Publications
We’re excited to share that the PaTTAN East office is moving in June 2026. During this transition, you may experience delays in receiving publication orders. We appreciate your patience and continued support.
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.
July 30, 2023
This Teachers’ Desk Reference defines the legal requirements for Chapter 15/Section 504 services, explains how students are determined eligible for Chapter 15/Section 504 services, and describes the teacher’s role in educating students who receive these services.
Available in a convenient bundle.
June 23, 2023
This issue of Teachers' Desk Reference focuses on classroom-based assessment that allows teachers to monitor and adjust their instructional practice to meet the individual needs of students.
Available in a convenient bundle.
May 25, 2023
This issue of Teachers' Desk Reference provides teachers with strategies for efficient and effective use of engaged time to increase the amount of time that students experience successful academic learning.
Available in a convenient bundle.
May 24, 2023
This issue of Teachers' Desk Reference explains the process the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team utilizes to determine the eligibility for Extended School Year (ESY) services for students with disabilities who receive special education services.
Available in a convenient bundle.
May 16, 2023
This Early Intervention child find brochure is a statewide public awareness document that can be utilized by all Infant/Toddler programs. It includes information describing Early Intervention tracking services. The brochure can be used with early care and education providers, physicians, and other child referral agencies. Requests for copies are available through Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA) at
eita@pattan.net.
Also available in English.
May 16, 2023
This Early Intervention child find and family information brochure is for statewide public awareness. It includes common language to describe Early Intervention so parents know that their child receives Early Intervention services regardless of where they live throughout the state. The brochure can be used by any child find referral source for public awareness activities. Requests for copies are available through Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA) at
eita@pattan.net.
Also available in English.
April 24, 2023
This issue of Teachers' Desk Reference provides teachers with research-validated instructional methods to address the different learning needs of all students in the classroom, thereby increasing student achievement.
Available in a convenient bundle.
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PaTTAN is engaged in an ongoing effort to ensure that all of its publications conform to current accessibility standards. During this process, certain documents may not yet fully conform to all applicable standards. If you encounter any content that is not accessible to you, please contact us using the information provided below so that we may promptly provide the information in an alternative, accessible format.
PaTTAN will make reasonable efforts to provide requested materials in alternative accessible formats, such as large print, Braille, audio, or other formats, within a reasonable timeframe. Some publications are provided in Portable Document Format (PDF). Adobe Acrobat Reader may be required to view or print PDF files. You may download the latest free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader at https://get.adobe.com/reader/.
If you experience difficulty accessing any PaTTAN publication or digital content, have questions about the accessibility of PaTTAN's publications, or wish to request materials in an alternative format, please contact:
PaTTAN Publications
Email: publications@pattan.net
Phone: 800-441-3215
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