Schools Engaging Families

The PaTTAN Schools Engaging Families Webinar Series is here!

One-hour professional development, six times this school year, with customizable strategies to improve your family and community engagement and bolster students' success. Follow the series of six sessions or catch topics that interest you most or fit into your busy schedule.

The first webinar is October 14, 4 p.m. REGISTER NOW!

Join us for the annual Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education's premiere conference, 2026 MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Educational Practices That Work!

Don't miss out, make plans now to participate in this event, bringing together school leaders, teachers, related service providers, IU staff, psychologists, guidance counselors, families, community organizations, and experts in various areas of general and special education.

LEARN * NETWORK * VISIT VENDORS AND POSTER SESSIONS * HAVE FUN

More details and registration information to follow. Check the PaTTAN website this Fall.

In the last edition, Fall 2025, we shared resources by Ari Gerzon-Kessler of Same Team Consulting, including A Back-to-School Guide for Connecting with Families and 7 Ways to Promote Positive Communication with Families.

Here are two other helpful resources from Ari to support you in enhancing your family-school-community partnerships:

• Receive your free guide: "6 Practical Ways to Develop Authentic Family Partnerships"
• 5 Culturally Responsive Family Engagement Strategies