• 5th annual HELIX Conference!

    Join us to celebrate high expectations for students with low incidence disabilities and to support school staff and families who are working hard to make those expectations a reality in our current school environments. This annual statewide conference offers an opportunity to learn and engage with presenters who are recognized in the field, as well ... Read more

  • Developing Partnerships Between Families and Professionals

    The Programs of the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf are excited to host a four part speaker series by Dr. Tim Hartshorne about raising and working with children who are deafblind. All events are free, open to the public, and will be hosted through Zoom. Parents, educators, and administrators caring for and supporting children ... Read more

  • Open Hands Open Access Deaf-Blind Intervener Learning Module Training Kick Off

    The Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education is pleased to announce the following training opportunity: Open Hands Open Access Deaf-Blind Intervener Learning Module Training Kick Off Dates and Locations: January 6, 2022 - Webinar Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm The Open Hands Open Access (OHOA) Deaf-Blind Intervener Learning Modules are a national resource designed to ... Read more

  • Gaining an Understanding of Behavior as Communication

    The Programs of the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf are excited to host a four part speaker series by Dr. Tim Hartshorne about raising and working with children who are deafblind. All events are free, open to the public, and will be hosted through Zoom. Parents, educators, and administrators caring for and supporting children ... Read more

  • Working Toward an Adult Life

    The Programs of the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf are excited to host a four part speaker series by Dr. Tim Hartshorne about raising and working with children who are deafblind. All events are free, open to the public, and will be hosted through Zoom. Parents, educators, and administrators caring for and supporting children ... Read more