Publications

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.
Handouts Instructional Materials Other Resources
February 21, 2023
The APR: Career Exploration Series offers valuable insights into the various professional roles in special education and can educate students on potential career paths. This fact sheet highlights key aspects of an Orientation & Mobility (O&M) Specialist, such as daily responsibilities and the skills required for success. Visit the APR Repository to learn more about Pennsylvania's APR initiative.
February 7, 2023
This publication explains what parents/guardians can expect to experience when their child approaches the transition from preschool early intervention to a school-age program.
Also available in
Spanish,
Arabic,
Chinese,
Nepali, and
Portuguese.
February 2, 2023
This report provides a description of the activities, discussions, and recommendations of the Pennsylvania Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP) for the 2021-2022 meeting year.
January 27, 2023
This publication provides information about the General Due Process Timelines in the case where a parent files the complaint.
December 20, 2022
This publication provides information about benefits counseling, which is a free service offered through SSA’s Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) program to explain how working may affect federal and state benefits. This publication is also available in English.
October 24, 2022
Students with cortical/cerebral visual impairment (CVI) have unique learning needs that differ in complexity from students with an ocular visual impairment. This tool facilitates team discussion and problem-solving, and offers practical ideas to implement throughout the school day, with the intent to promote a student’s access to instruction in a positive learning environment. Also available in
Spanish and
Dutch.
October 17, 2022
This rack card provides information about the BrainSTEPS: School Re-Entry Consulting Program designed to assist Pennsylvania schools in creating education plans for students following acquired brain injury.
October 17, 2022
Learning and practicing job skills while still in school helps youth with disabilities be more successful at finding and maintaining employment. This fact sheet provides information on job skills for students with disabilities and is available in a
convenient bundle.
Also available in Spanish.