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.
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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.
August 4, 2022
The SAAFP worksheet is a document that is provided to student and their parents at the conclusion of students’ high school education. The SAAFP worksheet, which parents and their children can complete together, is designed to be a useful and relevant document to assist students in the transition from high school to higher education, training, employment, and independent living.
*In addition, PaTTAN offers an SAAFP booklet,
Do You Know About the SAAFP?, which provides information about the Summary of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (SAAFP).
July 6, 2022
This bundle includes 10 fact sheets about secondary transition for students with disabilities. Included in this bundle are the following publications:
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.
June 6, 2022
School leaders should periodically examine the practices and procedures related to special education paraprofessionals to determine areas of strength and those in need of improvement, so the educational needs of students with disabilities are met in the most effective and efficient ways. This issue of the Special Education Leader provides a tool that school leaders may use as a guide for evaluating a system's current practices.
September 22, 2021
This infographic shows the key components of MTSS at the elementary level.
September 22, 2021
This infographic shows the key components of MTSS at the secondary level.
September 16, 2021
This BSE/OVR MOU publication describes how to establish the process for coordination between the OVR and the LEA. Spanish version. Also available in English.
September 16, 2021
This BSE/OVR appendix is designed to provide easily understandable definitions to the terminology used in the PA-BSE-OVR Interagency Agreement. Spanish version.
Also available in English.
September 16, 2021
This BSE/OVR MOU publication details the LEA's responsibilities and OVR's responsibilities when the LEA invites OVR to the IEP meeting. Spanish version. Also available in English.
September 16, 2021
This BSE/OVR MOU publication is an infographic for families on secondary transition planning. Spanish version. Also available in English.
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PaTTAN Publications
Email: publications@pattan.net
Phone: 800-441-3215
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