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PATINS is eager to provide Indiana schools with Technical Assistance (TA). If you are seeking TA with/from PATINS, please fill out the IDOE TA Request Form to get your TA Request fulfilled.

Technical Assistance Definition: The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) is dedicated to ensuring that local educational agencies (LEAs) receive effective, efficient, and targeted support when needed. Technical assistance (TA), commonly referred to as consulting, is the process of providing targeted support to an organization with a development need or problem. It serves as an effective method for building the capacity of an organization.

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April 20, 2023

Registration opens January 2023

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The PATINS Project is a state-wide technical assistance network that connects Indiana's local education agencies (LEAs) to Accessible Educational Materials, Assistive Technology, Professional Development & Technical Support through the Indiana Departments of Education and Administration. Our mission is to help to support Indiana public schools in creating and sustaining an equitable learning environment for every student through universally designed access, engagement, and participation.

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Inclusion: The Ongoing Illusion!

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It is my privilege to have Dr. George Van Horn as my guest blogger this week for: Inclusion: The Ongoing Illusion! I have long believed in inclusion. Inclusion is a school environment that welcomes all and provides what is necessary for all stu...

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Starfish Award Winner

March 2022

The latest recipient of the Starfish Award is Mandy Hall, a Speech-Language Pathologist in Lewis Cass Schools. This award is presented to educators who go above and beyond to...

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PATINS TV Features

October 2022

PATINS Specialist, Kelli Suding, demonstrates how to activate live captions in the Google Chrome browser and customize the settings for increased access to the curriculum.