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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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June 4, 2019

PA Agenda for Students Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind: A Summary of Accomplishments

This document contains a summary of accomplishments for each area of the Pennsylvania Agenda for Students who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind.

June 4, 2019

Pennsylvania's PBIS System: Recognition 2018-2019 School Year

The Pennsylvania Positive Behavior Support Network (PaPBS) is pleased to announce the 2019 recipients of recognition for high fidelity implementation of Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS). The PaPBS Network recognition system annually identifies and publicly distinguishes Pennsylvania’s Program Wide (PW) and School Wide (SW) sites for successful implementation of PBIS.

May 22, 2019

The Pennsylvania Advisory Committee on Education of Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired (PACES-BVI)

This fact sheet outlines the vision, mission, membership, and responsiblities of PACES-BVI.

May 15, 2019

Special Education Process Q&A Compendium

This Question and Answer Compendium is a collection of frequently asked questions received by the Bureau of Special Education (BSE) regarding the implementation of Title 34 Part B Code of Federal Regulations and Title 22 PA Code Chapter 14 and 711 State Regulations. Questions related to this Compendium should be directed to the BSE.

April 24, 2019

Leadership in Literacy: Promoting Systemic Change to Build Success in Reading Achievement for ALL Students

This card describes training that is designed to ensure that principals deepen their understanding of the Science of Reading and Theoretical Models and promote and support their staff in increasing reading achievement for all students.

January 1, 2019

Secondary Transition: The Importance of Employment - Why Work?

This fact sheet provides guidance for parents when discussing the important of employment with their child.
Also available in Spanish.

July 1, 2018

Secondary Transition: The Importance of Employment - Why Work? (Spanish)

This fact sheet provides guidance for parents when discussing the important of employment with their child.
Also available in English.

May 22, 2019

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.

April 18, 2019

Secondary Transition: Understanding Self-Advocacy (Spanish)

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

May 1, 2019

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.

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