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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October 3, 2023

BSE/OVR Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Bundle

This bundle includes eight publications that focus on various aspects of the BSE/OVR Memorandum of Understanding. Included in this bundle are the following publications: Benefits Counseling Toolkit for Educators and Families, Establishing a Process for Coordination, Interagency Agreement: Appendix of Definitions, Inviting OVR to the IEP Meeting, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Infographic, MOU: Overview for Professionals, Why Should a Student Work with OVR?,

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.

September 28, 2023

Pennsylvania State Performance Plan (SPP): Part B Indicators

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

Teachers' Desk Reference: Preparing for an IEP Team Meeting

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

Pennsylvania Deaf-Blind Advisory Committee (PaDBAC) Brochure

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.

September 11, 2026

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.

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. Available in a convenient bundle.

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.

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.

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. Available in a convenient bundle.

July 28, 2023

Teachers' Desk Reference: Maximizing Student Learning With Flexible Grouping Practices

This issue of Teachers' Desk Reference addresses the benefits of flexible grouping in meeting students' instructional needs. Available in a convenient bundle.

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