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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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Success for PA Early Learners (SPEL): Overview for School-Age Teams
April 10, 2026

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. 
 
BrainSTEPS (Strategies Teaching Educators, Parents, and Students)
April 10, 2026

BrainSTEPS (Strategies Teaching Educators, Parents, and Students)

This rack card provides information about the BrainSTEPS: School Re-Entry Consulting Program designed to assist Pennsylvania schools in creating education plans for students following acquired brain injury.
BrainSTEPS - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
April 10, 2026

BrainSTEPS - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Many children and adolescents with mild brain injury (concussion) may never see a health care professional or have any long-term difficulties. This fact sheet lists some of the more prevalent signs of a mild brain injury, and what to do if your teen is persistently exhibiting these symptoms. Also available in Spanish.
Teachers' Desk Reference: Visual Impairment
April 10, 2026

Teachers' Desk Reference: Visual Impairment

This issue of Teachers' Desk Reference focuses on what teachers need to know about educating students with visual impairments in the general education classroom. Available in a convenient bundle.
BSE/OVR - Benefits Counseling Toolkit for Educators and Families
April 10, 2026

BSE/OVR - Benefits Counseling Toolkit for Educators and Families

This publication provides information about benefits counseling, which is a free service offered through SSA’s Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) program to explain how working may affect federal and state benefits. This publication is also available in Spanish. Available in a publication bundle.
 

Engaging Families in the IEP Process: A Guide for Schools
April 10, 2026

Engaging Families in the IEP Process: A Guide for Schools

This document explores how schools can reframe the IEP process and take active steps to include families as educational partners. When families are not just involved, but actively engaged, students achieve better grades, higher test scores, and increased graduation rates.

A family-friendly explanation of each section of the IEP is included, as well as considerations and conversation starters for use at the IEP team meeting.

What Families Need to Know About Manifestation Determination
April 8, 2026

What Families Need to Know About Manifestation Determination

School staff are trained to understand how a student’s disability might affect their actions and to use strategies like calming techniques, positive behavior supports, and clear expectations and routines to help them be successful in school. Even with these strategies in place, a student’s behavior can lead to a disciplinary change in placement. When that happens, the school must conduct a manifestation determination meeting to determine whether the behavior was related to the student’s disability.
What Families Need to Know About Restraints
April 8, 2026

What Families Need to Know About Restraints

Student safety is a top priority for all educators. School staff are trained to help students with disabilities manage their emotions and behavior. They use different techniques to de-escalate students, refocus attention, and reduce behaviors that could create unsafe situations. As a last resort, staff may need to use restraints to ensure the safety of the student and others.
Teachers' Desk Reference: Universal Design for Learning
April 8, 2026

Teachers' Desk Reference: Universal Design for Learning

This issue of Teachers’ Desk Reference provides an overview of Universal Design for Learning, an approach to designing curriculum and learning experiences that address the needs of increasingly diverse learners. Available in a convenient bundle.
Teachers' Desk Reference: Inclusive Practices
April 8, 2026

Teachers' Desk Reference: Inclusive Practices

This issue of Teachers' Desk Reference provides information about implementing practices where all students, regardless of cognitive or academic level, have opportunities to be included in the general education classroom, participating in standards-based curriculum. Available in a convenient bundle.



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