Pennsylvania
We are working with Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network on the implementation of a high-quality, effective model focused on using Response to Intervention (RTI) in reading.
Our Goals
Use of Response to Intervention in reading to determine special education eligibility for specific learning disabilities (SLD) in those schools that use a multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) approach.
About Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN)
The mission of the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network is to support the efforts and initiatives of Pennsylvania’s Bureau of Special Education, and to build the capacity of local educational agencies to serve students who receive special education services.
Meet the Pennsylvania Team
Ann Hinkson-Herrmann
Pennsylvania State Director, Bureau of Special Education
Jessica Keener-Haas
Bureau Adviser, RtI/SLD Approval Process Appointee
Angela Kirby-Wehr
Director, PaTTAN-Harrisburg
Victor Rodriguez-Diaz, Ph.D.
Assistant Director, PaTTAN-Harrisburg
Chris Cherny
Assistant Director, PaTTAN-Harrisburg
Jennifer Collins, Ed.D.
MTSS Statewide Lead Consultant, PaTTAN-Harrisburg
Technical Assistance
In collaboration with PaTTAN, NCIL will collate and compile tools related to the implementation of a high-quality, effective model focused on using Response to Intervention (RTI) in reading to determine specific learning disabilities (SLD) in those schools that use a multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) approach.
Meet Our Team

Lana Edwards Santoro Ph.D.
Expert Coach, NCIL

Nancy J. Nelson Ph.D.
PD and TA Strand Lead, NCIL

Scott K. Baker Ph.D.
PD and TA Strand Co-Lead, NCIL