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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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Extended School Year Services in Pennsylvania
December 7, 2023

Extended School Year Services in Pennsylvania

This guide contains a comprehensive compilation of documents that will provide direction, respond to questions, and guide parents and local education agencies in making determinations about ESY services.
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.

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Pennsylvania State Performance Plan (SPP): Part B Indicators
September 28, 2023

Pennsylvania State Performance Plan (SPP): Part B Indicators

This handy publication lists Part B SPP Indicators in English on one side, and Part B SPP Indicators in Spanish on the reverse side.

Teachers' Desk Reference: Chapter 15/Section 504 Services
July 30, 2023

Teachers' Desk Reference: Chapter 15/Section 504 Services

This Teachers’ Desk Reference defines the legal requirements for Chapter 15/Section 504 services, explains how students are determined eligible for Chapter 15/Section 504 services, and describes the teacher’s role in educating students who receive these services.

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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.
Teachers' Desk Reference: Extended School Year (ESY)
May 24, 2023

Teachers' Desk Reference: Extended School Year (ESY)

This issue of Teachers' Desk Reference explains the process the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team utilizes to determine the eligibility for Extended School Year (ESY) services for students with disabilities who receive special education services.

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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).
Annotated IEP Companion Checklist for English Language Learners (Fillable Form)
March 30, 2023

Annotated IEP Companion Checklist for English Language Learners (Fillable Form)

This publication is a guide for English Language (EL) Development Specialists to support the participation, development, and implementation of an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Each section provides questions to help guide discussion. EL Development Specialists can utilize the IEP Planning Notes column to support their planning and participation for an upcoming IEP meeting.

This downloadable PDF is a fillable, calculable form. This publication is also available in hard copy. 

Teachers' Desk Reference: Special Education Overview
January 27, 2023

Teachers' Desk Reference: Special Education Overview

This issue of Teachers’ Desk Reference provides a brief overview of the special education process.

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The Delivery of Effective Related Services
June 6, 2022

The Delivery of Effective Related Services

This publication will describe the fundamentals to ensuring the effective delivery of related services.



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