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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. *Please mention that you are previously engaged with PATINS.

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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