PaTTAN Speech-Language Initiative
2026-2027 PD and Technical Assistance Opportunities
Related Service Providers (SLPs, OTPs, PTPs) Network: Classroom-Based Therapy Strategies
Four-part virtual networking series for school-based Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapy Practitioners, and Physical Therapy Practitioners, focusing on effective and evidence-based strategies to provide therapy in classroom-based ("push-in") environments and strategies to collaborate with classroom staff.
- October 7, 2026, 3:00-4:30 pm
- November 18, 2026, 3:00-4:30 pm
- January 20, 2027, 3:00-4:30 pm
- March 17, 2027, 3:00-4:30 pm
Supervisors of Related Service Providers Network (Supervisors of SLPs, OTPs, and PTPs)
Three-part virtual networking series for Supervisors of school-based Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapy Practitioners, and Physical Therapy Practitioners, focusing on trending topics in the field, including the difference between eligibility/"dismissal" criteria for school-age services and EI services, Secondary Transition plans/Indicator 13, and Extended School Year.
- September 22, 2026, 12:00-1:00 pm
- December 1, 2026, 12:00-1:00 pm
- March 2, 2027, 12:00-1:00 pm
Speech-Language Speaker Series
Half-day webinars on the following dates and topics:
- September 25, 2026: Multilingual Assessments for the Monolingual SLP
- December 11, 2026: Fluency Disorders
- May 21, 2027: Childhood Apraxia of Speech - Interventions
Speech-Language Pathologists' Survival Kit: Essential Tools for School-Based SLPs
In-person, full day competency-based training for Speech-Language Pathologists new to school settings (within the past 5 years).
- September 10, 2026, 9:00 am-3:15 pm - PaTTAN West
- October 14, 2026, 9:00 am-3:15 pm - PaTTAN Central
- October 15, 2026, 9:00 am-3:15 pm - Montgomery County IU23
- October 29, 2026, 9:00 am-3:15 pm - Appalachia IU8
- March 24, 2027, 9:00 am-3:15 pm - Edinboro IU5
- April 8, 2027, 9:00 am-3:15 pm - Luzerne IU18
ASHA CEUs
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) continuing education credits (CEUs) are offered at all PaTTAN Speech-Language Initiative events. ASHA CEUs may be offered at additional PaTTAN events when the content is applicable for this credit type. Act 48 credits may also be offered. The credit type will be listed on the event registration page. You can search the PaTTAN training calendar by credit type. Please note that while credits are offered, the main intent of trainings is not to deliver credits, which makes PaTTAN slightly different than other ASHA CE providers. Our mission is to improve outcomes for students with disabilities and support the efforts of PDE/BSE.