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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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July 31, 2023

Secondary Transition: Understanding Self-Advocacy

This fact sheet provides guidance for parents on how to discuss self-advocacy with their child.

Also available in Spanish.

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

July 30, 2023

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.

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July 30, 2023

Teachers' Desk Reference: Chapter 15/Section 504 Services

This Teachers’ Desk Reference defines the legal requirements for Chapter 15/Section 504 services, explains how students are determined eligible for Chapter 15/Section 504 services, and describes the teacher’s role in educating students who receive these services.

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July 30, 2023

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.

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July 28, 2023

Teachers' Desk Reference: Maximizing Student Learning With Flexible Grouping Practices

This issue of Teachers' Desk Reference addresses the benefits of flexible grouping in meeting students' instructional needs.

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July 20, 2023

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.

July 19, 2023

BrainSTEPS - Return to Learn After Concussion: Recommended Protocol

The purpose of this Return to School Protocol is to assist local educational agencies (LEAs) in understanding the importance of monitoring a student’s return to academics following a concussion.

July 19, 2023

Teachers' Desk Reference: Using Questions Strategically to Enhance Learning

This issue of Teachers’ Desk Reference provides teachers with effective questioning and discussion techniques used to engage all students actively in learning and to elicit evidence of understanding.

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July 19, 2023

Do You Know About the SAAFP? (Summary of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance)

This publication provides information about the Summary of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (SAAFP), which is a document that is provided to student and their parents at the conclusion of students’ high school education. The SAAFP is designed to be a useful and relevant document to assist students in the transition from high school to higher education, training, employment, and independent living.

July 19, 2023

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.

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