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.

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July 11, 2024

15 Ways for Job Coaches to Presume Competence in Students

Presuming competence in students is an important step in helping them to become independent. This document lists ways to help you keep this in mind as you're on-the-job with students.

April 1, 2021

A Family's Introduction to Early Intervention in Pennsylvania

This booklet provides a comprehensive of Early Intervention in Pennsylvania, including how to request services, eligibility criteria, rights and responsibilities, individualized family service planning for ages birth to three, and individualized education planning for ages three to school age. Also available in Spanish. Requests for copies are available through Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA) at eita@pattan.net.

April 1, 2021

A Family's Introduction to Early Intervention in Pennsylvania (Spanish)

(Spanish Version) This booklet provides a comprehensive of Early Intervention in Pennsylvania, including how to request services, eligibility criteria, rights and responsibilities, individualized family service planning for ages birth to three, and individualized education planning for ages three to school age. Also available in English. Requests for copies are available through Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA) at eita@pattan.net.

December 25, 2025

A Multi-Tiered Approach to School Discipline: An Expanded Guide to Proactive Strategies to Reduce Exclusionary Practices

Despite their widespread use, research has shown that disciplinary exclusions are ineffective in reducing problem behaviors. By adopting a multi-tiered systems approach, school teams can choose options that align with their school's culture and implement multiple strategies that can improve support for students. This product is an expanded guide and companion version to this PaTTAN publication on school discipline.

September 24, 2023

A Multi-Tiered Approach to School Discipline: Proactive Strategies to Reduce Exclusionary Practices

Despite their widespread use, research has shown that disciplinary exclusions are ineffective in reducing problem behaviors. By adopting a multi-tiered systems approach, school teams can choose options that align with their school's culture and implement multiple strategies that can improve support for students. This product is an overview of a multi-tiered approach to school discipline.

August 26, 2026

An Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

This booklet provides an overview on ABA, a scientific approach to behavior that is used to address behaviors in both general and special education settings. Teachers use its principals to provide effective individual and group instruction and manage classroom behavior.

March 9, 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.

March 9, 2023

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

(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.

July 31, 2023

Annotated Positive Behavior Support Plan

For a student with an Individualized Education Program (IEP), the positive behavior support plan is integrated within the IEP document. However, while focusing on behavioral interventions, the team may find it helpful to develop all components of the plan at one time. For this reason, the Annotated Positive Behavior Support Plan includes relevant components of Section VI of the IEP document: program modifications and specifically designed instruction, related services, and supports for school personnel provided for the child. These may serve as reminders for the IEP team to consider in designing the positive behavior support plan. Also available in Spanish.

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