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
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.
January 18, 2024
It is recommended that dyslexia assessment occurs within the context of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). In order to enhance early literacy outcomes and mitigate reading risk, this publication provides a dyslexia assessment guidance offered within the context of MTSS.
January 11, 2024
Despite their widespread use, research has shown that disciplinary exclusions are ineffective in reducing problem behaviors. By adopting a multi-tiered systems approach, school teams can choose options that align with their school's culture and implement multiple strategies that can improve support for students. This product is an overview of a multi-tiered approach to school discipline.
January 8, 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 highlights some of the most common misconceptions about MTSS and accompanies the MTSS Morsels YouTube video
here.
For more MTSS Morsels episodes, visit the PaTTAN YouTube playlist at
www.tinyurl.com/MTSSMorsels.
December 1, 2023
Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) is a process of gathering information to understand the function (purpose) of behavior in order to write an effective Positive Behavior Support Plan. This publication explains the FBA process and includes a worksheet, which walks IEP teams through the steps of the process.
Also available in Spanish.
November 16, 2023
The purpose of this document is to provide IEP teams with information and guiding questions to help them make decisions about which code a student should use, based in individual needs.
November 10, 2023
This publication provides a range of resources designed specifically for families receiving Early Intervention services.
November 8, 2023
The Pennsylvania Agenda for Students Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind contains a set of goals and activities designed to ensure positive educational outcomes for all Pennsylvania students who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind.
Click here for a Summary of Accomplishments
October 19, 2023
The Pennsylvania State Task Force is charged with ensuring that the mandate and spirit of the Right to Education Consent Agreement are carried out throughout the commonwealth. This brochure provides information about the Pennsylvania State Task Force and Local Task Forces.
For hard copies of this publication, please contact Sharon Kennedy at
skennedy@pattan.net.