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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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July 22, 2024

The Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment (PASA): Answers to Questions Frequently Asked by Families

The PASA: Answers to Questions Frequently Asked by Families is a resource intended for families and educational teams to assist in understanding information specific to the Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment.

Also available in Spanish and Vietnamese.

July 8, 2024

Family’s Quick Start Guide to Special Education Bundle

Do you or someone you know have a child that qualifies for special education, but doesn't know where to start? This bundle includes several different publications that provide essential, comprehendible information to families who are new to special education! Included in this bundle are the following publications:

To order multiple bundles, type the quantity in the box and click the "Add to Cart" button. You can alter the quantity of individual issues by clicking "My Cart" and editing the quantity for each issue.

May 16, 2024

PaTTAN Family Support Specialists

This fact sheet provides an overview of PaTTAN Family Support Specialists who are trained in various aspects of special education and family-school partnerships.

May 3, 2024

What is the Families to the MAX Pennsylvania Statewide Network? Que es Familias a lo MAXIMO El Colectivo De Padres A Nivel Estatal De Pensilvania?

This Spanish language publication provides information about the Families to the MAX Network.

Also available in English.

December 7, 2023

Extended School Year Services in Pennsylvania

This guide contains a comprehensive compilation of documents that will provide direction, respond to questions, and guide parents and local education agencies in making determinations about ESY services.

July 20, 2023

Engaging Families in the IEP Process: A Guide for Schools

This document explores how schools can reframe the IEP process and take active steps to include families as educational partners. When families are not just involved, but actively engaged, students achieve better grades, higher test scores, and increased graduation rates.

A family-friendly explanation of each section of the IEP is included, as well as considerations and conversation starters for use at the IEP team meeting.

May 12, 2023

Is Your Child Having Difficulty in School? A Guide to Communicating With School Staff

Is your child having difficulty in school? This information guide provides parents with a path for effective communication with school staff.

February 7, 2023

The Transition Process From Early Intervention to School-Age Programs

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.

September 30, 2022

Parents' Rights: Understanding the Procedural Safeguards Notice (Spanish)

This brochure provides a summary of the rights of parents whose children receive or may be eligible to receive special education services.

Also available in English.

August 4, 2022

SAAFP: A Worksheet for Parents of Students with Disabilities

The SAAFP worksheet is a document that is provided to student and their parents at the conclusion of students’ high school education. The SAAFP worksheet, which parents and their children can complete together, is designed to be a useful and relevant document to assist students in the transition from high school to higher education, training, employment, and independent living.

*In addition, PaTTAN offers an SAAFP booklet, Do You Know About the SAAFP?, which provides information about the Summary of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (SAAFP).

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PaTTAN - East