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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January 8, 2024

MTSS Morsels: Misconceptions vs. Truths

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) Process

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

UEB Math/Science and UEB with Nemeth: A Guidance Document for IEP Teams

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

Early Intervention Family Resources

This publication provides a range of resources designed specifically for families receiving Early Intervention services. Requests for copies are available through Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA) at eita@pattan.net.

November 8, 2023

Interagency Coordination: A Four-Step Approach

This publication provides a four-step approach, which can be used by local interagency teams and by teams receiving intensive interagency coordination.

November 8, 2023

Pennsylvania Agenda for Students Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind

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.

October 19, 2023

The Pennsylvania State Task Force on the Right to Education

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.

October 12, 2023

What is the difference between Homebound Instruction and Instruction Conducted in the Home?

When referring to a student who receives special education services, the terms Homebound Instruction and Instruction Conducted in the Home are often confused. This fact sheet explains the difference between the two services and provides links to further information.

October 10, 2023

The Pennsylvania Deaf-Blind Project Brochure

This brochure provides information about deaf-blindness and the Pennsylvania Deaf-Blind Project. Through PaTTAN, the Pennsylvania Deaf-Blind Project offers a variety of training, technical assistance, and resources to assist educators and families in the areas of assessment, instruction, and family involvement activities.

October 6, 2023

Considerations for Educating Students With CVI: The Learning Environment (Dutch)

(Dutch Version) Students with cortical/cerebral visual impairment (CVI) have unique learning needs that differ in complexity from students with an ocular visual impairment. This tool facilitates team discussion and problem-solving, and offers practical ideas to implement throughout the school day, with the intent to promote a student’s access to instruction in a positive learning environment. Also available in English and Spanish.

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