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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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.
May 5, 2022
This issue of Teachers' Desk Reference provides an overview of assistive technology and how it can benefit students both in school and in their everyday lives. Spanish version. Also available in English.
April 1, 2022
School success is the act of completing high school with the skills necessary to be college- or career-ready. This publication lists a variety of supports available at your child’s school that can help them stay on-track for success, both in school and beyond.
November 3, 2021
PaTTANpod is a thought-provoking discussion program that enables educators to access professional development directly from their classroom, office, or home. PaTTANpod currently offers episodes on a variety of topics, with additional episodes being added regularly.
October 28, 2021
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. Spanish version.
Also available in English.
October 25, 2021
This report provides a description of the activities, discussions, and recommendations of the Pennsylvania Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP) for the 2020-2021 meeting year.
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 the benefits of OVR’s Pre-employment Transition Services for students with disabilities. Spanish version. Also available in English.
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.