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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 (Spanish)
May 3, 2024

Families to the MAX Tip Sheet: Access to the General Education Curriculum (Spanish)

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.
Families to the MAX Tip Sheet: Behavior (Spanish)
May 3, 2024

Families to the MAX Tip Sheet: Behavior (Spanish)

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.

Families to the MAX Tip Sheet: Presuming Competence (Spanish)
May 3, 2024

Families to the MAX Tip Sheet: Presuming Competence (Spanish)

This tip sheet lists ways to reflect "presuming competence" in the Individualized Education Program. Spanish version.

Also available in English.
 
CAPS: Helping Students Succeed and Graduate From High School - Strategies for Families
March 26, 2024

CAPS: Helping Students Succeed and Graduate From High School - Strategies for Families

This fact sheet provides strategies for families to help students succeed and graduate from high school.

Also available in Spanish.
CAPS: Helping Students Succeed and Graduate From High School - Strategies for Families (Spanish)
March 26, 2024

CAPS: Helping Students Succeed and Graduate From High School - Strategies for Families (Spanish)

This fact sheet provides strategies for families to help students succeed and graduate from high school. (Spanish version).

Also available in English.
APR: Is a Career as a Teacher of the Deaf (ToD) Right for You?
February 15, 2024

APR: Is a Career as a Teacher of the Deaf (ToD) Right for You?

In alignment with Pennsylvania’s dedication to Attracting, Preparing, and Retaining practitioners in education, specifically in special education, this publication was developed for those interested in learning more or pursuing a career as a Teacher of the Deaf, a certified teacher who provides educational services and supports to students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Click here to learn more about Pennsylvania's APR initiative. 
Assessment of Reading Difficulties Within Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
January 18, 2024

Assessment of Reading Difficulties Within Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)

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.
Extended School Year Services in Pennsylvania
December 7, 2023

Extended School Year Services in Pennsylvania

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.
CAPS: Implement the A-B-Cs of Equity!
November 28, 2023

CAPS: Implement the A-B-Cs of Equity!

Are you affirming racial, cultural, and linguistic identities to foster positive outcomes for your most marginalized students? Use this checklist to implement the A-B-Cs of Equity!

This publication is also available in Spanish.

 
UEB Math/Science and UEB with Nemeth: A Guidance Document for IEP Teams
November 16, 2023

UEB Math/Science and UEB with Nemeth: A Guidance Document for IEP Teams

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.



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