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At PaTTAN, our goal is to provide educators with a breadth of publications that are grounded in proven best practices and a deep research base, reflecting a commitment to school improvement. PaTTAN offers publications on a variety of topics, all focused on improving educational results for students with and without disabilities.

Whether you are just starting out in the field of education, or you want to improve upon the work you and your team are already doing, let PaTTAN support you with the expertise of our educational consultants. Pennsylvania educators, school administrators, and families can view, download, and order PaTTAN publications mailed to their school or home. 

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Preschool to School-Age Transition: Considerations for Children Who Are Blind/Visually Impaired
August 19, 2021

Preschool to School-Age Transition: Considerations for Children Who Are Blind/Visually Impaired

An important part of the school age transition team’s discussion for children who are Blind/Visually Impaired must include the unique learning and environmental needs. Included in this publication is a list of questions and considerations for use as a preplanning tool for initial and ongoing discussions between the parents or guardians and school personnel.
Reading Comprehension: More than Just Strategies
August 19, 2021

Reading Comprehension: More than Just Strategies

This booklet is designed to assist teachers in understanding the factors that influence comprehension and in making instructional decisions as they relate to comprehending text.
Teachers' Desk Reference: Your Role on Data Analysis Teams
July 22, 2024

Teachers' Desk Reference: Your Role on Data Analysis Teams

This issue of Teachers' Desk Reference reviews the data-based decision-making process in guiding classroom instruction and the teacher's role in the process.

Click here to order the entire Teachers' Desk Reference series in a convenient bundle.
Using Response Cards to Improve Student Performance
August 19, 2021

Using Response Cards to Improve Student Performance

This rack card provides information about response cards, which are used to provide students with opportunities for active responses in the practice stage of information acquisition. A question is posed and students hold up a card with their response on it.
When Parents Revoke Consent: Issues for Consideration
August 19, 2021

When Parents Revoke Consent: Issues for Consideration

IDEA 2004 allows parents to revoke consent for special education services for their children. This fact sheet provides background information and implications regarding this issue.
Effective Practices for Teaching Academic Vocabulary
July 19, 2021

Effective Practices for Teaching Academic Vocabulary

Academic vocabulary is the vocabulary critical to understanding the concepts of the content taught in schools. This fact sheet provides research and instructional models regarding academic vocabulary.
CAPS School Attendance: Strategies for Schools, Families, and Youth
July 7, 2021

CAPS School Attendance: Strategies for Schools, Families, and Youth

This publication focuses on attendance attendance strategies for students regarding increasing graduation rates and decreasing dropout rates.

Also available in Spanish.
CAPS School Attendance: Strategies for Schools, Families, and Youth (Spanish)
July 7, 2021

CAPS School Attendance: Strategies for Schools, Families, and Youth (Spanish)

CAPS School Attendance: Strategies (Spanish) La asistencia escolar Estrategias para las escuelas, las familias y los jóvenes.

Also available in English.
Education Leader - Classroom Diagnostic Tools (CDT)
July 7, 2021

Education Leader - Classroom Diagnostic Tools (CDT)

School leaders provide essential supports to classroom instruction by providing all teachers with access to resources that support instruction for all students. This issue of special education leader focuses on Classroom Diagnostic Tools (CDT), a set of online assessments designed to provide diagnostic information to guide instruction, intervention, and enrichment.
CAPS: How Can Families Support Students to Graduate? Check the A-B-Cs!
July 7, 2021

CAPS: How Can Families Support Students to Graduate? Check the A-B-Cs!

This one-page publication in English and Spanish was designed for families, including families of students with disabilities. It provides strategies to increase students' chances of graduating from high school and decrease their chances of dropping out.



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