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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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CAPS: Helping Students Succeed and Graduate From High School - Strategies for Families
March 26, 2024

CAPS: Helping Students Succeed and Graduate From High School - Strategies for Families

This fact sheet provides strategies for families to help students succeed and graduate from high school.

Also available in Spanish.
Education ABCs
January 23, 2024

Education ABCs

This card identifies commonly-used acronyms and initialisms used in the field of special education.
The Pennsylvania State Task Force on the Right to Education
October 19, 2023

The Pennsylvania State Task Force on the Right to Education

The Pennsylvania State Task Force is charged with ensuring that the mandate and spirit of the Right to Education Consent Agreement are carried out throughout the commonwealth. This brochure provides information about the Pennsylvania State Task Force and Local Task Forces.

For hard copies of this publication, please contact Sharon Kennedy at skennedy@pattan.net.
Pennsylvania Parent Guide to Special Education for School-Age Children
October 16, 2023

Pennsylvania Parent Guide to Special Education for School-Age Children

Please note: This publication is being revised and is currently available for download only. The updated publication will be available for ordering in hard copy in Spring 2024.

This guide for parents of children receiving special education in Pennsylvania outlines how a child's need for special education is determined, how a child's educational program is developed, the responsibilities and protections guaranteed to parents and children, and the resources available to parents of a child with disabilities. This parent guide has been updated to reflect the July 2008 Chapter 14 regulations.
 
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.
Understanding the Language of Special Education: A Glossary for Families and Educators
September 26, 2023

Understanding the Language of Special Education: A Glossary for Families and Educators

This guide was developed to give families and educators in Pennsylvania an understanding of the language of special education so they can more easily participate in educational decision-making.

Parents' Rights: Understanding the Procedural Safeguards Notice
August 31, 2023

Parents' Rights: Understanding the Procedural Safeguards Notice

This brochure provides a summary of the rights of parents whose children receive or may be eligible to receive special education services.

Also available in Spanish.
Do You Know About the SAAFP? (Summary of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance)
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.
 
HUNE: Family Engagement
June 5, 2023

HUNE: Family Engagement

HUNE empowers and supports families of exceptional children and youth in obtaining a quality public education, so that the students will lead rich, active lives and attain future success. Establishing collaborative partnerships with families, local education agencies, community agencies, and businesses is key in providing cultural and linguistic best practices for families of children and youth with disabilities.

Also available in Spanish.
Special Education Timelines
May 19, 2023

Special Education Timelines

This booklet cites the special education timelines in accordance with the requirements of Pennsylvania law, Chapter 711 Charter School and Cyber Charter School Services and Programs for Children with Disabilities, Chapter 14 Special Education Services and Programs and Federal Regulations Part 300, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).



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