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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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Supplementary Aids and Services
March 23, 2026

Supplementary Aids and Services

This fact sheet provides the definition and purpose of supplementary aids and services, as well as a framework for considering the full range of supplementary aids and services.

 
Annotated IEP Companion Checklist
March 23, 2026

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.
Math Intervention Briefs
March 23, 2026

Math Intervention Briefs

Effective research-based intervention protocols, aligned to the stages of learning, to accelerate students’ learning. Each brief contains a title, links to research, steps for implementation, and a visualization of the intervention.
Parents' Rights: Understanding the Procedural Safeguards Notice
March 23, 2026

Parents' Rights: Understanding the Procedural Safeguards Notice

This brochure provides a summary of the rights of parents whose children receive or may be eligible to receive special education services. 
Special Education for School-Age Children in Pennsylvania: A Guide for Families
March 23, 2026

Special Education for School-Age Children in Pennsylvania: A Guide for Families

This guide for families of children receiving special education in Pennsylvania outlines how a child's need for special education is determined, how a child's educational program is developed, the responsibilities and protections guaranteed to caregivers and children, and the resources available to families of a child with disabilities. 

Please note: This publication has had a title change. This was previously known as Pennsylvania Parent Guide to Special Education for School-Age Children. 

PaTTAN Family Support Specialists
March 23, 2026

PaTTAN Family Support Specialists

This fact sheet provides an overview of PaTTAN Family Support Specialists who are trained in various aspects of special education and family-school partnerships.
Is Your Child Having Difficulty in School? A Guide to Communicating With School Staff
March 16, 2026

Is Your Child Having Difficulty in School? A Guide to Communicating With School Staff

Is your child having difficulty in school? This information guide provides families and caregivers with a path for effective communication with school staff.
Maintain Your Main Character Energy: The ABCs of Well‑Being
March 9, 2026

Maintain Your Main Character Energy: The ABCs of Well‑Being

Keep the vibes right in the halls, in the classroom, and everywhere in between. This self-assessment — the ABCs of Well‑Being — will help students reflect honestly about three things that matter every day: Agency (their voice and choices), Belonging (feeling accepted for who they are), and Connectedness (having people and activities that support them).
APR: A Comparative Guide to Obtaining an Emergency Permit and Experience-Based Certificate
February 13, 2026

APR: A Comparative Guide to Obtaining an Emergency Permit and Experience-Based Certificate

In Pennsylvania, individuals can begin teaching special education while working toward full certification. This comparative guide highlights key requirements and distinctions between a Special Education Emergency Permit Type 01 and Experience-Based (Instructional) Certificate.
Special Education Timelines (Spanish)
January 13, 2026

Special Education Timelines (Spanish)

(Spanish Version) 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). Also available in English.



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