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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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Pennsylvania Agenda for Students Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind
November 8, 2023

Pennsylvania Agenda for Students Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind

The Pennsylvania Agenda for Students Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind contains a set of goals and activities designed to ensure positive educational outcomes for all Pennsylvania students who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind.

Click here for a Summary of Accomplishments
The Pennsylvania Deaf-Blind Project Brochure
October 10, 2023

The Pennsylvania Deaf-Blind Project Brochure

This brochure provides information about deaf-blindness and the Pennsylvania Deaf-Blind Project. Through PaTTAN, the Pennsylvania Deaf-Blind Project offers a variety of training, technical assistance, and resources to assist educators and families in the areas of assessment, instruction, and family involvement activities.
Teachers' Desk Reference: Preparing for an IEP Team Meeting
September 28, 2023

Teachers' Desk Reference: Preparing for an IEP Team Meeting

Teachers are integral members of the Individualized Education Program (IEP)team and may be responsible to lead activities related to planning and gathering information for the IEP meeting. This Teachers’ Desk Reference provides information to assist teachers in following established timelines and procedures. This publication also offers tips to help teachers organize preparation tasks that result in sound IEPs that meet state and federal regulations.

Click here to order the entire Teachers' Desk Reference series in a convenient bundle.
Understanding Early Intervention Data Systems – Japanese version
September 11, 2023

Understanding Early Intervention Data Systems – Japanese version

This Japanese version publication provides a guide for families to understand Early Intervention data systems known as PELICAN (Pennsylvania’s Enterprise to Link Information for Children Across Networks).
The Essential Bulletin for Educators Flyer
September 7, 2023

The Essential Bulletin for Educators Flyer

This flyer advertises The Essential Bulletin for Educators, a monthly newsletter featuring updates from the Pennsylvania Bureau of Special Education (BSE) and PaTTAN.
Teachers' Desk Reference: Family and Community Engagement
August 31, 2023

Teachers' Desk Reference: Family and Community Engagement

This issue of Teachers' Desk Reference provides practical strategies for involving family and community members as partners in education. It also provides valuable resources for increasing successful outcomes for all students.

Click here to order the entire Teachers' Desk Reference series in a convenient bundle.
Manifestation Determination
August 28, 2023

Manifestation Determination

This rack card explains Manifestation Determination, which is a process required by the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004). A Manifestation Determination is conducted when considering the exclusion of a student with a disability that constitutes a change of placement.
Annotated Positive Behavior Support Plan
July 31, 2023

Annotated Positive Behavior Support Plan

For a student with an Individualized Education Program (IEP), the positive behavior support plan is integrated within the IEP document. However, while focusing on behavioral interventions, the team may find it helpful to develop all components of the plan at one time. For this reason, the annotated positive behavior support plan includes relevant components of Section VI of the IEP document: program modifications and specifically designed instruction, related services, and supports for school personnel provided for the child. These may serve as reminders for the IEP team to consider in designing the positive behavior support plan.

Also available in Spanish.
Secondary Transition: Understanding Self-Advocacy
July 31, 2023

Secondary Transition: Understanding Self-Advocacy

This fact sheet provides guidance for parents on how to discuss self-advocacy with their child.

Also available in Spanish.

Click here to order all 10 secondary transition fact sheets in a convenient bundle.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC): Visual and Environmental Considerations
July 31, 2023

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC): Visual and Environmental Considerations

The purpose of this framework is to help school teams assess a student's ability to visually access a communication system/display and to address the impact of environmental issues.



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