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.
May 8, 2026
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.
April 17, 2026
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.
April 17, 2026
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.
June 17, 2024
This fact sheet describes the steps involved in the reevaluation process for students with disabilities in accordance with IDEA 2004 and the IDEA 2006 regulations.
February 21, 2023
The
APR: Career Exploration Series offers valuable insights into the various professional roles in special education and can educate students on potential career paths. This fact sheet highlights key aspects of a Teacher for Students with Low Incidence and Cognitive Disabilities, such as daily responsibilities and the skills required for success. Visit the
APR Repository to learn more about Pennsylvania's APR initiative.
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Thank you for your interest in PaTTAN publications!
PaTTAN is committed to ensuring that its publications and digital content are accessible to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, in accordance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, and applicable Pennsylvania law, including the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. PaTTAN regularly reviews its publications and digital content to identify and remediate accessibility barriers and to support compliance with applicable accessibility standards.
PaTTAN is engaged in an ongoing effort to ensure that all of its publications conform to current accessibility standards. During this process, certain documents may not yet fully conform to all applicable standards. If you encounter any content that is not accessible to you, please contact us using the information provided below so that we may promptly provide the information in an alternative, accessible format.
PaTTAN will make reasonable efforts to provide requested materials in alternative accessible formats, such as large print, Braille, audio, or other formats, within a reasonable timeframe. Some publications are provided in Portable Document Format (PDF). Adobe Acrobat Reader may be required to view or print PDF files. You may download the latest free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader at https://get.adobe.com/reader/.
If you experience difficulty accessing any PaTTAN publication or digital content, have questions about the accessibility of PaTTAN's publications, or wish to request materials in an alternative format, please contact:
PaTTAN Publications
Email: publications@pattan.net
Phone: 800-441-3215
PaTTAN welcomes feedback on the accessibility of its publications and is committed to responding to accessibility concerns in a timely manner. Nothing in this notice is intended to limit or waive PaTTAN's obligations under applicable federal or state law.