Events and Programs
Below are various workshops, programs, events, & meetings available for families with children enrolled in Special Education.
State Task Force
Monthly Meetings, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Zoom
This link provides the schedule for meetings for the State Task Force. All meetings are virtual and a recording of each meeting will be posted on the PaTTAN website. The State Task Force, along with local task forces, serves to identify ways to improve programs and services for students with disabilities in Pennsylvania.
Local Task Force 13: Lancaster Lebanon
Bi-Monthly Meetings, Times Vary, Zoom & In-Person
These free meetings are a collaboration among parents of children with special needs and the school and agencies who serve them. They are held bi-monthly at various locations and at various times. More information can be found here.
PEAL Center: Empowering Change Group
Every second Tuesday of the month (beginning May 12, 2026); 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
The Empowering Change Group is committed to reaching families who are marginalized and are having issues accessing supports and services for their children, teens, and young adults with disabilities. Get more information here.
PEAL Center: Disability Pride Erie
July 7, 2026; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
This festival highlights the disability community in Erie. Open to the public. More information can be found here.
PEAL Center: Disability Pride Washington
July 14, 2026; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
This festival highlights the disability community in Washington. Open to the public. More information can be found here.
PaTTAN 2026 Conference: Bridging Knowledge to Know-How
August 4-7, 2026; Lancaster, PA
This conference will connect Pennsylvania's educators, community partners, families, and youth to explore the latest insights, strategies, and tools that bridge the gap between knowledge and practical application.
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PEAL Center: Honest Conversations: Friendships
August 11, 13, 18, 2026; via Zoom
Helping young people build healthy, respectful relationships starts with honest conversations and accurate information. Get more information here.
PEAL Center: Student Anxiety and School Obligations
Sept. 10, 2026; 12-1:00 p.m.
Join attorney Heather Hulse for a virtual presentation on Student Anxiety and School Obligations. Get more information here.
PEAL Center: Wrightslaw Virtual Conference
Sept. 17, 2026; 9 - 4:30 p.m.
Speaker Pete Wright, Esq., will cover special education law, tests and measurements, smart individualized education programs (IEPs), effective advocacy tactics, and more. Get more information here.