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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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Extended School Year (ESY) Services in Pennsylvania
February 21, 2025

Extended School Year (ESY) Services in Pennsylvania

This guide contains a comprehensive compilation of documents that will provide direction, respond to questions, and guide parents and local education agencies in making determinations about ESY services.
Assistive Technology in the IEP
February 21, 2025

Assistive Technology in the IEP

Appropriate assistive technology (AT) devices and services can allow students with disabilities to fully participate in, and benefit from, the general education curriculum and to meet Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. This brochure provides guidance as teams develop IEPs for students using assistive technology. 
APR: Is a Career as a Physical Therapy Practitioner (PTP) Right for You?
January 27, 2025

APR: Is a Career as a Physical Therapy Practitioner (PTP) Right for You?

The APR: Career Exploration Series offers valuable insights into the various professional roles in special education and can educate students on potential career paths. This fact sheet highlights key aspects of a Physical Therapy Practitioner (PTP), such as daily responsibilities and the skills required for success. Visit the APR Repository to learn more about Pennsylvania's APR initiative.
APR: Is a Career as a School Social Worker Right for You?
January 27, 2025

APR: Is a Career as a School Social Worker Right for You?

The APR: Career Exploration Series offers valuable insights into the various professional roles in special education and can educate students on potential career paths. This fact sheet highlights key aspects of a School Social Worker, such as daily responsibilities and the skills required for success. Visit the APR Repository to learn more about Pennsylvania's APR initiative.
APR: Is a Career as an Accessible Media Producer (AMP) Right for You?
January 27, 2025

APR: Is a Career as an Accessible Media Producer (AMP) Right for You?

The APR: Career Exploration Series offers valuable insights into the various professional roles in special education and can educate students on potential career paths. This fact sheet highlights key aspects of an Accessible Media Producer (AMP), such as daily responsibilities and the skills required for success. Visit the APR Repository to learn more about Pennsylvania's APR initiative.
APR: Is a Career as an Adapted Physical Education (APE) Teacher Right for You?
January 27, 2025

APR: Is a Career as an Adapted Physical Education (APE) Teacher Right for You?

The APR: Career Exploration Series offers valuable insights into the various professional roles in special education and can educate students on potential career paths. This fact sheet highlights key aspects of an Adapted Physical Education (APE) Teacher, such as daily responsibilities and the skills required for success. Visit the APR Repository to learn more about Pennsylvania's APR initiative.
APR: Is a Career as an Occupational Therapy Practitioner (OTP) Right for You?
January 27, 2025

APR: Is a Career as an Occupational Therapy Practitioner (OTP) Right for You?

The APR: Career Exploration Series offers valuable insights into the various professional roles in special education and can educate students on potential career paths. This fact sheet highlights key aspects of an Occupational Therapy Practitioner (OTP), such as daily responsibilities and the skills required for success. Visit the APR Repository to learn more about Pennsylvania's APR initiative.
HUNE: Family Engagement (Spanish)
January 16, 2025

HUNE: Family Engagement (Spanish)

Spanish version: HUNE empowers and supports families of exceptional children and youth in obtaining a quality public education, so that the students will lead rich, active lives and attain future success. Establishing collaborative partnerships with families, local education agencies, community agencies, and businesses is key in providing cultural and linguistic best practices for families of children and youth with disabilities. Also available in English.
Quality Indicators of Emotional Support Services and Programs (QIESSP) (Fillable Form)
January 14, 2025

Quality Indicators of Emotional Support Services and Programs (QIESSP) (Fillable Form)

The Quality Indicators of Emotional Support Services and Programs (QIESSP) enables local education agencies (LEAs) to examine the programs and services offered to students with emotional support needs.

This revised, downloadable pdf is a fillable, calculable form. This publication is also available in hard copy. 
Guidelines for Calculating Educational Environment for Federal Special Education Reporting
January 13, 2025

Guidelines for Calculating Educational Environment for Federal Special Education Reporting

The purpose of this document is to guide Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams in calculating the Educational Environment in Section VIII of the IEP, for PennData reporting.



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