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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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BSE/OVR IDEA - WIOA Secondary Transition Crosswalk
April 23, 2025

BSE/OVR IDEA - WIOA Secondary Transition Crosswalk

This publication contains examples of Pre-Employment Transition Services and School-Level Transition Services with regard to Pennsylvania’s Career Education and Work Standards (13.1-13.4): Career Awareness and Preparation, Career Acquisition, Career Retention and Advancement, and Entrepreneurship. This document provides an explanation of the chart and outlines the responsibilities for each service. Also available in Spanish. Available in a publication bundle.
Secondary Transition: Understanding Self-Advocacy
March 13, 2025

Secondary Transition: Understanding Self-Advocacy

This fact sheet provides guidance for parents and caregivers on how to discuss self-advocacy with their child. Available in a convenient bundleAlso available in Spanish.
Secondary Transition: Post-Secondary Education Expectations (Spanish)
March 4, 2025

Secondary Transition: Post-Secondary Education Expectations (Spanish)

This fact sheet provides information to assist parents in advising their child about what to expect of a post-secondary educational experience. Also available in English.
Secondary Transition: Understanding Self-Advocacy (Spanish)
March 11, 2025

Secondary Transition: Understanding Self-Advocacy (Spanish)

This fact sheet provides guidance for parents on how to discuss self-advocacy with their child. Spanish version. Also available in English.
Secondary Transition: Financial Fundamentals
March 3, 2025

Secondary Transition: Financial Fundamentals

This fact sheet provides discussion starters to help youth/young adults with disabilities and their families prepare for their financial future. Available in a convenient bundleAlso available in Spanish.
Secondary Transition: Financial Fundamentals (Spanish)
March 11, 2025

Secondary Transition: Financial Fundamentals (Spanish)

This fact sheet provides discussion starters to help youth/young adults with disabilities and their families prepare for their financial future. Also available in English.
 
Secondary Transition: Post-Secondary Education Expectations
March 3, 2025

Secondary Transition: Post-Secondary Education Expectations

This fact sheet provides information to assist parents in advising their child about what to expect of a post-secondary educational experience. Available in a convenient bundleAlso available in Spanish.
BSE/OVR - Benefits Counseling Toolkit for Educators and Families
February 24, 2025

BSE/OVR - Benefits Counseling Toolkit for Educators and Families

This publication provides information about benefits counseling, which is a free service offered through SSA’s Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) program to explain how working may affect federal and state benefits. This publication is also available in Spanish. Available in a publication bundle.
 

BSE/OVR - Why Should a Student Work with OVR?
February 24, 2025

BSE/OVR - Why Should a Student Work with OVR?

This BSE/OVR MOU publication describes the benefits of OVR’s Pre-Employment Transition Services for students with disabilities. Also available in Spanish. Available in a publication bundle.
Secondary Transition: Entitlement vs. Eligibility (Spanish)
November 26, 2024

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.
 



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