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.
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March 22, 2023
This publication provides information regarding special education and career and technical education (CTE) programs.
March 22, 2023
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 Students with Visual Impairments (TVI). A TVI is an expert who teaches students to explore the world by learning how to interpret what they hear, feel, and smell. A TVI works with educational teams to enhance students’ learning by adapting activities and materials.
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July 22, 2024
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 special education paraprofessional. Paraprofessionals provide instructional supports and services for students within a school setting and work with one or more students with disabilities under the direction of a teacher.
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here to learn more about Pennsylvania's APR initiative.
February 21, 2023
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 Special Education Teacher for Students with Low Incidence and Cognitive Disabilities. These teachers instructs students whose disabilities represent a low percentage of the total number of students with disabilities. Students with low incidence and cognitive disabilities require unique instruction to help them achieve their highest potential.
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here to learn more about Pennsylvania's APR initiative.
February 21, 2023
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 an Assistive Technology (AT) Specialist. An AT Specialist is a professional who helps students with disabilities select and use assistive technology to help them maintain or improve their independence and interactions with others.
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here to learn more about Pennsylvania's APR initiative.
February 21, 2023
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 Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS). An O&M Specialist is a trained expert who specializes in working with individuals who are blind, have low vision, or who have visual limitations.
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February 7, 2023
This publication explains what parents/guardians can expect to experience when their child approaches the transition from preschool early intervention to a school-age program.
Also available in
Spanish,
Arabic,
Chinese,
Nepali, and
Portuguese.
February 2, 2023
This report provides a description of the activities, discussions, and recommendations of the Pennsylvania Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP) for the 2021-2022 meeting year.