Kindergarten Registration is OPEN!

Welcome McCaskey Class of 2038! All children who will be 5 years of age on or before September 1, 2025 and reside in Lancaster City or Lancaster Township are eligible to apply for kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year. APPLY NOW!

MTSS & PBIS Advanced Implementation Forum – parents/caregivers invited to attend

The integration of academic and behavioral supports for students is essential to fostering positive and effective learning environments. This three-day conference will focus on the seamless integration of Evidence-Based Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to enhance educational outcomes across all grade levels. The forum will emphasize advanced tier implementation strategies, ensuring that supports are effectively tailored to meet the diverse needs of students. Participants will engage with both local implementers and national experts on a variety of topics designed to improve student outcomes through evidence-based practices. Schools and programs demonstrating high fidelity in implementing PBIS will be recognized throughout the event.

The Bureau of Special Education and PaTTAN (Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network) are pleased to offer family/caregiver scholarships to Pennsylvania residents who are not employed in a professional capacity by a school entity and are adult caregivers. You may apply for a full scholarship that includes:

  1. Waived registration.
  2. Lodging for up to three nights.
  3. Reimbursement for food and mileage

All scholarship applications must be completed by October 10, 2024.

Please contact Tina Rife, trife@pattan.net, if you have difficulty using the application link below.

Family/Caregiver Scholarship Application

You will receive an email confirmation when your scholarship request is approved.

Hotel Reservations

Upon approval of your scholarship, your hotel reservation will be made for you based on the information provided in your application.

If you decide not to attend the Forum or no longer require lodging, notify Tina Rife via email trife@pattan.net by November 1, 2024.

Conference Registration

Visit the conference webpage here to learn more about the conference including keynote presenters and session titles and descriptions.

Register for forum sessions online at: 2024 Implementers’ Forum. Registration for the Forum closes on October 25, 2024. For additional information contact: Tina Rife, 717-901-2278, or trife@pattan.net