Inclusive Practices

Our commitment to least restrictive environment (LRE) for each student is to ensure that Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams begin with the general education setting, with the use of Supplementary Aids and Services, before considering a more restrictive environment.  Successful inclusive education of students who have IEPs involves the use of appropriate supports and services necessary to participate in and benefit from both the general classroom setting and other natural environments.  Inclusive education is intentional in its programming and views the needs of the individual student from not simply an academic perspective but also a transitional, behavioral, and social/emotional perspective.

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Supplementary Aids and Services This fact sheet provides the definition and purpose of supplementary aids and services as well as a framework for considering the full range of supplementary aids and services.

Research-Based Effective Teaching Principles This fact sheet lists research-validated, effective teaching principles.

Guidelines for Calculating Educational Environment for Federal Special Education Reporting The purpose of this document is to guide Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams in calculating the Educational Environment in Section VIII of the IEP, for PennData reporting.

Fit and Healthy for Life: Physical Education for Students With Disabilities This publication explains adapted physical education and its requirements as defined by the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004.

Teachers' Desk Reference: Preparing for an IEP Team Meeting Teachers are integral members of the Individualized Education Program (IEP)team and may be responsible to lead activities related to planning and gathering information for the IEP meeting. This _Teachers’ Desk Reference_ provides information to assist teachers in following established timelines and procedures. This publication also offers tips to help teachers organize preparation tasks that result in sound IEPs that meet state and federal regulations.

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Jennifer Alicandri PaTTAN - Harrisburg

Susan Gill PaTTAN - East

Sharon Leonard PaTTAN - Harrisburg

Christine Moon PaTTAN - Pittsburgh

Elaine Neugebauer PaTTAN - Pittsburgh

Kristin Starosta, Ph.D. PaTTAN - East

Lisa Russo, Ed.D. PaTTAN - East

Lori Chamberlain PaTTAN - Harrisburg

Jeff Mathieson PaTTAN - Pittsburgh