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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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Parents' Rights: Understanding the Procedural Safeguards Notice (Spanish)
July 24, 2025

Parents' Rights: Understanding the Procedural Safeguards Notice (Spanish)

This brochure provides a summary of the rights of parents whose children receive or may be eligible to receive special education services. Also available in English.
HUNE: Family Engagement
July 24, 2025

HUNE: Family Engagement

HUNE empowers and supports families of exceptional children and youth in obtaining a quality public education, so that the students will lead rich, active lives and attain future success. Establishing collaborative partnerships with families, local education agencies, community agencies, and businesses is key in providing cultural and linguistic best practices for families of children and youth with disabilities. Also available in Spanish.
APR: Steps to Obtaining a Pennsylvania Special Education Teaching Certificate
July 23, 2025

APR: Steps to Obtaining a Pennsylvania Special Education Teaching Certificate

Are you or someone you know interested in earning a bachelor’s degree and becoming a special education teacher? This infographic explains the steps to take in order to obtain a special education instructional I certification in Pennsylvania.
Parents' Rights: Understanding the Procedural Safeguards Notice
July 23, 2025

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. Also available in Spanish.
Teachers' Desk Reference Bundle
July 22, 2025

Teachers' Desk Reference Bundle

This bundle includes all 20+ issues in the Teachers' Desk Reference series. 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.
 
APR: Career Exploration Series Bundle
July 9, 2025

APR: Career Exploration Series Bundle

The APR: Career Exploration Publication Series offers valuable insights into the various professional roles in special education and can educate students on potential career paths. Visit the APR Repository to learn more about Pennsylvania's APR initiative.
 
This bundle includes factsheets that explore the roles of an Accessible Media Producer (AMP), Adapted Physical Education (APE) Teacher, Assistive Technology (AT) and Behavior Specialists, Educational Audiologist and Interpreter, Job CoachOccupational (OTP) and Physical (PTP) Therapy Practitioners, O&M Specialist, Paraprofessional, School Social Worker and PsychologistSpecial Education Teacher, Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), Teacher of the Deaf (ToD), and Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI) and Low Incidence Disabilities.
 
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.
Is Your Child Having Difficulty in School? A Guide to Communicating With School Staff
June 30, 2025

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 parents with a path for effective communication with school staff.
Secondary Transition: Customized Employment (Spanish)
June 30, 2025

Secondary Transition: Customized Employment (Spanish)

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 English.

What Families Need to Know About Restraints
June 18, 2025

What Families Need to Know About Restraints

Student safety is a top priority for all educators. School staff are trained to help students with disabilities manage their emotions and behavior. They use different techniques to de-escalate students, refocus attention, and reduce behaviors that could create unsafe situations. As a last resort, staff may need to use restraints to ensure the safety of the student and others.
Understanding the Language of Special Education: A Glossary for Families and Educators
June 17, 2025

Understanding the Language of Special Education: A Glossary for Families and Educators

This guide was developed to give families and educators in Pennsylvania an understanding of the language of special education so they can more easily participate in educational decision-making.



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