearing HELIX Conference: https://www.pattan.net/Training/Conferences/HELIX-ConferenceDaisy Wishard is a junior at Mount Aloysius college majoring in American...2024-04-0406 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodHELIX Highlights Supporting Students who are Deafblind – Part 2 | PaTTANpod [S6E10]In this segment of a two-part episode, Rachel Collins and Hilary Collins share perspectives from HELIX 2023, the annual conference celebrating high expectations for students with low incidence disabilities. Rachel and Hilary also discuss resources available to educators and practitioners who support students who are Deafblind.Texas DeafBlind Project: txdeafblindproject.org PaTTAN Deaf-Blind Initiative: https://www.pattan.net/Disabilities/Deaf-Blind HELIX Conference: https://www.pattan.net/Training/Conferences/HELIX-ConferenceRachel began her career as a teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing in 1998. She quickly fell into deafblind education and...2024-04-0414 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodHELIX Highlights Supporting Students who are Deafblind – Part 1 | PaTTANpod [S6E9]In this segment of a two-part episode, Deafblind education consultant Kaycee Bennett shares about her experience attending and presenting at HELIX, the annual conference celebrating high expectations for students with low incidence disabilities.Deafblind education consultant Kaycee Bennett shares about her experience attending and presenting at HELIX, the annual conference celebrating high expectations for students with low incidence disabilities.Texas DeafBlind Project: txdeafblindproject.org PaTTAN Deaf-Blind Initiative: https://www.pattan.net/Disabilities/Deaf-Blind HELIX Conference: https://www.pattan.net/Training/Conferences/HELIX-ConferenceKaycee Bennett...2024-04-0403 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodNational Autism Conference 2024 STEM CampOverview of STEM Camp will be highlighted in promo2024-03-2706 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodNational Autism Conference 2024 | PaTTANpodThe National Autism Conference offers the opportunity for educators, parents/caregivers, and students to collectively learn from national and international professionals in the field in addition to local leaders making a difference in our schools for students with autism. Visit our website at http://www.pattan.net2024-01-2406 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodTechnology, creativity & empathy | PaTTANpod [S6E8]Nicole Jackson joins PaTTANpod at the 2023 CSforAllPA Summit to discuss her nontraditional professional journey in computer science (CS) and STEM, the relationship between technology and creativity, applications of cognitive science in technology leadership, and the role of empathy in efforts to close equity gaps in education.Click here for more episodeshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCkBP2csbOssi3rUsfM-yQT1DVGUihxg2 Also available in podcast format on iTunes and Google Play MusiciTuneshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pattanpod/id1436873041...2023-12-2130 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodCSinPA Student Spotlight: Neha Shukla |PaTTANpod [S6E7]Neha Shukla joins PaTTANpod at the 2023 CSforAllPA Summit to discuss her experiences in computer science (CS) and STEM, the capacity for everyone to create positive change with technology, and ways educators and parents can empower students to be problem-solvers.Click here for more episodeshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCkBP2csbOssi3rUsfM-yQT1DVGUihxg2 Also available in podcast format on iTunes and Google Play MusiciTuneshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pattanpod/id1436873041?mt=2 Google Play...2023-11-2820 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodPrevention before crisis: Creating a safe and supportive learning environment |PaTTANpod [S6E6]A safe and supportive learning environment is crucial for students’ development and success. Educators and school leaders can be proactive about student behavior by implementingevidence-based practices to provide positive reinforcement, teach and maintain appropriate behaviors, and adapt instruction as needed. Behavior analysts Dr. Paulie Gavoni and Anika Costa join PaTTANpod to discuss the science of student behavior and prevention and intervention strategies that support a safe and supportive learning environment.https://www.pattan.net/Multi-Tiered-System-of-Support/Behavior; https://linqapp.com/paul_gavoni?r=link;Click here for mo...2023-11-1531 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodCS Spotlights: Empowering D/HH Students with Computer Science |PaTTANpod [S6E4]This episode is part of a series recorded on location at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology during the 2023 BUILD FLY CODE Live!, a special event for schools involved in a PaTTAN computer science (CS) professional learning program using drone technology.Lori Blantz and Janice Beitzel reflect on their professional growth in CS education and discuss strategies for engaging students with disabilities in CS learning.Other episodes in this series:"CS Spotlights: Integrating Computer Science into Special Education Classes""CS Spotlights: Student Perspectives on Computer Science" 2023-10-3017 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodCS Spotlights: Student Perspectives on Computer Science |PaTTANpod [S6E3]This episode is part of a series recorded on location at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology during the 2023 BUILD FLY CODE Live!, a special event for schools involved in a PaTTAN computer science (CS) professional learning program using drone technology.Octorara Area students DJ Mewhort and Aidan Smith join PaTTANpod to discuss why CS is important for all students and why it is especially meaningful to them.Their teacher, Kimberly Boyd shares perspectives on CS learning in “CS Spotlights: Integrating Computer Science into Special Education Classes.”2023-10-3006 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodCS