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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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Secondary Transition: Understanding Self-Advocacy
July 31, 2023

Secondary Transition: Understanding Self-Advocacy

This fact sheet provides guidance for parents on how to discuss self-advocacy with their child.

Also available in Spanish.

Click here to order all 10 secondary transition fact sheets in a convenient bundle.
Do You Know About the SAAFP? (Summary of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance)
July 19, 2023

Do You Know About the SAAFP? (Summary of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance)

This publication provides information about the Summary of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (SAAFP), which is a document that is provided to student and their parents at the conclusion of students’ high school education. The SAAFP 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.
 
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
Secondary Transition: Post-Secondary Education Expectations (Spanish)
May 3, 2023

Secondary Transition: Post-Secondary Education Expectations (Spanish)

This fact sheet provides information for parents to assist them in advising their child about what to expect of a post-secondary educational experience.

Also available in English.
Secondary Transition: Job Skills (Spanish)
April 28, 2023

Secondary Transition: Job Skills (Spanish)

Learning and practicing job skills while youth are still in schools helps youth with disabilities to be more successful at finding and maintaining employment. This fact sheet provides information about job skills for students with disabilities.

Also available in English.
Understanding Career and Technical Education and Special Education: What IEP Teams Need to Know
March 22, 2023

Understanding Career and Technical Education and Special Education: What IEP Teams Need to Know

This publication provides information regarding special education and career and technical education (CTE) programs.
BSE/OVR - Benefits Counseling Toolkit for Educators and Families (Spanish)
December 20, 2022

BSE/OVR - Benefits Counseling Toolkit for Educators and Families (Spanish)

This publication provides information about benefits counseling, which is a free service offered through SSA’s Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) program to explain how working may affect federal and state benefits.

This publication is also available in English.

Secondary Transition: Promoting Independent Living While Still in School
January 18, 2024

Secondary Transition: Promoting Independent Living While Still in School

There are many aspects of independence for a young person with a disability and family members to consider. Independence can be defined as the ability to decide how a person wants to live, participate, and access community resources, as well as the level of supports that a person may need to be successful. This fact sheet assists in beginning the discussion.

Also available in Spanish.

Click here to order all 10 secondary transition fact sheets in a convenient bundle.
 
Secondary Transition: Job Skills
October 17, 2022

Secondary Transition: Job Skills

Learning and practicing job skills while youth are still in schools helps youth with disabilities to be more successful at finding and maintaining employment. This fact sheet provides information about job skills for students with disabilities.

Also available in Spanish.

Click here to order all 10 secondary transition fact sheets in a convenient bundle.
Secondary Transition: Exploring the Options of a Two- or Four-Year College
October 13, 2022

Secondary Transition: Exploring the Options of a Two- or Four-Year College

This fact sheet provides information for students with disabilities who would like to attend college. 

Also available in Spanish.

Click here to order all 10 secondary transition fact sheets in a convenient bundle.



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