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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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Secondary Transition: The Importance of Employment - Why Work?
October 29, 2024

Secondary Transition: The Importance of Employment - Why Work?

This fact sheet provides guidance for parents when discussing the important of employment with their child. Available in a convenient bundleAlso available in Spanish.
Success for PA Early Learners (SPEL): Overview for School-Age Teams
October 14, 2024

Success for PA Early Learners (SPEL): Overview for School-Age Teams

Success for PA Early Learners (SPEL) is a federal grant designed to improve school and family engagement, literacy skills, and continuity of transitions among educational systems for economically disadvantaged early learners at risk for, or identified with, a delay or disability through a Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD). This publication provides an overview of SPEL for school-age teams. 
 
Secondary Transition: Promoting Independent Living While Still in School
October 14, 2024

Secondary Transition: Promoting Independent Living While Still in School

There are many aspects of independence for youth with disabilities and their family members to consider, such as where they want to live, how to access community resources, and what level of supports they may need to be successful. This fact sheet assists in beginning the discussion and is available in a convenient bundleAlso available in Spanish.
 
Secondary Transition: Promoting Independent Living While Still in School (Spanish)
October 14, 2024

Secondary Transition: Promoting Independent Living While Still in School (Spanish)

There are many aspects of independence for youth with disabilities and their family members to consider, such as where they want to live, how to access community resources, and what level of supports they may need to be successful. This fact sheet assists in beginning the discussion. Also available in English.
Teachers' Desk Reference: Special Education Paraprofessionals and Teachers Working as a Team
September 26, 2024

Teachers' Desk Reference: Special Education Paraprofessionals and Teachers Working as a Team

This issue of Teachers’ Desk Reference focuses on ways that teachers, instructional paraprofessionals, and other personnel can blend their respective talents and expertise to advance student success.

Click here to order the entire Teachers' Desk Reference series in a convenient bundle.
Teachers' Desk Reference: Co-Teaching
September 26, 2024

Teachers' Desk Reference: Co-Teaching

This issue of Teachers’ Desk Reference focuses on co-teaching practices as an instructional delivery approach to facilitate student achievement while meeting the diverse needs of children in today’s classrooms.

Click here to order the entire Teachers' Desk Reference series in a convenient bundle.
The Delivery of Effective Related Services
September 26, 2024

The Delivery of Effective Related Services

This publication describes the fundamentals to ensuring the effective delivery of related services.
Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP) 2023-2024 Annual Report (Summary)
September 26, 2024

Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP) 2023-2024 Annual Report (Summary)

This summary report provides a description of the activities, discussions, and recommendations of the Pennsylvania Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP) for the 2023-2024 meeting year.

Secondary Transition: Exploring the Options of a Two- or Four-Year College (Spanish)
September 26, 2024

Secondary Transition: Exploring the Options of a Two- or Four-Year College (Spanish)

This fact sheet provides information for students with disabilities who would like to attend college. Also available in English.
Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP) 2023-2024 Annual Report (Full)
September 26, 2024

Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP) 2023-2024 Annual Report (Full)

This report provides a description of the activities, discussions, and recommendations of the Pennsylvania Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP) for the 2023-2024 meeting year.



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