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
January 10, 2025
The Pennsylvania State Interagency Coordinating Council (SICC) for Early Intervention annual report includes data required by state and federal law. The annual report summarizes Early Intervention data on the number of children served in each county in Early Intervention, the settings where children receive services and supports, and the state and federal funding utilized for Early Intervention over the past fiscal year.
December 17, 2024
The Framework for Access and Belonging (FAB) With Supplementary Aids and Services: A Guide for Schools
This tip sheet provides information about the FAB, a structured and collaborative process used to identify a student goal for inclusion.
December 9, 2024
The Framework for Access and Belonging (FAB) With Supplementary Aids and Services: A Tip Sheet for Families and Family Organizations
This tip sheet provides information about the FAB, a tool used to identify an access and/or belonging priority to expand participation and learning for a child with a disability.
November 26, 2024
This brochure provides a summary of the rights of parents whose children receive or may be eligible to receive special education services.
Also available in English.
November 26, 2024
This fact sheet provides an explanation of the difference between entitlement for services and eligibility for services.
Also available in English.
November 26, 2024
The PASA: Answers to Questions Frequently Asked by Families is a resource intended for families and educational teams to assist in understanding information specific to the Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment. Coming soon in Spanish.
November 26, 2024
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 Teacher for Students with Visual Impairments (TVI), such as daily responsibilities and the skills required for success. Visit the
APR Repository to learn more about Pennsylvania's APR initiative.
October 29, 2024
This publication describes the concrete-representational-abstract (CRA) sequence of instruction for mathematics. CRA is a framework for meeting the goals outlined by the National Mathematics Advisory Council and the requirements of the Pennsylvania Academic Standards.
October 29, 2024
This fact sheet provides guidance for parents when discussing the important of employment with their child.
Also available in English.