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
May 16, 2023
This Early Intervention child find and family information brochure is for statewide public awareness. It includes common language to describe Early Intervention so parents know that their child receives Early Intervention services regardless of where they live throughout the state. The brochure can be used by any child find referral source for public awareness activities. Requests for copies are available through Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA) at
eita@pattan.net.
Also available in English.
May 12, 2023
Is your child having difficulty in school? This information guide provides parents with a path for effective communication with school staff.
April 28, 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. Spanish version. Also available in English and Dutch.
April 13, 2023
The Framework for Access and Belonging (FAB) is a structured process to analyze the instructional, physical, and social environment of a general education setting from the perspective of an individual student. The intended outcome of using the FAB is to have an implementation plan, through the use of supplementary aids and services, that expands participation and learning for a student with a disability.
Also available in Spanish.
March 31, 2023
This Early Intervention child find brochure is a statewide public awareness document that can be utilized by all Infant/Toddler programs. It includes information describing Early Intervention tracking services. The brochure can be used with early care and education providers, physicians, and other child referral agencies. Requests for copies are available through Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA) at
eita@pattan.net.
Also available in Spanish.
March 31, 2023
IDEA 2004 requires states to implement the requirements and purposes of the Act and improve outcomes for students with disabilities. Within the Act, states must develop a State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP). Pennsylvania’s plan is to systematically increase the graduation rate for students with disabilities. The focus is on the adoption and implementation of innovative evidence-based practices, otherwise referred to as Coherent Improvement Strategies.
March 31, 2023
This Early Intervention child find and family information brochure is for statewide public awareness. It includes common language to describe Early Intervention so parents know that their child receives Early Intervention services regardless of where they live throughout the state. The brochure can be used by any child find referral source for public awareness activities. Requests for copies are available through Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA) at
eita@pattan.net.
Also available in Spanish.
March 30, 2023
This publication is a guide for English Language (EL) Development Specialists to support the participation, development, and implementation of an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Each section provides questions to help guide discussion. EL Development Specialists can utilize the IEP Planning Notes column to support their planning and participation for an upcoming IEP meeting.
This downloadable PDF is a fillable, calculable form. This publication is also available in hard copy.