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PaTTANpod is a discussion forum produced by the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN). Our goal is to spread quality professional development material to practitioners throughout the field while inspiring educational growth.

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PaTTANpod is a discussion forum produced by the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN). Our goal is to spread quality professional development material to practitioners throughout the field while inspiring educational growth.

    National Autism Conference 2024 STEM Camp

    National Autism Conference 2024 STEM Camp

    Overview of STEM Camp will be highlighted in promo

    • 6 min
    National Autism Conference 2024 | PaTTANpod

    National Autism Conference 2024 | PaTTANpod

    The National Autism Conference offers the opportunity for educators, parents/caregivers, and students to collectively learn from national and international professionals in the field in addition to local leaders making a difference in our schools for students with autism. Visit our website at http://www.pattan.net

    • 6 min
    Technology, creativity & empathy | PaTTANpod [S6E8]

    Technology, creativity & empathy | PaTTANpod [S6E8]

    Nicole Jackson joins PaTTANpod at the 2023 CSforAllPA Summit to discuss her nontraditional professional journey in computer science (CS) and STEM, the relationship between technology and creativity, applications of cognitive science in technology leadership, and the role of empathy in efforts to close equity gaps in education.Click here for more episodeshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCkBP2csbOssi3rUsfM-yQT1DVGUihxg2 Also available in podcast format on iTunes and Google Play MusiciTuneshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pattanpod/id1436873041?mt=2 Google Play Musichttps://play.google.com/music/m/Iwyth5xyq26f67f4qrzktutbxke?t=PaTTANpodNicole Jackson is a technical leader with more than a decade of experience in product software engineering. She combines her background and love of user experience, economics, systems, and analytical thinking to the development of eloquent, scalable solutions to complex problems in a multitude of spaces, including social equity, healthcare, and higher education. Currently, Nicole serves as the Head of Digital Transformation at Catalyst.org, a global nonprofit supported by many of the world’s most powerful CEOs and leading companies to help build workplaces that work for women. Nicole is also a nationally recognized contributor to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education. She is a National Science and Technologies Medals Foundation mentor to two Howard University STEM students, and an ambassador for the Association for Advancement of Sciences IF/THEN Initiative, which brings together high-profile women in STEM to serve as role models for middle school girls.Resources:https://www.pattan.net/Supports/STEM/computer-science; https://www.education.pa.gov/Documents/Teachers-Administrators/Certification%20Preparation%20Programs/Framework%20Guidelines%20and%20Rubrics/Culturally-Relevant%20and%20Sustaining%20Education%20Program%20Framework%20Guidelines.pdf;HostSara FreyProducerJohn RagsdaleTechnical SupportMichael EspositoProduction AssistantLisa SmithPaTTAN Leadership TeamAngela KirbyChris ChernySergio AnayaCorey DickeyJoel WehrAnimationMedia SolutionsSpecial thank you to Pennsylvania Training and TechnicalAssistance Network (PaTTAN), Pennsylvania Department of Education,

    • 30 min
    CSinPA Student Spotlight: Neha Shukla |PaTTANpod [S6E7]

    CSinPA Student Spotlight: Neha Shukla |PaTTANpod [S6E7]

    Neha Shukla joins PaTTANpod at the 2023 CSforAllPA Summit to discuss her experiences in computer science (CS) and STEM, the capacity for everyone to create positive change with technology, and ways educators and parents can empower students to be problem-solvers.Click here for more episodeshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCkBP2csbOssi3rUsfM-yQT1DVGUihxg2 Also available in podcast format on iTunes and Google Play MusiciTuneshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pattanpod/id1436873041?mt=2 Google Play Musichttps://play.google.com/music/m/Iwyth5xyq26f67f4qrzktutbxke?t=PaTTANpodNeha Shukla is an 18-year old serial inventor, social entrepreneur, bestselling author, and AI ethicist passionate about developing technology to create positive change. She has created innovative solutions like the SixFeetApart wearable social-distancing device and the PA Homeless Guide app to address critical issues. Neha runs global STEM, community impact, and climate innovation workshops to inspire the next generation of youth problem-solvers, and released her bestselling debut book "Innovation for Everyone: Solving Real-World Problems with STEM” to further encourage youth innovation. Neha also champions AI ethics as the Chair of the World Economic Forum's Generation AI Youth Council and advocates for climate justice and youth engagement in STEM.HostSara FreyProducerJohn RagsdaleAnimationMedia SolutionsSpecial thank you to Pennsylvania Training and TechnicalAssistance Network (PaTTAN), Pennsylvania Department of Education,And Bureau of Special EducationVisit our website at http://www.pattan.net

    • 20 min
    Prevention before crisis: Creating a safe and supportive learning environment |PaTTANpod [S6E6]

    Prevention before crisis: Creating a safe and supportive learning environment |PaTTANpod [S6E6]

