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.
Handouts Instructional Materials Other Resources
January 18, 2024
It is recommended that dyslexia assessment occurs within the context of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). In order to enhance early literacy outcomes and mitigate reading risk, this publication provides a dyslexia assessment guidance offered within the context of MTSS.
August 19, 2021
This fact sheet provides strategies for teaching literacy in all content areas.
August 19, 2021
This booklet is designed to assist teachers in understanding the factors that influence comprehension and in making instructional decisions as they relate to comprehending text.
July 19, 2021
Academic vocabulary is the vocabulary critical to understanding the concepts of the content taught in schools. This fact sheet provides research and instructional models regarding academic vocabulary.
March 6, 2017
The Pennsylvania Department of Education has established an early literacy intervention and dyslexia pilot program to provide evidence-based early screening using evidence-based services for students with potential risk factors for early reading deficiencies. This publication describes the pilot project and its goal of providing extra support to students, so they don’t have reading difficulties.
February 1, 2017
This publication was developed by the Pennsylvania Dyslexia Pilot Project to provide information, encouragement, and resources to parents and advocates of children with dyslexia.