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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January 27, 2025

APR: Is a Career as a School-Based Physical Therapy Practitioner (PTP) Right for You?

The APR: Career Exploration Series offers valuable insights into the various professional roles in special education and can educate students on potential career paths. This fact sheet highlights key aspects of a Physical Therapy Practitioner (PTP), such as daily responsibilities and the skills required for success. Visit the APR Repository to learn more about Pennsylvania's APR initiative.

January 27, 2025

APR: Is a Career as an Accessible Media Producer (AMP) Right for You?

The APR: Career Exploration Series offers valuable insights into the various professional roles in special education and can educate students on potential career paths. This fact sheet highlights key aspects of an Accessible Media Producer (AMP), such as daily responsibilities and the skills required for success. Visit the APR Repository to learn more about Pennsylvania's APR initiative.

January 27, 2025

APR: Is a Career as an Adapted Physical Education (APE) Teacher Right for You?

The APR: Career Exploration Series offers valuable insights into the various professional roles in special education and can educate students on potential career paths. This fact sheet highlights key aspects of an Adapted Physical Education (APE) Teacher, such as daily responsibilities and the skills required for success. Visit the APR Repository to learn more about Pennsylvania's APR initiative.

January 14, 2025

Quality Indicators of Emotional Support Services and Programs (QIESSP) (Fillable Form)

The Quality Indicators of Emotional Support Services and Programs (QIESSP) enables local education agencies (LEAs) to examine the programs and services offered to students with emotional support needs.

This revised, downloadable pdf is a fillable, calculable form.

January 13, 2025

Guidelines for Calculating Educational Environment for Federal Special Education Reporting

The purpose of this document is to guide Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams in calculating the Educational Environment in Section VIII of the IEP, for PennData reporting.

November 26, 2024

Secondary Transition: Entitlement vs. Eligibility (Spanish)

This fact sheet provides an explanation of the difference between entitlement for services and eligibility for services. Also available in English.

November 26, 2024

The Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment (PASA): Answers to Questions Frequently Asked by Families

The PASA: Answers to Questions Frequently Asked by Families is a resource intended for families and educational teams to assist in understanding information specific to the Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment. Coming soon in Spanish.

October 29, 2024

Concrete-Representational-Abstract (CRA): Instructional Sequence for Mathematics

This publication describes the concrete-representational-abstract (CRA) sequence of instruction for mathematics. CRA is a framework for meeting the goals outlined by the National Mathematics Advisory Council and the requirements of the Pennsylvania Academic Standards.

October 29, 2024

Reading Comprehension: More than Just Strategies

This booklet is designed to assist teachers in understanding the factors that influence comprehension and in making instructional decisions as they relate to comprehending text.

October 29, 2024

Secondary Transition: The Importance of Employment - Why Work?

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

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