Spotlights: Integrating Computer Science into Special Education Classes | PaTTANpod [S6E2]This episode is part of a series recorded on location at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology during the 2023 BUILD FLY CODE Live!, a special event for schools involved in a PaTTAN computer science (CS) professional learning program using drone technology.Special education teachers Kimberly Boyd and Meaghan Stolnis reflect on their professional growth in CS education and discuss strategies for engaging students with disabilities in CS learning.Students in Ms. Boyd’s join PaTTANpod in “CS Spotlights: Student Perspectives on Computer Science.”For additional inform...2023-10-3009 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodDeveloping educational plans for students who are deaf or hard of hearing | PaTTANpod [S6E2]PA ECC-DHH: A tool for developing educational plans for students who are deaf or hard of hearingThe Pennsylvania Expanded Core Curriculum for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (ECC-DHH) is a resource for developing educational plans for a students who are deaf or hard of hearing. The Pennsylvania ECC-DHH, patterned after the Iowa ECC-DHH, addresses specialized needs that are not covered in the general education curriculum. Barbara Chubb, who led the team that developed the Pennsylvania ECC-DHH joins PaTTANpod to discuss how educators, school leaders, and parents can use the resource to support students...2023-10-1630 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodOn the road to victory with CS |PaTTANpod [S6E1]Computer science (CS) and data science are closely related fields. Data science, represented by the concept "data and analysis" is one of five key concepts in K-12 computer science (CS) education. Andrew Kromer shares about his experiences with data science and CS, and ideas for broadening participation in K-12 CS.2023-10-0214 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodMentoring students in the Governor’s STEM Competition - Part 3Held annually since 2014, the Governor’s STEM competition challenges student teams to research, design, and present a project that can improve the lives of Pennsylvanians. As part of a three-part series, joining PaTTANpod to share their perspectives on the competition is Pennridge School District teacher and STEM competition advisor, Melissa O’Brien.2023-06-0509 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodMentoring students in the Governor’s STEM CompetitionHeld annually since 2014, the Governor’s STEM competition challenges student teams to research, design, and present a project that can improve the lives of Pennsylvanians. As part of a three-part series, joining PaTTANpod to share their perspectives on the competition is East Stroudsburg High School North teacher and STEM competition advisor, Jacqueline Edelbaum.2023-06-0509 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodMentoring students in the Governor’s STEM CompetitionHeld annually since 2014, the Governor’s STEM competition challenges student teams to research, design, and present a project that can improve the lives of Pennsylvanians. As part of a three-part series, joining PaTTANpod to share their perspectives on the competition is Bishop Shanahan High School teacher and STEM competition advisor, Dr. John Janasik.2023-06-0514 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodAdministrators Voice- Leading a team of Educators to the shape the futureThis episode will highlight the story of one building administrator who is committed to attracting and retaining staff through building strong relationships, positive school climate and culture through collaboration and teaming. In addition, this episode will highlight servant leadership and dedication to providing comprehensive mentorship and supervision for all staff. This episode will also focus on staff retention and why the staff working with these buildings leaders chose to stay in the field of education. 2023-05-2319 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodAdministrators Voice- Building a Team of Instructional LeadersThis episode will highlight the story of two different building administrators who are committed to attracting and retaining staff through building strong relationships, positive school climate and culture through collaboration and teaming. In addition, this episode will highlight servant leadership and dedication to providing comprehensive mentorship and supervision for all staff. This episode will also focus on staff retention and why the staff working with these buildings leaders chose to stay in the field of education. 2023-05-2326 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodEvidence Based Practices- All inThis video will highlight the story of three different teachers that have recently become or have remained passionate about serving students with disabilities. This episode will focus on retention and why these Special Education Teachers chose to stay.2023-05-0233 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodParaprofessional to teacher within a school districtThis video will highlight the story of a paraprofessional's journey to becoming a certified Special Education teacher within a school district. 