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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.
BSE/OVR - Establishing a Process for Coordination
March 26, 2024

BSE/OVR - Establishing a Process for Coordination

This BSE/OVR MOU publication describes how to establish the process for coordination between the OVR and the LEA.

Also available in Spanish.

Click here to order the entire BSE/OVR Memorandum of Understanding series in a convenient bundle.
CAPS: Helping Students Succeed and Graduate From High School - Strategies for Families (Spanish)
March 26, 2024

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

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

Also available in English.
Secondary Transition: Promoting Independent Living While Still in School
January 18, 2024

Secondary Transition: Promoting Independent Living While Still in School

There are many aspects of independence for a young person with a disability and family members to consider. Independence can be defined as the ability to decide how a person wants to live, participate, and access community resources, as well as the level of supports that a person may need to be successful. This fact sheet assists in beginning the discussion.

Also available in Spanish.

Click here to order all 10 secondary transition fact sheets in a convenient bundle.
 
Pennsylvania Secondary Transition Roadmap
October 19, 2023

Pennsylvania Secondary Transition Roadmap

The Roadmap illustrates how the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), and the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) systems can work together to ensure the best outcomes for students.

The Connecting for Employment Training Series accompanies this graphic and can be accessed here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCkBP2csbOsvuxiSvSc2bxNlgbMOaNMEM

This publication is also available in Spanish.
Pennsylvania Secondary Transition Roadmap (Spanish)
October 19, 2023

Pennsylvania Secondary Transition Roadmap (Spanish)

The Roadmap illustrates how the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), and the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) systems can work together to ensure the best outcomes for students.

The Connecting for Employment Training Series accompanies this graphic and can be accessed here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCkBP2csbOsvuxiSvSc2bxNlgbMOaNMEM

This publication is also available in English
Secondary Transition: Entitlement vs. Eligibility (Spanish)
October 17, 2023

Secondary Transition: Entitlement vs. Eligibility (Spanish)

This fact sheet provides an explanation of the difference between entitlement for services and eligibility for services. 

Also available in English.
 
Secondary Transition: Preparing for Employment (Spanish)
October 9, 2023

Secondary Transition: Preparing for Employment (Spanish)

When family members have high academic and employment expectations for their children with disabilities, the youth experience greater success in those critical areas. This fact sheet provides information for families to assist them in preparing their child for employment. Spanish version.

Also available in English.
BSE/OVR Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Bundle
October 3, 2023

BSE/OVR Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Bundle

This bundle includes eight different publications that focus on the aspects of the BSE/OVR Memorandum of Understanding. Included in this bundle are the following publications: To order multiple bundles, type the quantity in the box and click the "Add to Cart" button. You can alter the quantity of individual issues by clicking "My Cart" and editing the quantity for each issue.



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