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 1, 2018
There are many aspects of independence for a young person with a disability and family members to consider. Independence can be defined as the ability to decide how a person wants to live, participate, and access community resources, as well as the level of supports that a person may need to be successful. This fact sheet assists in beginning the discussion.
Also available in English.
October 19, 2023
The Pennsylvania State Task Force is charged with ensuring that the mandate and spirit of the Right to Education Consent Agreement are carried out throughout the commonwealth. This brochure provides information about the Pennsylvania State Task Force and Local Task Forces.
For hard copies of this publication, please contact Sharon Kennedy at
skennedy@pattan.net.
August 31, 2017
HUNE offers programs to improve the academic development of children and youth with disabilities: Students' Voices. Spanish Version.
Also available in English.
March 6, 2017
The Pennsylvania Department of Education has established an early literacy intervention and dyslexia pilot program to provide evidence-based early screening using evidence-based services for students with potential risk factors for early reading deficiencies. This publication describes the pilot project and its goal of providing extra support to students, so they don’t have reading difficulties.
March 1, 2017
One of HUNE’s core objectives is to support youth in the process of meeting their full potential, while building networks with families, school, and community.
Also available in Spanish.
February 1, 2017
This publication was developed by the Pennsylvania Dyslexia Pilot Project to provide information, encouragement, and resources to parents and advocates of children with dyslexia.
January 14, 2017
Since most of the participants in HUNE youth programs live in environments reflecting diverse Hispanic cultures, HUNE focuses upon supporting them through a smooth acculturation process by both supporting them while adapting into American culture, as well as empowering them to maintain and strengthen their cultural heritage.
Also available in Spanish.