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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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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.

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July 30, 2023

Teachers' Desk Reference: Inclusive Practices

This issue of Teachers' Desk Reference provides information about implementing practices where all students, regardless of cognitive or academic level, have opportunities to be included in the general education classroom, participating in standards-based curriculum.

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July 28, 2023

Teachers' Desk Reference: Maximizing Student Learning With Flexible Grouping Practices

This issue of Teachers' Desk Reference addresses the benefits of flexible grouping in meeting students' instructional needs.

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July 19, 2023

Teachers' Desk Reference: Using Questions Strategically to Enhance Learning

This issue of Teachers’ Desk Reference provides teachers with effective questioning and discussion techniques used to engage all students actively in learning and to elicit evidence of understanding.

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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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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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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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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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April 13, 2023

Framework for Access and Belonging (FAB)

The Framework for Access and Belonging (FAB) is a structured process to analyze the instructional, physical, and social environment of a general education setting from the perspective of an individual student. The intended outcome of using the FAB is to have an implementation plan, through the use of supplementary aids and services, that expands participation and learning for a student with a disability. Also available in Spanish.

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.

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