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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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Teachers' Desk Reference: Formative Assessment
June 23, 2023

Teachers' Desk Reference: Formative Assessment

This issue of Teachers' Desk Reference focuses on classroom-based assessment that allows teachers to monitor and adjust their instructional practice to meet the individual needs of students.

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Teachers' Desk Reference: Concussion (Mild Traumatic Brain Injury)
June 23, 2023

Teachers' Desk Reference: Concussion (Mild Traumatic Brain Injury)

This Teachers’ Desk Reference provides information about traumatic brain injury (TBI), specifically concussion, and the potential effects of TBI on a student’s behavior and academic performance. Also available in Spanish.

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Teachers' Desk Reference: Using Instructional Time Effectively
May 25, 2023

Teachers' Desk Reference: Using Instructional Time Effectively

This issue of Teachers' Desk Reference provides teachers with strategies for efficient and effective use of engaged time to increase the amount of time that students experience successful academic learning.

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Teachers' Desk Reference: Extended School Year (ESY)
May 24, 2023

Teachers' Desk Reference: Extended School Year (ESY)

This issue of Teachers' Desk Reference explains the process the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team utilizes to determine the eligibility for Extended School Year (ESY) services for students with disabilities who receive special education services.

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The Governor's STEM Competition Booklet 2023
May 22, 2023

The Governor's STEM Competition Booklet 2023

The Governor’s STEM Competition, held in April 2023, challenges student teams from across the state to research, design, and present a device or project. This booklet lists the teams participating in this year's Governor's STEM Competition and their projects.
Help Me Grow (Spanish)
May 16, 2023

Help Me Grow (Spanish)

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 English.
Early Intervention Brochure (Spanish)
May 16, 2023

Early Intervention Brochure (Spanish)

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.
Considerations for Educating Students With CVI: The Learning Environment (Spanish)
April 28, 2023

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

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.

Teachers' Desk Reference: Effective Instruction
April 24, 2023

Teachers' Desk Reference: Effective Instruction

This issue of Teachers' Desk Reference provides teachers with research-validated instructional methods to address the different learning needs of all students in the classroom, thereby increasing student achievement.

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Framework for Access and Belonging (FAB)
April 13, 2023

Framework for Access and Belonging (FAB)

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.



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