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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May 12, 2021

BSE/OVR - Inviting OVR to the IEP Meeting

This BSE/OVR MOU publication details the LEA's responsibilities and OVR's responsibilities when the LEA invites OVR to the IEP meeting. Available in a publication bundle.

May 12, 2021

BSE/OVR - MOU: Overview for Professionals

This BSE/OVR MOU publication gives a detailed overview of the MOU for professionals. Available in a publication bundle.

May 4, 2021

Assistive Technology for Students With Disabilities: A Closer Look at Acquisition and Funding

This guide provides information that is specific to local educational agencies (LEAs) in Pennsylvania about the elements of effective AT acquisition and funding.

April 1, 2021

A Family's Introduction to Early Intervention in Pennsylvania (Spanish)

[Spanish Version] This booklet provides a comprehensive of Early Intervention in Pennsylvania, including how to request services, eligibility criteria, rights and responsibilities, individualized family service planning for ages birth to three, and individualized education planning for ages three to school age. Also available in English.

Requests for copies are available through Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA) at eita@pattan.net.

April 1, 2021

A Family's Introduction to Early Intervention in Pennsylvania

This booklet provides a comprehensive of Early Intervention in Pennsylvania, including how to request services, eligibility criteria, rights and responsibilities, individualized family service planning for ages birth to three, and individualized education planning for ages three to school age. Also available in Spanish.

Requests for copies are available through Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA) at eita@pattan.net.

March 11, 2021

Family Connections for Language and Learning

This publication provides information on the Family Connections for Language and Learning program made up of a team of experienced parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing and deaf/ hard of hearing adults. It can help families navigate the Early Intervention system and explore communication opportunities for their child. Requests for copies are available through Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA) at eita@pattan.net.

This publication is also available in Spanish.

February 8, 2021

Early Intervention Supports and Services: Facts for Families

This fact sheet was developed for families involved in Early Intervention supports and services, and provides an overview on how Early Intervention supports and services are provided for infant, toddlers and preschool age children and their families in Pennsylvania. Also available in Spanish.

February 8, 2021

Principles of Early Intervention in Pennsylvania

This fact sheet was developed for Early Intervention professionals to highlight the principles for providing Early Intervention supports and services (birth to age five) in Pennsylvania. Also available in Spanish.

December 16, 2020

Supporting Families Through the Transition Process From Infant/Toddler EI to Preschool EI (Spanish)

During times of transition, it is important for families to have information so you can make decisions and have a smooth and seamless process. This guide will help you plan and learn about procedures. It has timelines for when your child turns three and leaves the Infant/Toddler Early Intervention (EI) program and transitions to the Preschool EI program. Requests for copies are available through Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA) at eita@pattan.net.

Also available in English.

December 14, 2020

Pennsylvania’s Approach to the National Agenda (PANA)

Vision loss can affect all aspects of a child’s development, and specific instruction and supports are needed in order to provide access to all learning environments. PANA contains a set of goals and actions that are designed to ensure positive educational outcomes, and these goals support the State Performance Plan Indicators that correspond with the areas of the National Agenda.

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