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
November 1, 2018
This information sheet discusses the link between classroom behavior and instruction. Included is a checklist to help teachers determine if they are implementing effective instructional practices in their classrooms.
November 1, 2018
This fact sheet lists research-validated, effective teaching principles.
November 1, 2018
This rack card provides information about the effective use of feedback and error correction during the acquisition phase of learning.
October 1, 2018
This fact sheet provides the definition and purpose of supplementary aids and services, as well as a framework for considering the full range of supplementary aids and services.
Also available in
Spanish.
October 1, 2018
Progress monitoring is the ongoing process of collecting and analyzing data to determine student progress toward attainment of educational goals. This fact sheet outlines the seven steps of progress monitoring.
June 26, 2024
The PASA Eligibility Criteria: Decision Making Companion Tool is a resource provided to individualized education program (IEP) teams in Pennsylvania to assist in determining eligibility for the Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment (PASA).
August 1, 2018
This brochure provides information about PaTTAN's work, including PaTTAN's relationship to the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education, and intermediate units.
April 1, 2023
This fact sheet provides guidance for parents on how to discuss self-advocacy with their child. Spanish version.
Also available in English.
June 1, 2018
This publication provides information about the Pyramid Model Framework and its implementation through Program-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports.