Publications
We’re excited to share that the PaTTAN East office is moving in June 2026. During this transition, you may experience delays in receiving publication orders. We appreciate your patience and continued support.
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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.
April 11, 2025
This double-sided publication in English and Spanish was designed for families, including families of students with disabilities. It provides strategies to increase students' chances of graduating from high school and decrease their chances of dropping out.
April 8, 2025
The PDE, BSE has developed a Credential of Competency for special education paraeducators to help them achieve "qualified" status as required by Chapter 14. While there are other ways a paraprofessional can meet the requirements of Chapter 14, the credential is a competency-based approach. This credential addresses seven core competency areas that are modeled after those developed by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) for special education paraprofessionals.
April 8, 2025
Central to the creation of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) by the IEP team, is development of measurable annual goals, which are based on a student’s current levels of academic and functional performance, and which should align to and reference the Pennsylvania standards. This publication focuses on the components of a well-written measurable annual goal.
April 1, 2025
This folder provides a place to store documentation related to Schoolwide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and doubles as a checklist of items to be completed prior to Schoolwide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Training.
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March 28, 2025
This double-sided postcard in English and Spanish features information on FAMILIES TO THE MAX (F2MAX), the Pennsylvania Statewide Family Network.
March 20, 2025
Are you affirming racial, cultural, and linguistic identities to foster positive outcomes for your most marginalized students? Use this double-sided checklist in English and Spanish to implement the A-B-Cs of Welcoming and Affirming Environments!
March 11, 2025
This fact sheet provides discussion starters to help youth/young adults with disabilities and their families prepare for their financial future.
Also available in English.
March 11, 2025
This fact sheet provides guidance for parents on how to discuss self-advocacy with their child. Spanish version.
Also available in English.
March 4, 2025
This fact sheet provides information to assist parents in advising their child about what to expect of a post-secondary educational experience.
Also available in English.
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Thank you for your interest in PaTTAN publications!
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PaTTAN Publications
Email: publications@pattan.net
Phone: 800-441-3215
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