    A safe and supportive learning environment is crucial for students’ development and success. Educators and school leaders can be proactive about student behavior by implementingevidence-based practices to provide positive reinforcement, teach and maintain appropriate behaviors, and adapt instruction as needed. Behavior analysts Dr. Paulie Gavoni and Anika Costa join PaTTANpod to discuss the science of student behavior and prevention and intervention strategies that support a safe and supportive learning environment.https://www.pattan.net/Multi-Tiered-System-of-Support/Behavior; https://linqapp.com/paul_gavoni?r=link;Click here for more episodeshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCkBP2csbOssi3rUsfM-yQT1DVGUihxg2 Also available in podcast format on iTunes and Google Play MusiciTuneshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pattanpod/id1436873041?mt=2 Google Play Musichttps://play.google.com/music/m/Iwyth5xyq26f67f4qrzktutbxke?t=PaTTANpod(1) Dr. Paul Gavoni is a behavior analyst who is passionate about applying and sharing Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) strategies with an international audience. He loves to inspire and help leaders establish positive and engaging environments across industries to bring out the best in those they serve using the science of human behavior. A Wall Street Journal and USA TODAY best-selling author, he is co-host of the Crisis in Education Podcast, Thoughts & Rants of a Behavior Scientist, and is also an active Board Member of the Opioid Awareness Foundation and The World Behavior Analysis Day Alliance. Beyond his work in education and human services, Dr. Gavoni is a former Golden Gloves Heavyweight Champion and highly respected striking coach in combat sports. Coach Paulie has been featured in the books Beast: Blood, Struggle, and Dreams at the Heart of Mixed Martial Arts and A Fighter’s Way. He was also a featured fighter in FX’s highest-rated reality show at the time, The Toughman, and most recently in the Lifetime reality series, Leave it to Geege.(2) Anika Costa is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with over two decades of experience as a classroom teacher, adjunct faculty, trainer, coach, supervisor, mentor, and consultant in education and behavioral science. She became board certified in 2010 after earning a post-graduate certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from Stony Brook University, a M.S. in Education from C.W. Post University in 2002, and a B.S. in Communicative Sciences at the University of Central Florida in 1997. Anika is the founder and president of The Operant Teacher, LLC, a behavior analytic consulting firm offering training, coaching, and instructional design services to individuals, groups, and organizations across educational, private, and community-based agencies. She is also co-authored two best-selling books, QUICK Responses for Reducing Misbehavior and Suspensions: A Behavioral Toolbox for Classroom and School Leaders, and QUICK Wins! Using Behavior Science to Accelerate and Sustain School Improvement. Anika is passionate about disseminating behavior science; Anika is the United States Ambassador for the World Behavior Analysis Day Alliance (WBADA) and is a member of the Development Committee for the B.F. Skinner Foundation.

    • 31 min
    CS Spotlights: Empowering D/HH Students with Computer Science |PaTTANpod [S6E4]

    CS Spotlights: Empowering D/HH Students with Computer Science |PaTTANpod [S6E4]

    This episode is part of a series recorded on location at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology during the 2023 BUILD FLY CODE Live!, a special event for schools involved in a PaTTAN computer science (CS) professional learning program using drone technology.Lori Blantz and Janice Beitzel reflect on their professional growth in CS education and discuss strategies for engaging students with disabilities in CS learning.Other episodes in this series:"CS Spotlights: Integrating Computer Science into Special Education Classes""CS Spotlights: Student Perspectives on Computer Science" For additional information about engaging students with disabilities in K-12 CS education, visit PaTTANpod episode S5E19:Training and Consultation to Implement Computer Science (Youtube) and the CSinPA toolkits (PaTTAN website).https://youtu.be/XxSp97Bb3mY https://www.pattan.net/Supports/STEM/computer-scienceClick here for more episodeshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCkBP2csbOssi3rUsfM-yQT1DVGUihxg2 Also available in podcast format on iTunes and Google Play MusiciTuneshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pattanpod/id1436873041?mt=2 Google Play Musichttps://play.google.com/music/m/Iwyth5xyq26f67f4qrzktutbxke?t=PaTTANpodLori Blantz, Supervisor of Child Accounting and ECSES STEM and Instructional Technology Support, Lancaster Lebanon IU13Lori Blantz has worked at IU13 for 17 years and in Special Education for 34 years. Lori trains and coaches the Lancaster Lebanon IU3 Special Education staff on using STEM and Instructional Technology tools in the classrooms to support and instruct students. Lori has always had a passion for computer science and works with her teachers to explore ways to incorporate CS skills in the classroom daily.Janice Beitzel, Teacher of the Deaf/HH, Lancaster-Lebanon IU13Janice graduated from Bloomsburg University with bachelor’s degrees in Early Childhood and Elementary Education with a concentration in Deaf Education in 2003. She received her master’s degree in Deaf Education in 2005 and has taught students who are Deaf/HH for 18 years, mostly at the high school level. She received the Annie Sullivan Award from IU13 in 2018 and was nominated as a Keystones Technology Innovator in 2023. She has engaged her students in STEM projects, such as the Governor’s STEM Challenge and Build|Fly|Code.HostSara FreyProducerJohn RagsdaleAnimationMedia SolutionsSpecial thank you to Pennsylvania Training and Technical

    • 17 min

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