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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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May 30, 2024

Special Education Timelines

This booklet cites the special education timelines in accordance with the requirements of Pennsylvania law - Chapter 14 Special Education Services and Programs and Federal Regulations Part 300, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

March 26, 2024

CAPS: Helping Students Succeed and Graduate From High School - Strategies for Families

This fact sheet provides strategies for families to help students succeed and graduate from high school.

Also available in Spanish.

March 26, 2024

CAPS: Helping Students Succeed and Graduate From High School - Strategies for Families (Spanish)

This fact sheet provides strategies for families to help students succeed and graduate from high school. (Spanish version).

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.

November 28, 2023

CAPS: Implement the A-B-Cs of Equity!

Are you affirming racial, cultural, and linguistic identities to foster positive outcomes for your most marginalized students? Use this checklist to implement the A-B-Cs of Equity!

This publication is also available in Spanish.

March 30, 2023

Annotated IEP Companion Checklist for English Language Learners (Fillable Form)

This publication is a guide for English Language (EL) Development Specialists to support the participation, development, and implementation of an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Each section provides questions to help guide discussion. EL Development Specialists can utilize the IEP Planning Notes column to support their planning and participation for an upcoming IEP meeting.

This downloadable PDF is a fillable, calculable form. This publication is also available in hard copy.

February 7, 2024

APR: Career Exploration Series Bundle

Are you wondering if a career in special education is right for you? In alignment with Pennsylvania’s dedication to Attracting, Preparing, and Retaining practitioners in education, this publication series was developed for those interested in learning more or pursuing a career within 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.

January 27, 2023

General Due Process Hearing Timelines for When the Parent Files a Complaint

This publication provides information about the General Due Process Timelines in the case where a parent files the complaint.

June 6, 2022

Education Leader - Administrators' Review of Systems and Supports for Paraprofessionals

School leaders should periodically examine the practices and procedures related to special education paraprofessionals to determine areas of strength and those in need of improvement, so the educational needs of students with disabilities are met in the most effective and efficient ways. This issue of the Special Education Leader provides a tool that school leaders may use as a guide for evaluating a system's current practices.

January 18, 2022

Annotated IEP Companion Checklist

The purpose of this document is to support the participation, development, and implementation of an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Each section provides questions to help guide discussion. Utilize the IEP Planning Notes column to support your planning and participation for an upcoming IEP meeting.

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PaTTAN - East