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
October 1, 2020
This brochure discusses communication options and supports that are key to the success of a child who is deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind. It also emphasizes the role of the parent on the child's team and suggests resources for guidance and parental support.
July 23, 2020
Spanish version. This fact sheet provides the definition and purpose of supplementary aids and services as well as a framework for considering the full range of supplementary aids and services.
Also available in
English.
July 7, 2020
This publication explains what parents/guardians can expect to experience when their child approaches the transition from preschool early intervention to a school-age program.
Also available in
English,
Spanish,
Arabic,
Chinese, and
Nepali.
July 7, 2020
This publication explains what parents/guardians can expect to experience when their child approaches the transition from preschool early intervention to a school-age program.
Also available in
English,
Spanish,
Chinese,
Nepali, and
Portuguese.
July 7, 2020
This publication explains what parents/guardians can expect to experience when their child approaches the transition from preschool early intervention to a school-age program.
Also available in
English,
Spanish,
Arabic,
Nepali, and
Portuguese.
July 7, 2020
This publication explains what parents/guardians can expect to experience when their child approaches the transition from preschool early intervention to a school-age program.
Also available in
English,
Spanish,
Arabic,
Chinese, and
Portuguese.
March 9, 2020
This fact sheet provides information on customized employment, a process designed to support individuals with disabilities to find employment by utilizing an individualized approach to employment planning and job development. Also available in English.
February 1, 2020
This publication lists frequently asked questions and answers about MTSS, RTI, and SLD Determination in Pennsylvania.
March 11, 2024
This flyer, in Spanish, details the purpose, duties, and other information about the Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP).
Also available in English.
January 13, 2020
This fact sheet provides basic information about Pennsylvania's Deaf-Blind Project. The card is in English and Spanish.