EITA Training Announcement - Bridging Knowledge to Know-How: Empowering Educators and Partners Conference

Early Intervention Technical Assistance

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The Bureau of Early Intervention Services and Family Supports is pleased to highlight the following conference opportunity hosted by Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN):

Bridging Knowledge to Know-How: Empowering Educators and Partners Conference

Location: In-person at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center ($200.00 registration fee) OR Virtually ($175.00 registration fee)

Dates: July 28 to July 31, 2025

Description of the Conference:

Introducing a collaborative learning, professional development and networking opportunity for educators, families, providers, leaders and community partners!  The newly founded Bridging Knowledge to Know-How Conference is a collaboration of previously separately held conferences (Helix, Secondary Transition and National Autism Conference). 

This comprehensive event highlights best practices, research, and practical application of strategies for children with autism, sensory disabilities, secondary transition, and children with complex instructional needs. 

Welcoming all families with children ages 0-5 years and those who provide early intervention services to them, this conference will offer and explore the latest insights, strategies, and tools to bridge the gap between knowledge and application. 

This conference also provides opportunities for families to network and meet one another. As a registered attendee to the conference, join Early Intervention Technical Assistance at the Early Intervention/Early Childhood Family Luncheon on Wednesday, July 30th. This special event is for families with children 5 years and younger.

Visit the PaTTAN Conference website at Bridging Knowledge to Know-How for information including:

  • Registration
  • Camp InsPirAtion for children with disabilities and their siblings (ages 4 to 21 years)
  • Family scholarships
  • Child caregiver reimbursement (for children 5 years and younger) 

Download and share the Bridging Knowledge to Know-How Conference flyer here.

Target Audience: Families with children/students with autism, sensory disabilities, and/or complex needs. Infant Toddler and Preschool Early interventionists and educators supporting families and young children with similar needs.

For registration information and questions, contact BridgingRegistration@pattan.net.
For content related questions, contact BK2KH2025@pattanpgh.net.

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