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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July 22, 2024

Teachers' Desk Reference: Your Role on Data Analysis Teams

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 11, 2024

15 Ways for Job Coaches to Presume Competence in Students

Presuming competence in students is an important step in helping them to become independent. This document lists ways to help you keep this in mind as you're on-the-job with students.

July 8, 2024

Family’s Quick Start Guide to Special Education Bundle

Do you or someone you know have a child that qualifies for special education, but doesn't know where to start? This bundle includes several different publications that provide essential, comprehendible information to families who are new to special education. Included in this bundle are the following publications: Education ABCs, Is Your Child Having Difficulty in School? A Guide to Communicating With School Staff, Parents' Rights: Understanding the Procedural Safeguards Notice, PaTTAN Family Support Specialists, Special Education for School-Age Children in Pennsylvania: A Guide for Families, Special Education Timelines, Understanding the Language of Special Education: A Glossary for Families and Educators.

To order multiple bundles, type the quantity in the box and click the "Add to Cart" button. You can alter the quantity of individual issues by clicking "My Cart" and editing the quantity for each issue.

June 26, 2024

PASA Eligibility Criteria: Decision Making Companion Tool

The PASA Eligibility Criteria: Decision Making Companion Tool is a resource provided to individualized education program (IEP) teams in Pennsylvania to assist in determining eligibility for the Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment (PASA).

June 17, 2024

Reevaluation Process for Students with Disabilities

This fact sheet describes the steps involved in the reevaluation process for students with disabilities in accordance with IDEA 2004 and the IDEA 2006 regulations.

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.

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.

April 2, 2024

Using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to Educate Students with Autism in Inclusive Environments

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) provides an evidence-based framework for addressing the needs of students with autism within inclusive educational settings. This booklet provides an overview of autism, inclusive practices, and ABA and explains the link between them.

March 26, 2024

BSE/OVR - Establishing a Process for Coordination

This BSE/OVR MOU publication describes how to establish the process for coordination between the OVR and the LEA. Available in a publication bundle.

March 20, 2024

BSE/OVR – Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Infographic

This BSE/OVR MOU publication is an infographic for families on secondary transition planning. Available in a publication bundle.

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