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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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Communicating With and About People With Disabilities
July 19, 2023

Communicating With and About People With Disabilities

This publication describes how appropriate communication can emphasize a student’s value and potential.

 
Teachers' Desk Reference: Communicating With Families
June 23, 2023

Teachers' Desk Reference: Communicating With Families

This issue of Teachers' Desk Reference offers communication tips for developing effective family-teacher communication.

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Teachers' Desk Reference: Concussion (Mild Traumatic Brain Injury)
June 23, 2023

Teachers' Desk Reference: Concussion (Mild Traumatic Brain Injury)

This Teachers’ Desk Reference provides information about traumatic brain injury (TBI), specifically concussion, and the potential effects of TBI on a student’s behavior and academic performance. Also available in Spanish.

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Teachers' Desk Reference: Formative Assessment
June 23, 2023

Teachers' Desk Reference: Formative Assessment

This issue of Teachers' Desk Reference focuses on classroom-based assessment that allows teachers to monitor and adjust their instructional practice to meet the individual needs of students.

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The Pennsylvania Deaf-Blind Child Count
June 23, 2023

The Pennsylvania Deaf-Blind Child Count

The Pennsylvania Deaf-Blind Project is required to conduct the National Deaf-Blind Child Count on an annual basis regarding the children and youth they serve who are deaf-blind. This publication gives additional information and answers commonly asked questions on the Pennsylvania Deaf-Blind Child Count.
HUNE: Family Engagement
June 5, 2023

HUNE: Family Engagement

HUNE empowers and supports families of exceptional children and youth in obtaining a quality public education, so that the students will lead rich, active lives and attain future success. Establishing collaborative partnerships with families, local education agencies, community agencies, and businesses is key in providing cultural and linguistic best practices for families of children and youth with disabilities.

Also available in Spanish.
Pennsylvania Secondary Transition Roadmap (Spanish)
August 1, 2024

Pennsylvania Secondary Transition Roadmap (Spanish)

The Roadmap illustrates how the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), and the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) systems can work together to ensure the best outcomes for students.

The Connecting for Employment Training Series accompanies this graphic and can be accessed here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCkBP2csbOsvuxiSvSc2bxNlgbMOaNMEM

This publication is also available in English
Teachers' Desk Reference: Using Instructional Time Effectively
May 25, 2023

Teachers' Desk Reference: Using Instructional Time Effectively

This issue of Teachers' Desk Reference provides teachers with strategies for efficient and effective use of engaged time to increase the amount of time that students experience successful academic learning.

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Teachers' Desk Reference: Extended School Year (ESY)
May 24, 2023

Teachers' Desk Reference: Extended School Year (ESY)

This issue of Teachers' Desk Reference explains the process the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team utilizes to determine the eligibility for Extended School Year (ESY) services for students with disabilities who receive special education services.

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Teachers' Desk Reference: Co-Teaching
May 24, 2023

Teachers' Desk Reference: Co-Teaching

This issue of Teachers’ Desk Reference focuses on co-teaching practices as an instructional delivery approach to facilitate student achievement while meeting the diverse needs of children in today’s classrooms.

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