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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September 26, 2024
When family members have high academic and employment expectations for their children with disabilities, youth experience greater success in those critical areas. This fact sheet provides information for families to assist them in preparing their child for employment.
Also available in English.
September 26, 2024
This report provides a description of the activities, discussions, and recommendations of the Pennsylvania Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP) for the 2023-2024 meeting year.
September 26, 2024
This summary report provides a description of the activities, discussions, and recommendations of the Pennsylvania Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP) for the 2023-2024 meeting year.
September 4, 2024
This document provides a snapshot of scaffolded supports and links to resources for additional information.
August 5, 2024
This BSE/OVR appendix is designed to provide easily understandable definitions to the terminology used in the PA-BSE-OVR Interagency Agreement.
Available in a publication bundle.
August 1, 2024
This Roadmap illustrates how the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), and the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) systems can work together to ensure the best outcomes for students. This publication accompanies the
Connecting for Employment Training Series. Also available in
English.
July 23, 2024
The Roadmap illustrates how the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), and the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) systems can work together to ensure the best outcomes for students. This publication accompanies the
Connecting for Employment Training Series. This publication is also available in
Spanish.
July 23, 2024
This fact sheet was developed with PaTTAN's Youth Engagement Specialists (YES) and shows common terms that are used when talking about secondary transition. Sharing this information will help youth understand the terms used in discussions that impact their education and future.
July 22, 2024
This issue of Teachers' Desk Reference reviews the data-based decision-making process in guiding classroom instruction and the teacher's role in the process.
Available in a convenient bundle.
July 22, 2024
Presuming competence in students is an important step in helping them to become independent. This publication lists ways to help job coaches keep this in mind as they are on-the-job with students.