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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: Preparing for Employment (Spanish)
October 9, 2023

Secondary Transition: Preparing for Employment (Spanish)

When family members have high academic and employment expectations for their children with disabilities, the youth experience greater success in those critical areas. This fact sheet provides information for families to assist them in preparing their child for employment. Spanish version.

Also available in English.
Considerations for Educating Students With CVI: The Learning Environment (Dutch)
October 6, 2023

Considerations for Educating Students With CVI: The Learning Environment (Dutch)

Students with cortical/cerebral visual impairment (CVI) have unique learning needs that differ in complexity from students with an ocular visual impairment. This tool facilitates team discussion and problem-solving, and offers practical ideas to implement throughout the school day, with the intent to promote a student’s access to instruction in a positive learning environment. Dutch version. Also available in English and Spanish.

BSE/OVR - Interagency Agreement: Appendix of Definitions
October 3, 2023

BSE/OVR - Interagency Agreement: Appendix of Definitions

This BSE/OVR appendix is designed to provide easily understandable definitions to the terminology used in the PA-BSE-OVR Interagency Agreement. 

Also available in Spanish.

Click here to order the entire BSE/OVR Memorandum of Understanding series in a convenient bundle.
BSE/OVR Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Bundle
October 3, 2023

BSE/OVR Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Bundle

This bundle includes eight different publications that focus on the aspects of the BSE/OVR Memorandum of Understanding. Included in this bundle are the following publications: To order multiple bundles, type the quantity in the box and click the "Add to Cart" button. You can alter the quantity of individual issues by clicking "My Cart" and editing the quantity for each issue.
Secondary Transition: Preparing for Employment
October 2, 2023

Secondary Transition: Preparing for Employment

When family members have high academic and employment expectations for their children with disabilities, the youth experience greater success in those critical areas. This fact sheet provides information for families to assist them in preparing their child for employment.

Also available in Spanish.
Pennsylvania's PBIS System: Recognition Booklet
October 1, 2023

Pennsylvania's PBIS System: Recognition Booklet

The Pennsylvania Positive Behavior Support Network (PaPBS) is pleased to announce the recipients of recognition for continued implementation of PBIS and participation in the PaPBS Network Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS). The PaPBS Network recognition system annually identifies and publicly distinguishes Pennsylvania’s Program Wide (PW) and School Wide (SW) sites for successful implementation of PBIS.

Pennsylvania Partnership for the DeafBlind (PPDB)
September 29, 2023

Pennsylvania Partnership for the DeafBlind (PPDB)

The Pennsylvania Partnership for the DeafBlind (PPDB) is an organized network of individuals with DeafBlindness, their parents and family members, friends, service providers and other interested people. This flyer provides a brief overview on the PPDB Network and information on how to get involved.
Teachers' Desk Reference: Preparing for an IEP Team Meeting
September 28, 2023

Teachers' Desk Reference: Preparing for an IEP Team Meeting

Teachers are integral members of the Individualized Education Program (IEP)team and may be responsible to lead activities related to planning and gathering information for the IEP meeting. This Teachers’ Desk Reference provides information to assist teachers in following established timelines and procedures. This publication also offers tips to help teachers organize preparation tasks that result in sound IEPs that meet state and federal regulations.

Click here to order the entire Teachers' Desk Reference series in a convenient bundle.
Pennsylvania State Performance Plan (SPP): Part B Indicators
September 28, 2023

Pennsylvania State Performance Plan (SPP): Part B Indicators

This handy publication lists Part B SPP Indicators in English on one side, and Part B SPP Indicators in Spanish on the reverse side.

Secondary Transition: Entitlement vs. Eligibility
September 26, 2023

Secondary Transition: Entitlement vs. Eligibility

This fact sheet provides an explanation of the difference between entitlement for services and eligibility for services. 

Also available in Spanish.

Click here to order all 10 secondary transition fact sheets in a convenient bundle.



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