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PEN is part of a national system of Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs), serving South Central, Northeast, Southeast and Philadelphia,Pennsylvania. We are funded by the US Department of Education and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. 2009 marked our 25 year anniversary of service to parents of children with disabilities. PEN is a coalition of professionals and parents of children representing a range of disabilities and ages. We are committed to serving parents of all special needs children-- birth to adulthood; including parents of children in pre-school, regular education classes, educational/residential placement, adult systems and those children not yet identified as needing service. PEN provides technical assistance, information, skill development trainings, workshops and referral services to parents to help children reach their full potential in educational, vocational and community settings. Much of the information included in this site is designed to support Pennsylvania parents of children with special needs, but information and links are included on Federal Special Education, National Disability Issues and Resources and Special Education Legal links that will also pertain to parents and individuals with disabilities in other states. We hope you find the following information helpful. Since our primary objective is to support parents, please feel free to call us for further information or assistance. Parents within Pennsylvania may reach us at our toll free number, 1-800-522-5827. Thank you for visiting. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  PEN Webinar: "Alternative Methods to Resolve, Settle and Enforce Resolution Agreements/Mediation Agreements or Settlement Agreements with your Local School District"
Wednesday, September 8, 2010 -- 10-11:30 AM Register HERE
OR Wednesday, September 15, 2010 -- 2-3:30 PM Register HERE
Presenter: Charles W. Jelley, Esq. , Tremba & Jelly, LLC This session will review the ins and outs of mediation agreements, resolution agreement process. We will also cover the process to file a state complaint to the Department of Education, Due Process Hearing requests and settlement agreements. The Webinar will also touch on the Section 504 Complaint process and settlement procedures. By the end of the session, participants will understand how to select the appropriate dispute resolution techniques to resolve their individual differences. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PEN Webinar: "AT in the IEP - What Parents Need to Know" Monday, September 27, 2010 -- 2-3 PMPresenter:
Amy Goldman, CCC-SLP, Associate Director, Institute on Disabilities at Temple University The Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and the process for developing the plan provide numerous opportunities for considering and including Assistive Technology (AT) devices and services for students with disabilities. This interactive webinar will explain the requirements under IDEA to address AT and how parents can best advocate for the inclusion of AT devices and services throughout their child's public education through the IEP. You will need an computer with speakers, and there will be opportunities for questions and answers. Register online ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Families and Schools Building Partnerships to Support Literacy"
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 -- PaTTAN King of Prussia -- 9AM - 3:30 PM This conference will provide participants with an overview of the foundations of literacy development, and how educators and families can partner to ensure student success. Individual sessions witll address the fundamentals of reading, how children learn to read and spell, literacy (reading) skills instruction and reading curriculum standards in the Standards Aligned System for all ages and grade levels regardless of academic abilities. Presenters:
Nancy Hennessy, M.Ed., National Trainer for LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling), PEN & PaTTAN Consultants Click HERE for more information regarding this event. Click here to REGISTER for this event. This session is sponsored by Parent Education Network (PEN) in partnership with PaTTAN. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Help Us to Help YOU! Please follow this link and complete PEN's BRIEF and SIMPLE Needs and Service Survey. Your input helps PEN design services that meet the needs of parents and educators. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Click here for PEN's Workshop and Publications Brochure |
