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.
Handouts Instructional Materials Other Resources
March 22, 2024
The Framework for Access and Belonging (FAB) is a structured process to analyze the instructional, physical, and social environment of a general education setting from the perspective of an individual student. The intended outcome of using the FAB is to have an implementation plan, through the use of supplementary aids and services, that expands participation and learning for a student with a disability. Spanish version.
Also available in English.
March 14, 2024
A Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) is a standards-aligned, comprehensive school improvement framework for enhancing academic, behavioral, and social-emotional outcomes for ALL students. This document identifies the critical components of a Multi-Tiered System of Support in Pennsylvania and accompanies the MTSS Morsels YouTube video
here.
For more MTSS Morsels episodes, visit the PaTTAN YouTube playlist at
www.tinyurl.com/MTSSMorsels.
March 4, 2024
This publication explains what parents/guardians can expect to experience when their child approaches the transition from preschool early intervention to a school-age program. Spanish version.
Also available in
English,
Arabic,
Chinese,
Nepali, and
Portuguese.
February 15, 2024
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 Behavior Specialist, such as daily responsibilities and the skills required for success. Visit the
APR Repository to learn more about Pennsylvania's APR initiative.
February 15, 2024
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 Special Education Teacher, such as daily responsibilities and the skills required for success. Visit the
APR Repository to learn more about Pennsylvania's APR initiative.
February 15, 2024
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 Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), such as daily responsibilities and the skills required for success. Visit the
APR Repository to learn more about Pennsylvania's APR initiative.
February 15, 2024
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 Teacher of the Deaf (ToD), such as daily responsibilities and the skills required for success. Visit the
APR Repository to learn more about Pennsylvania's APR initiative.
February 15, 2024
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 Educational Audiologist, such as daily responsibilities and the skills required for success. Visit the
APR Repository to learn more about Pennsylvania's APR initiative.
January 20, 2024
A Manifestation Determination is a process, required by the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004), which is conducted when considering the exclusion of a student with a disability that constitutes a change of placement.