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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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Special Education for School-Age Children in Pennsylvania: A Guide for Families
June 5, 2024

Special Education for School-Age Children in Pennsylvania: A Guide for Families

This guide for families of children receiving special education in Pennsylvania outlines how a child's need for special education is determined, how a child's educational program is developed, the responsibilities and protections guaranteed to caregivers and children, and the resources available to families of a child with disabilities. [Also available in Spanish].

Please note: This publication has had a title change. This was previously known as Pennsylvania Parent Guide to Special Education for School-Age Children. 

Answering Special Considerations for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
June 4, 2024

Answering Special Considerations for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired

This publication addresses how the Learning Media Assessment is used to help individualized education program (IEP) teams when developing IEPs for students who are blind or visually impaired.
Special Education Timelines
May 30, 2024

Special Education Timelines

This booklet cites the special education timelines in accordance with the requirements of Pennsylvania law -  Chapter 14 Special Education Services and Programs and Federal Regulations Part 300, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Families to the MAX Tip Sheet: Behavior (Spanish)
May 3, 2024

Families to the MAX Tip Sheet: Behavior (Spanish)

Challenging behavior and intense emotional responses can cause distress for children and adolescents, as well as their families. This tip sheet lists ways to understand children's behavior in order to better support them in the classroom and beyond. Spanish version. Also available in English.

Families to the MAX Tip Sheet: Presuming Competence (Spanish)
May 3, 2024

Families to the MAX Tip Sheet: Presuming Competence (Spanish)

This tip sheet lists ways to reflect "presuming competence" in the Individualized Education Program. Spanish version. Also available in English.
 
Secondary Transition: Customized Employment
April 26, 2024

Secondary Transition: Customized Employment

This fact sheet provides information on customized employment, a process designed to support individuals with disabilities to find employment by utilizing an individualized approach to employment planning and job development. Available in a convenient bundleAlso available in Spanish.
Teachers' Desk Reference: Concussion (Mild Traumatic Brain Injury) (Spanish)
April 18, 2024

Teachers' Desk Reference: Concussion (Mild Traumatic Brain Injury) (Spanish)

This Teachers’ Desk Reference provides information about traumatic brain injury (TBI), specifically concussion, and the potential effects of TBI on a student’s behavior and academic performance. Spanish version. Available for download only.

Also available in English.
An Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis
April 10, 2024

An Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis

This booklet describes the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), how ABA is used in education, and different educational approaches that use the principles of ABA.
MTSS Morsels: MTSS Teaming Structures
April 4, 2024

MTSS Morsels: MTSS Teaming Structures

To best serve students within a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework, cross-disciplinary teams are established at the various tiers of instruction. This publication gives an overview of the roles and responsibilities of these teams as determined by the need of support at each tier and accompanies the MTSS Morsels YouTube video here.

For more MTSS Morsels episodes, visit the PaTTAN YouTube playlist at www.tinyurl.com/MTSSMorsels



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