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 17, 2026
Despite their widespread use, research has shown that disciplinary exclusions are ineffective in reducing problem behaviors. By adopting a multi-tiered systems approach, school teams can choose options that align with their school's culture and implement multiple strategies that can improve support for students. This product is an overview of a multi-tiered approach to school discipline. To learn more, view the extension of this publication:
A Multi-Tiered Approach to School Discipline: An Expanded Guide.
April 17, 2026
A Multi-Tiered Approach to School Discipline: An Expanded Guide to Proactive Strategies to Reduce Exclusionary Practices
This document is an extension of the January 2024 PaTTAN publication,
A Multi-Tiered Approach to School Discipline: Proactive Strategies to Reduce Exclusionary Practice. This resource guide is intended to support school teams in planning and developing a robust, multi-tiered system of support. Recognizing that each school is unique, PaTTAN does not endorse specific strategies or programs, and encourages schools to collaborate with their local intermediate unit and/or PaTTAN regional office for additional information and support.
April 4, 2024
To best serve students within a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework, cross-disciplinary teams are established at the various tiers of instruction. This publication gives an overview of the roles and responsibilities of these teams as determined by the need of support at each tier and accompanies the MTSS Morsels YouTube video
here.
For more MTSS Morsels episodes, visit the PaTTAN YouTube playlist at
www.tinyurl.com/MTSSMorsels.
March 14, 2024
A Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) is a standards-aligned, comprehensive school improvement framework for enhancing academic, behavioral, and social-emotional outcomes for ALL students. This document identifies the critical components of a Multi-Tiered System of Support in Pennsylvania and accompanies the MTSS Morsels YouTube video
here.
For more MTSS Morsels episodes, visit the PaTTAN YouTube playlist at
www.tinyurl.com/MTSSMorsels.
January 18, 2024
It is recommended that dyslexia assessment occurs within the context of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). In order to enhance early literacy outcomes and mitigate reading risk, this publication provides a dyslexia assessment guidance offered within the context of MTSS.
January 8, 2024
A Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) is a standards-aligned, comprehensive school improvement framework for enhancing academic, behavioral, and social-emotional outcomes for ALL students. This document highlights some of the most common misconceptions about MTSS and accompanies the MTSS Morsels YouTube video
here.
For more MTSS Morsels episodes, visit the PaTTAN YouTube playlist at
www.tinyurl.com/MTSSMorsels.
September 22, 2021
This infographic shows the key components of MTSS at the elementary level.
September 22, 2021
This infographic shows the key components of MTSS at the secondary level.
February 1, 2020
This publication lists frequently asked questions and answers about MTSS, RTI, and SLD Determination in Pennsylvania.
October 1, 2019
This tool can be used to assist in determining the level at which MTSS has been implemented in a school.
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Phone: 800-441-3215
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