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.
Handouts Instructional Materials Other Resources
September 21, 2023
This summary report provides a brief description of the activities, discussions, and recommendations of the Pennsylvania Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP) for the 2022-2023 meeting year.
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.
September 19, 2023
This report provides a description of the activities, discussions, and recommendations of the Pennsylvania Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP) for the 2022-2023 meeting year.
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 11, 2023
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).
August 31, 2023
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.
August 31, 2023
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.
July 31, 2023
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
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.