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
May 7, 2025
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. Spanish version.
Also available in English.
May 3, 2024
Challenging behavior and intense emotional responses can cause distress for children and adolescents, as well as their families. This tip sheet lists ways to understand children's behavior in order to better support them in the classroom and beyond. Spanish version. Also available in English.
May 3, 2024
This tip sheet lists ways to reflect "presuming competence" in the Individualized Education Program. Spanish version.
Also available in English.
March 26, 2024
This fact sheet provides strategies for families to help students succeed and graduate from high school.
Also available in Spanish.
March 26, 2024
This fact sheet provides strategies for families to help students succeed and graduate from high school. (Spanish version).
Also available in English.
February 15, 2024
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 a Teacher of the Deaf (ToD), such as daily responsibilities and the skills required for success. Visit the
APR Repository to learn more about Pennsylvania's APR initiative.
January 18, 2024
It is recommended that dyslexia assessment occurs within the context of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). In order to enhance early literacy outcomes and mitigate reading risk, this publication provides a dyslexia assessment guidance offered within the context of MTSS.
February 21, 2025
This guide contains a comprehensive compilation of documents that will provide direction, respond to questions, and guide parents and local education agencies in making determinations about ESY services.
March 20, 2025
Are you affirming racial, cultural, and linguistic identities to foster positive outcomes for your most marginalized students? Use this double-sided checklist in English and Spanish to implement the A-B-Cs of Welcoming and Affirming Environments!
November 16, 2023
The purpose of this document is to provide IEP teams with information and guiding questions to help them make decisions about which code a student should use, based in individual needs.