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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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Secondary Transition: The Importance of Employment - Why Work?
October 11, 2022

Secondary Transition: The Importance of Employment - Why Work?

This fact sheet provides guidance for parents when discussing the important of employment with their child.

Also available in Spanish.

Click here to order all 10 secondary transition fact sheets in a convenient bundle.
Secondary Transition: Financial Fundamentals
September 30, 2022

Secondary Transition: Financial Fundamentals

This fact sheet provides discussion starters to help youth/young adults with disabilities and their families get a handle on their financial future.

Also available in Spanish.

Click here to order all 10 secondary transition fact sheets in a convenient bundle.
SAAFP: A Worksheet for Parents of Students with Disabilities
August 4, 2022

SAAFP: A Worksheet for Parents of Students with Disabilities

The SAAFP worksheet is a document that is provided to student and their parents at the conclusion of students’ high school education. The SAAFP worksheet, which parents and their children can complete together, is designed to be a useful and relevant document to assist students in the transition from high school to higher education, training, employment, and independent living.

*In addition, PaTTAN offers an SAAFP booklet, Do You Know About the SAAFP?, which provides information about the Summary of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (SAAFP).
Person Driven Planning
May 4, 2022

Person Driven Planning

Person Driven Planning is a way of planning for your future that is driven by YOU! As you look for ways to get more involved and lead your plan for your future, you will find that a lot of information exists. This resource was made to highlight a few resources that stand out, and to help you decide which resources make the most sense for you.

Audience: Students and Families

BSE/OVR - Benefits Counseling Toolkit for Educators and Families
April 18, 2024

BSE/OVR - Benefits Counseling Toolkit for Educators and Families

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 Spanish.

Click here to order the entire BSE/OVR Memorandum of Understanding series in a convenient bundle.

15 Ways for Job Coaches to Presume Competence in Students
July 22, 2024

15 Ways for Job Coaches to Presume Competence in Students

Presuming competence in students is an important step in helping them to become independent. This publication lists ways to help job coaches keep this in mind as they are on-the-job with students.



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