Publications

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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December 3, 2025
The Framework for Access and Belonging (FAB) is a structured process to analyze the instructional, physical, and social environment of a general education setting from the perspective of an individual student. The intended outcome of using the FAB is to have an implementation plan, through the use of supplementary aids and services, that expands participation and learning for a student with a disability.
Also available in Spanish.
October 9, 2025
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.
Also available in a convenient bundle.
January 13, 2025
The purpose of this document is to guide Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams in calculating the Educational Environment in Section VIII of the IEP, for PennData reporting.
December 17, 2024
The Framework for Access and Belonging (FAB) With Supplementary Aids and Services: A Guide for Schools
This tip sheet provides information about the FAB, a structured and collaborative process used to identify a student goal for inclusion.
December 9, 2024
The Framework for Access and Belonging (FAB) With Supplementary Aids and Services: A Tip Sheet for Families and Family Organizations
This tip sheet provides information about the FAB, a tool used to identify an access and/or belonging priority to expand participation and learning for a child with a disability.
September 26, 2024
This issue of Teachers’ Desk Reference focuses on co-teaching practices as an instructional delivery approach to facilitate student achievement while meeting the diverse needs of children in today’s classrooms.
Available in a convenient bundle.
July 22, 2024
This issue of Teachers' Desk Reference reviews the data-based decision-making process in guiding classroom instruction and the teacher's role in the process.
Available in a convenient bundle.
March 22, 2024
The Framework for Access and Belonging (FAB) is a structured process to analyze the instructional, physical, and social environment of a general education setting from the perspective of an individual student. The intended outcome of using the FAB is to have an implementation plan, through the use of supplementary aids and services, that expands participation and learning for a student with a disability. Spanish version.
Also available in English.
March 4, 2024
This publication explains what parents/guardians can expect to experience when their child approaches the transition from preschool early intervention to a school-age program. Spanish version.
Also available in
English,
Arabic,
Chinese,
Nepali, and
Portuguese.
September 28, 2023
This Teachers’ Desk Reference provides information to assist teachers in following established timelines and procedures for planning and gathering information for the Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting. This publication also offers tips to help teachers organize preparation tasks that result in sound IEPs that meet state and federal regulations.
Available in a convenient bundle.