Conferences
PaTTAN hosts and co-hosts conferences across Pennsylvania throughout the year. Browse upcoming and past events.
Annual / recurring
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Bridging Knowledge to Know-How 2026
Hybrid · Hybrid (in-person + virtual)
The 2026 edition of PaTTAN's annual Bridging Knowledge to Know-How conference. Dates and location to be announced.
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National Autism Conference
PaTTAN's annual National Autism Conference. Dates and location announced annually.
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PA Community of Practice Transition Conference
State College, PA (and Virtual) · Hybrid (in-person + virtual)
Annual conference focused on secondary transition for students with disabilities. Both in-person and virtual options.
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PaTTAN Literacy Symposium 2026
Annual literacy-focused symposium. Scheduled for June 2026.
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Pennsylvania DeafBlind Project: Family Learning Conference
If your child has both a vision and hearing loss, your family — parents, guardians, siblings, and your child — is welcome to join staff from the Pennsylvania DeafBlind Project for sharing, caring, and learning together.
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Pennsylvania Department of Education Conference (PDE Conference)
The flagship annual Pennsylvania Department of Education conference. Multi-day event with sessions, keynotes, exhibit hall, scholarship opportunities, and pre-service teacher programming.
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School-Based ACCESS Program (SBAP) Training
Virtual · Virtual
General training sessions for the School-Based ACCESS Program (SBAP). Self-paced video sessions covering program fundamentals.
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Special Education Leadership Academy
Multi-cohort professional learning program for Pennsylvania special education leaders.
Past conferences
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AAC Talks 2026
May 8, 2026 · Virtual · Virtual
The 8th annual AAC Talks Web Conference. This year's theme — Designed for Success: AAC for Every Voice — emphasizes the intentional design of communication systems, environments, and instruction.
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MTSS & PBIS Advanced Implementation Forum 2025
November 12–14, 2025
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Bridging Knowledge to Know-How 2025
July 28–31, 2025 · Hybrid · Hybrid (in-person + virtual)
Empowering Educators and Partners. Pennsylvania's educators, community partners, families, and youth come together to explore insights and tools that bridge knowledge and practical application.
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Math Conference 2025
June 17–18, 2025
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K-2 Learning Institute 2025
June 16–17, 2025 · PaTTAN Central, Harrisburg · In-person
Building Foundations to Reach Every Learner. Two-day institute for K-2 educators. Hotel scholarship is available for teachers who live 50+ miles from PaTTAN Central.
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AAC Talks 2025
May 9, 2025 · Virtual · Virtual
The 7th annual AAC Talks Web Conference, themed AAC Without Limits: Voices, Stories, and Possibilities. Highlights the boundless potential of augmentative and alternative communication.