2023-05-0230 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodDetermination, dreamsGround-breaking musician and co-founder of the Deaf Professional Arts Network (D-PAN), Sean Forbes joins PaTTANpod to discuss how determination and persistence help shape dreams into achievable goals.2023-04-1714 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodTraining and Consultation to Implement Computer Science TACTICSTraining and Consultation (TaC) services support LEAs by providing professional development, technical assistance, and consultation regarding Pennsylvania's special education initiatives. PaTTAN's Training and Consultation to Implement Computer Science (TACTICS) team is a voluntary program for TaC who want to grow their capacity as leaders in Pennsylvania's computer science (CSinPA) education initiatives. Joining PaTTANpod to discuss how TaC support CSinPA are Tom Esposito from Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 and Lauren Walker from Chester County Intermediate Unit. 2023-04-1034 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodMTSS Literacy: Tier 3 Triumphs | PaTTANpodPennsylvania’s multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) is a comprehensive school improvement framework that includes a continuum of evidence-based academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports to meet the needs of all students, including students with disabilities. Joining PaTTANpod to share a success story about Tier 2 supports in literacy are Shelley West from Shaler Area School District and Laura Miller from AIU3.2023-02-2719 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodAccessible instructional materials: Considerations for educatorsPaTTAN is the home of the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s AIM Center, which produces Braille, large print, and formatted PDF materials for eligible school-aged students. Joining PaTTANpod to discuss the importance of accessible instructional materials and accessible educational materials is Dr. David Bateman from Shippensburg University.2023-02-1419 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodPrioritizing access for all learners with AIMPaTTAN is the home of the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s AIM Center, which produces Braille, large print, and formatted PDF materials for eligible school-aged students. Accessible instructional materials play a crucial role in ensuring all students have equitable learning opportunities. Joining PaTTANpod to discuss the importance of prioritizing access for all students is David DeNotaris.2023-02-1430 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodOperationalizing Cultural NavigationA previous episode of PaTTANpod explores cultural navigation, a model for providing linguistically and culturally relevant support to English Learners and their families. Operationalizing cultural navigation requires collaboration among multiple LEA and community partners. Erin Conahan, Mark Simms, and Loice Byler join PaTTANpod to discuss how school and district leaders play a crucial role in the implementation of cultural navigation in the School District of Lancaster.2023-02-0646 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodSocially just practices and student outcomesCulturally-Relevant and Sustaining (CR-SE) Education ensures equity for all students and seeks to eliminate systemic institutional racial and cultural barriers that inhibit the success of all students, particularly those who have been historically underrepresented. School psychologist Dr. Charles Barrett joins PaTTANpod to explore socially just practices as a component of CRSE.2023-01-2315 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodImproving educator perseveranceA positive school climate helps increase educator perseverance and retention. In alignment with Pennsylvania’s dedication to attracting, preparing, and retaining practitioners in education, specifically in special education, Dr. Alison Mellott joins PaTTANpod to discuss school and personal strategies to build positive environments and increase educators perseverance. 2023-01-2322 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodPositive school culture for educatorsSchool climate is a key factor in social, emotional, and academic outcomes for students, but what about their teachers? In alignment with Pennsylvania’s dedication to attracting, preparing, and retaining practitioners in education, specifically in special education, Dr. Salome Thomas-El, better known as “Principal El,” joins PaTTANpod to discuss the relationship between school culture and teacher retention.2023-01-2315 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodDifference Makers: Teachers of Students Who are Blind or Visually ImpairedTeachers of students with visual impairments (TVI) are uniquely qualified educators who support students who are blind or have visual impairments.In alignment with Pennsylvania’s dedication to Attracting, Preparing, and Retaining practitioners in education, specifically in special education, joining PaTTANpod are Amanda Whelan from Bucks County Intermediate Unit, Scott Burfield from Central Intermediate Unit 10, and Holly Russell from the Western Pa School for Blind Children.2023-01-1012 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodDifference Makers: Certified Mobility and Orientation SpecialistsCertified orientation and mobility specialists have a unique role in supporting students who are blind or visually impaired. Orientation and mobility specialists address orientation and travel needs of students not only in the school setting, but at home, and in the community, too.In alignment with Pennsylvania’s dedication to Attracting, Preparing, and Retaining practitioners in education, specifically in special education, joining PaTTANpod are certified orientation and mobility specialists (COMS) Autumn Booths, Melissa Kenderes, and Jessica Madden.2023-01-1015 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodAT Your Service: The Crucial Role of Assistive Technology (AT) Specialistsa wide range of devices, as well as services to support the selection, acquisition, and use of AT devices. AT consultants play a crucial role in these services.2023-01-1017 minPaTTANpodPaTTANpodAre you familiar with Short Term Loan?The Short Term Loan (STL) Program at PaTTAN provides local education agencies (LEAs) with devices to assess the assistive technology (AT) needs of students with disabilities. AT kit categories include: augmentative and alternative communication, blindness/visual impairment, computer access, deaf/hard of hearing/deafblind, switch access/environmental access, and technology for print/reading/writing support. In this episode, Beth Christopher, Greg Gerhart, and Mike Onofrey provide an overview of the Short Term Loan program and tips for LEAs.  2022-12-1219 min