PaTTAN LEEI Newsletter

• Dates: 9/3/25 (ONLY)
• Time: 1:00-4:00 PM
• Location: Virtual
• Details:
• At this meeting, we will have the opportunity to
• Hear the Bureau of Special Education’s priorities for the year ahead
• Focus on strengthening systemic alignment across our statewide network
• Work collectively to support LEAs in delivering high-quality services to students with disabilities

NOTE: This 3-day event event was reduced to a 1-day event as of 8/22/25.

• Date: 9/10/25
• Time: 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
• Location: PaTTAN East
• Registration Information: Click HERE
• Details:
• Conflict and harm are part of every community—including schools, workplaces, and neighborhoods. Restorative conferencing offers a structured and relational approach to bring together those who have caused harm, those impacted by it, and members of the broader community to collectively address what happened, its impact, and how to move forward.
• This professional learning experience provides the foundational knowledge and skills needed to facilitate formal restorative conferences in response to incidents of wrongdoing or serious conflict. Participants will learn how to create a safe space for accountability, support emotional healing, and rebuild trust through guided dialogue and mutual agreement.

• Date: 9/10/25
• Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
• Location: Virtual
• Registration Information: Click HERE
• Details: Calling ALL educators! We hope you can join us this year for our Emotional Support Teacher Networking Series that kicks off with this first session with Dr. Jamie Salter & Dr. Katie Croce.
• What is the ES Teacher Networking Series? This series is a wonderful opportunity for educators to connect, build skills, and learn evidence-based strategies from experts in the field.
• This year’s theme is Self-Management, with a strong focus on prevention, reducing physical aggression in schools, and increasing proactive strategies to support student wellness.

• Date: 9/16/25-9/17/25
• Time: 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
• Location: PaTTAN West
• Registration Information: Click HERE
• Details:
• Creating a positive school culture begins with strong, intentional relationships. This two-day foundational training introduces educators to the core principles and practices of restorative practices—an approach designed to build community, foster accountability, and effectively address relational challenges.

• Date: 9/25/25
• Time: 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
• Location: PaTTAN West
• Registration Information: Click HERE
• Details:
• This professional learning experience provides the foundational knowledge and skills needed to facilitate formal restorative conferences in response to incidents of wrongdoing or serious conflict. Participants will learn how to create a safe space for accountability, support emotional healing, and rebuild trust through guided dialogue and mutual agreement.

• Date: 10/2/25
• Time: 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
• Location: Virtual
• Registration Information: Click HERE

• Why Should School Teams Use the TIPS Model?
• Teams using TIPS with fidelity are more likely to use data to define problems with precision, define fewer things to do, and solve problems leading to implementation fidelity and positive student outcomes. Additionally, school teams using TIPS are more effective and efficient with meeting time.

• Date: 10/3/25
• Time: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM
• Location: Virtual
• Registration Information: Click HERE

• Details:
• Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis.
• Join us for a 1-day virtual training with required prerequisite ONLINE coursework (asynchronous) completed on the MHFA Connect website.
• Asynchronous coursework must be completed by 10/1/25 and will take approx. 2 hours to complete. Registration closes on 9/30/25.

• Date: 10/15/25 (part 1) & 11/5/25 (part 2)
• Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
• Location: Virtual
• Registration Information:
• Click HERE for 10/15/25 (part 1)
• Click HERE for 11/5/25 (part 2)
• Details: Calling ALL educators! Join us for our upcoming two-part ES Teacher Networking Session with Dr. Terrance Scott.

• Date: 10/28/25
• Time: 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
• Location: PaTTAN Central
• Registration Information: Click HERE
• Details:
• This professional learning experience provides the foundational knowledge and skills needed to facilitate formal restorative conferences in response to incidents of wrongdoing or serious conflict. Participants will learn how to create a safe space for accountability, support emotional healing, and rebuild trust through guided dialogue and mutual agreement.

• Date: 9/26/25
• Time: 8:30 AM-12:00 PM
• Location: Virtual
• Registration Information: Click HERE

• Date: 9/30/25 & 10/1/25
• Time: 8:30 AM-1:30 PM
• Location: Virtual
• Registration Information: Click HERE

• Date: 11/12/25-11/14/25
• Locations: AIU 3, IU 5, CSIU 16, PaTTAN Central, CIU 20, DCIU 25
• Registration Information: Click HERE
• Details: Stay tuned for more information!
• Click HERE for Emotional Support Teachers, Paraprofessionals, and General Education Teacher Scholarship Information
• Click HERE for Family/Caregiver Scholarship Information
• Click HERE for Hotel Information
• Important Note for Facilitators:
• Recognized school teams can register for the Forum one week prior to registration opening to the public.
• Facilitators should register at the same location site as their school teams.

Click HERE for the Date Saver.

2025 -2026 PaPBS Network Facilitator Application

• Are you interested in working with PA school teams to successfully implement PBIS?
• The PaPBS Network is currently accepting applications for motivated professionals to become trained as local PBIS facilitators.

2025-2026 District Coach Application

• The role of the District Coach in the PaPBS Network is to support the larger organization in installation, implementation, and sustainability of PBIS across all three tiers.
• District Coaches are provided additional training to help support each coach's leadership efforts and to provide tools and evidence based strategies provided by the PaPBS Network.

• Dates: 9/22/25, 10/15/25, or 11/17/25
• Time: 1:00 PM-2:00 PM (PDT)
• Location: Virtual
• Registration Information: Click HERE

• Date: 10/21/25-10/23/25
• Location: Chicago, IL
• Registration Information: Click HERE

We are pleased to share a special video highlighting the exciting work around PBIS that is happening in NEIU 19 in northeastern PA: 31 buildings working toward PaPBS Network recognition and continuing to grow in the 25-26 SY! Thank you for sending in this video, NEIU 19! Keep up the great work!

Congratulations to the newest PaPBS Independent Facilitators. Thank you to the many mentors who've supported their work over this process.

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