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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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Families to the MAX Tip Sheet: Access to the General Education Curriculum
April 20, 2021

Families to the MAX Tip Sheet: Access to the General Education Curriculum

Regardless of a child’s placement, having access to the general education curriculum is a requirement of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This publication presents ways to provide access to the general education curriculum for students with disabilities.

Also available in Spanish.
Family Connections for Language and Learning
March 11, 2021

Family Connections for Language and Learning

This publication provides information on the Family Connections for Language and Learning program made up of a team of experienced parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing and deaf/ hard of hearing adults. It can help families navigate the Early Intervention system and explore communication opportunities for their child.

This publication is also available in Spanish.
Early Intervention Supports and Services: Facts for Families
February 8, 2021

Early Intervention Supports and Services: Facts for Families

This fact sheet was developed for families involved in Early Intervention supports and services, and provides an overview on how Early Intervention supports and services are provided for infant, toddlers and preschool age children and their families in Pennsylvania.

Also available in Spanish.
Principles of Early Intervention in Pennsylvania
February 8, 2021

Principles of Early Intervention in Pennsylvania

This fact sheet was developed for Early Intervention professionals to highlight the principles for providing Early Intervention supports and services (birth to age five) in Pennsylvania.

Also available in Spanish.
Digital Eye Strain: Symptoms and Solutions
February 6, 2021

Digital Eye Strain: Symptoms and Solutions

After using digital media all day, are your students making comments related to their vision? This publication describes some of the symptoms of, and solutions for, digital eye strain.
Teachers' Desk Reference: Universal Design for Learning
July 30, 2023

Teachers' Desk Reference: Universal Design for Learning

This issue of Teachers’ Desk Reference provides an overview of Universal Design for Learning, an approach to designing curriculum and learning experiences that address the needs of increasingly diverse learners.

Click here to order the entire Teachers' Desk Reference series in a convenient bundle.
Answering Special Considerations for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
June 4, 2024

Answering Special Considerations for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired

This publication addresses how the Learning Media Assessment is used to help individualized education program (IEP) teams when developing IEPs for students who are blind or visually impaired.
Supporting Families Through the Transition Process From Infant/Toddler EI to Preschool EI (Spanish)
December 16, 2020

Supporting Families Through the Transition Process From Infant/Toddler EI to Preschool EI (Spanish)

During times of transition, it is important for families to have information so you can make decisions and have a smooth and seamless process. This guide will help you plan and learn about procedures. It has timelines for when your child turns three and leaves the Infant/Toddler Early Intervention (EI) program and transitions to the Preschool EI program.

Also available in English.
Pennsylvania’s Approach to the National Agenda (PANA)
December 14, 2020

Pennsylvania’s Approach to the National Agenda (PANA)

Vision loss can affect all aspects of a child’s development, and specific instruction and supports are needed in order to provide access to all learning environments. PANA contains a set of goals and actions that are designed to ensure positive educational outcomes, and these goals support the State Performance Plan Indicators that correspond with the areas of the National Agenda.
Middle School Success: The Path to Graduation (P2G)
December 14, 2020

Middle School Success: The Path to Graduation (P2G)

Middle School Success: The Path to Graduation (P2G) is a process designed to build local educational agencies’ (LEAs’) capacity to support middle school students identified as having emotional behavioral disorders (EBD) in achieving high school graduation and decreasing the likelihood of dropping out before graduating.



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