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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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Annotated IEP Companion Checklist
October 9, 2025

Annotated IEP Companion Checklist

The purpose of this document is to support the participation, development, and implementation of an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Each section provides questions to help guide discussion. Utilize the IEP Planning Notes column to support your planning and participation for an upcoming IEP meeting.
What Families Need to Know About Manifestation Determination
October 7, 2025

What Families Need to Know About Manifestation Determination

School staff are trained to understand how a student’s disability might affect their actions and to use strategies like calming techniques, positive behavior supports, and clear expectations and routines to help them be successful in school. Even with these strategies in place, a student’s behavior can lead to a disciplinary change in placement. When that happens, the school must conduct a manifestation determination meeting to determine whether the behavior was related to the student’s disability.
Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP) 2024–2025 Annual Report (Full)
October 7, 2025

Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP) 2024–2025 Annual Report (Full)

This report provides a description of the activities, discussions, and recommendations of the Pennsylvania Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP) for the 2024–2025 meeting year.

School District Re-entry Plans Resource Guide
September 29, 2025

School District Re-entry Plans Resource Guide

In public schools across Pennsylvania, students may face extended absences due to physical or mental health challenges, disciplinary issues, family responsibilities, or other life events. When these students return, they are not simply re-entering a classroom; they are rejoining a community. This Re-entry Plans Resource Guide is designed to support Pennsylvania educators in helping students successfully transition back to school after a significant absence.
APR: A Comparative Guide to Obtaining a Special Education Emergency Permit and Intern Certification
September 23, 2025

APR: A Comparative Guide to Obtaining a Special Education Emergency Permit and Intern Certification

In Pennsylvania, individuals can begin teaching special education while working toward full certification. This comparitive guide highlights key requirements and distinctions between an Emergency Permit Type 01 and Intern Certification.
Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP) 2024–2025 Annual Report (Summary)
September 15, 2025

Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP) 2024–2025 Annual Report (Summary)

This summary report provides a description of the activities, discussions, and recommendations of the Pennsylvania Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP) for the 2024–2025 meeting year.

Parents' Rights: Understanding the Procedural Safeguards Notice (Spanish)
July 24, 2025

Parents' Rights: Understanding the Procedural Safeguards Notice (Spanish)

This brochure provides a summary of the rights of parents whose children receive or may be eligible to receive special education services. Also available in English.
Parents' Rights: Understanding the Procedural Safeguards Notice
July 23, 2025

Parents' Rights: Understanding the Procedural Safeguards Notice

This brochure provides a summary of the rights of parents whose children receive or may be eligible to receive special education services. Also available in Spanish.
APR: Steps to Obtaining a Pennsylvania Special Education Teaching Certificate
July 23, 2025

APR: Steps to Obtaining a Pennsylvania Special Education Teaching Certificate

Are you or someone you know interested in earning a bachelor’s degree and becoming a special education teacher? This infographic explains the steps to take in order to obtain a special education instructional I certification in Pennsylvania.
What Families Need to Know About Restraints
June 18, 2025

What Families Need to Know About Restraints

Student safety is a top priority for all educators. School staff are trained to help students with disabilities manage their emotions and behavior. They use different techniques to de-escalate students, refocus attention, and reduce behaviors that could create unsafe situations. As a last resort, staff may need to use restraints to ensure the safety of the student and others.



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