The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) invites individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism (ID/A) and their families to join in a virtual discussion with members of the Division of Policy and Program Innovation. These sessions are informal, meaning the conversation will not […]
Suria and Kirby recently expanded their living space into the other half of their century old row home in Old City, Philadelphia. The expansion and remodeling project gave them an opportunity to further integrate smart home technology into their home […]
The Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) has shared a new resource, “Bridging the Gap from Classroom to Community: Transition Resources related to Communication.” In ODP, 61% of people up to 21 years of age who do not communicate with spoken […]
Preschoolers often show big feelings and behaviors as they learn to manage their emotions and be with others. Sometimes, these behaviors can be misunderstood in school settings and lead to exclusion, such as children being left out, suspended, or expelled. […]
The free information provided by vendors includes post-secondary opportunities such as employment, internships, apprenticeships, transitional services, continuing education, supported living programs and more. This is a free event for participants with free information provided by each vendor. There will NOT be food […]
This event is one of the only conferences in the country specializing in children, adolescents, and transition-age youth. The conference is geared toward parents, caregivers, mental health professionals, educators, and students. Designed for a broad audience, this dynamic event creates […]
Who Attends? General education and special education administrators and teachers Career and technical education administrators and teachers Preschool administrators and teachers Related service providers School psychologists Paraprofessionals Higher education faculty Professional development staff Families of students receiving special education and […]
Join attorneys from Education Law Center PA’s Black Girls Education Justice Initiative, and advocates from Chester Upland, Upper Darby, and Chichester communities for a special Know-Your-Rights virtual workshop that will focus on addressing bullying and harassment and the rights of students with disabilities (students […]
This webinar from the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) will feature Deputy Secretary Kristin Ahrens and other ODP staff in explaining the Life Sharing service to all interested professionals. Supports Coordinators (SCs), Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs) and interested waiver service […]