Publications
We’re excited to share that the PaTTAN East office is moving in June 2026. During this transition, you may experience delays in receiving publication orders. We appreciate your patience and continued support.
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.
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.
October 12, 2023
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
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
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. Dutch version. Also available in English and Spanish.
September 28, 2023
This handy publication lists Part B SPP Indicators in English on one side, and Part B SPP Indicators in Spanish on the reverse side.
September 28, 2023
This Teachers’ Desk Reference provides information to assist teachers in following established timelines and procedures for planning and gathering information for the Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting. This publication also offers tips to help teachers organize preparation tasks that result in sound IEPs that meet state and federal regulations.
Available in a convenient bundle.
September 19, 2023
This publication explains adapted physical education and its requirements as defined by the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004.
September 19, 2023
This brochure describes the Pennsylvania Deaf-Blind Advisory Committee (PaDBAC), which advises the Bureau of Special Education (BSE) on current issues and preferred practices related to the unique educational needs of students who are deaf-blind including those with multiple disabilities and those at risk for deaf-blindness.
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PaTTAN Publications
Email: publications@pattan.net
Phone: 800-441-3215
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