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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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Understanding Early Intervention Data Systems – Japanese version
September 11, 2023

Understanding Early Intervention Data Systems – Japanese version

This Japanese version publication provides a guide for families to understand Early Intervention data systems known as PELICAN (Pennsylvania’s Enterprise to Link Information for Children Across Networks).
The Essential Bulletin for Educators Flyer
September 7, 2023

The Essential Bulletin for Educators Flyer

This flyer advertises The Essential Bulletin for Educators, a monthly newsletter featuring updates from the Pennsylvania Bureau of Special Education (BSE) and PaTTAN.
Teachers' Desk Reference: Family and Community Engagement
August 31, 2023

Teachers' Desk Reference: Family and Community Engagement

This issue of Teachers' Desk Reference provides practical strategies for involving family and community members as partners in education. It also provides valuable resources for increasing successful outcomes for all students.

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BSE/OVR IDEA - WIOA Secondary Transition Crosswalk (Spanish)
August 31, 2023

BSE/OVR IDEA - WIOA Secondary Transition Crosswalk (Spanish)

This publication contains examples of Pre-Employment Transition Services and School-Level Transition Services with regard to Pennsylvania’s Career Education and Work Standards (13.1-13.4): Career Awareness and Preparation, Career Acquisition, Career Retention and Advancement, and Entrepreneurship. This document provides an explanation of the chart and outlines the responsibilities for each service. Spanish version. Also available in English.

Manifestation Determination
August 28, 2023

Manifestation Determination

This rack card explains Manifestation Determination, which is a process required by the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004). A Manifestation Determination is conducted when considering the exclusion of a student with a disability that constitutes a change of placement.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC): Visual and Environmental Considerations
July 31, 2023

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC): Visual and Environmental Considerations

The purpose of this framework is to help school teams assess a student's ability to visually access a communication system/display and to address the impact of environmental issues.
Annotated Positive Behavior Support Plan
July 31, 2023

Annotated Positive Behavior Support Plan

For a student with an Individualized Education Program (IEP), the positive behavior support plan is integrated within the IEP document. However, while focusing on behavioral interventions, the team may find it helpful to develop all components of the plan at one time. For this reason, the annotated positive behavior support plan includes relevant components of Section VI of the IEP document: program modifications and specifically designed instruction, related services, and supports for school personnel provided for the child. These may serve as reminders for the IEP team to consider in designing the positive behavior support plan. Also available in Spanish.
Teachers' Desk Reference: Inclusive Practices
July 30, 2023

Teachers' Desk Reference: Inclusive Practices

This issue of Teachers' Desk Reference provides information about implementing practices where all students, regardless of cognitive or academic level, have opportunities to be included in the general education classroom, participating in standards-based curriculum.

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Teachers' Desk Reference: Chapter 15/Section 504 Services
July 30, 2023

Teachers' Desk Reference: Chapter 15/Section 504 Services

This Teachers’ Desk Reference defines the legal requirements for Chapter 15/Section 504 services, explains how students are determined eligible for Chapter 15/Section 504 services, and describes the teacher’s role in educating students who receive these services.

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Teachers' Desk Reference: Universal Design for Learning
July 30, 2023

Teachers' Desk Reference: Universal Design for Learning

This issue of Teachers’ Desk Reference provides an overview of Universal Design for Learning, an approach to designing curriculum and learning experiences that address the needs of increasingly diverse learners.

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