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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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Functional Behavioral Assessment (Spanish)
October 28, 2021

Functional Behavioral Assessment (Spanish)

Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) is a student-centered team process used in instances when behavior negatively impacts a student’s learning or that of the student’s peers. This brochure provides information about FBA. Spanish version.

Also available in English.
Using Applied Behavior Analysis to Educate Students with Autism in Inclusive Environments
April 2, 2024

Using Applied Behavior Analysis to Educate Students with Autism in Inclusive Environments

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) provides an evidence-based framework for addressing the needs of students with autism within inclusive educational settings. This booklet provides an overview of autism, inclusive practices, and ABA and explains the link between them.
Functional Behavioral Assessment Process
December 1, 2023

Functional Behavioral Assessment Process

Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) is a process of gathering information to understand the function (purpose) of behavior in order to write an effective Positive Behavior Support Plan. This publication explains the FBA process and includes a worksheet, which walks IEP teams through the steps of the process.

Also available in Spanish.
An Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis
April 10, 2024

An Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis

This booklet describes the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), how ABA is used in education, and different educational approaches that use the principles of ABA.
Behavioral Health Services: An Introductory Guide for Educators
August 1, 2019

Behavioral Health Services: An Introductory Guide for Educators

This guide provides educators and administrators with an overview of information to assist in understanding Pennsylvania’s system of behavioral health services for children and their families.
Functional Behavioral Assessment
August 1, 2019

Functional Behavioral Assessment

Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) is a student-centered team process used in instances when behavior negatively impacts a student’s learning or that of the student’s peers. This brochure provides information about FBA.

Also available in Spanish.
Teachers' Desk Reference: Classroom Management
March 13, 2023

Teachers' Desk Reference: Classroom Management

This issue of Teachers' Desk Reference outlines practical classroom strategies, tips, and basic procedures that teachers can use to make favorable modifications in their students' behavior.

Click here to order the entire Teachers' Desk Reference series in a convenient bundle.
Pennsylvania's Schoolwide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports System: An Introduction
June 1, 2019

Pennsylvania's Schoolwide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports System: An Introduction

This booklet describes Schoolwide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS), provides an SWPBIS model and a Response to Intervention model, and explains why an SWPBIS system is necessary.
Pennsylvania's Schoolwide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports System: Behavioral Expectations
June 1, 2019

Pennsylvania's Schoolwide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports System: Behavioral Expectations

Creating, defining, and teaching a set of schoolwide expectations to all students lays the foundation for creating a positive school climate by acknowledging and celebrating students for meeting those expectations. This publication focuses on one of the nine critical features of the development of an effective schoolwide behavior system: Clearly defined behavioral expectations.
Manifestation Determination Worksheet
January 20, 2024

Manifestation Determination Worksheet

A Manifestation Determination is a process, required by the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004), which is conducted when considering the exclusion of a student with a disability that constitutes a change of placement.



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