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
May 16, 2024
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
Challenging behavior and intense emotional responses can cause distress for children and adolescents, as well as their families. This tip sheet lists ways to understand children's behavior in order to better support them in the classroom and beyond. Spanish version.
Also available in English.
May 3, 2024
This tip sheet lists ways to reflect "presuming competence" in the Individualized Education Program. Spanish version.
Also available in English.
May 3, 2024
Regardless of a child’s placement, having access to the general education curriculum is a requirement of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This publication presents ways to provide access to the general education curriculum for students with disabilities. Spanish version.
Also available in English.
April 26, 2024
This fact sheet provides information on customized employment, a process designed to support individuals with disabilities to find employment by utilizing an individualized approach to employment planning and job development.
Also available in Spanish.
April 18, 2024
This Teachers’ Desk Reference provides information about traumatic brain injury (TBI), specifically concussion, and the potential effects of TBI on a student’s behavior and academic performance. Spanish version. Available for download only.
Also available in English.
April 10, 2024
This booklet describes the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), how ABA is used in education, and different educational approaches that use the principles of ABA.
April 4, 2024
To best serve students within a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework, cross-disciplinary teams are established at the various tiers of instruction. This publication gives an overview of the roles and responsibilities of these teams as determined by the need of support at each tier and accompanies the MTSS Morsels YouTube video
here.
For more MTSS Morsels episodes, visit the PaTTAN YouTube playlist at
www.tinyurl.com/MTSSMorsels.
April 2, 2024
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) provides an evidence-based framework for addressing the needs of students with autism within inclusive educational settings. This booklet provides an overview of autism, inclusive practices, and ABA and explains the link between them.