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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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March 3, 2025

Teachers' Desk Reference: DeafBlindness

This issue of Teachers' Desk Reference focuses on what teachers need to know about educating students with deafblindness in the general education classroom, including the impact of deafblindness on a student's learning and best practices in programs for students with deafblindness. Order the Teachers' Desk Reference Series Bundle.

June 26, 2024

APR: Is a Career as an Educational Interpreter Right for You?

The APR: Career Exploration Series offers valuable insights into the various professional roles in special education and can educate students on potential career paths. This fact sheet highlights key aspects of an Educational Interpreter, such as daily responsibilities and the skills required for success. Visit the APR Repository to learn more about Pennsylvania's APR initiative.

February 15, 2024

APR: Is a Career as an Educational Audiologist Right for You?

The APR: Career Exploration Series offers valuable insights into the various professional roles in special education and can educate students on potential career paths. This fact sheet highlights key aspects of an Educational Audiologist, such as daily responsibilities and the skills required for success. Visit the APR Repository to learn more about Pennsylvania's APR initiative.

February 15, 2024

APR: Is a Career as a Teacher of the Deaf (ToD) Right for You?

The APR: Career Exploration Series offers valuable insights into the various professional roles in special education and can educate students on potential career paths. This fact sheet highlights key aspects of a Teacher of the Deaf (ToD), such as daily responsibilities and the skills required for success. Visit the APR Repository to learn more about Pennsylvania's APR initiative.

November 8, 2023

Pennsylvania Agenda for Students Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind

The Pennsylvania Agenda for Students Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind contains a set of goals and activities designed to ensure positive educational outcomes for all Pennsylvania students who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind.

Click here for a Summary of Accomplishments

October 10, 2023

The Pennsylvania Deaf-Blind Project Brochure

This brochure provides information about deaf-blindness and the Pennsylvania Deaf-Blind Project. Through PaTTAN, the Pennsylvania Deaf-Blind Project offers a variety of training, technical assistance, and resources to assist educators and families in the areas of assessment, instruction, and family involvement activities.

December 14, 2020

Pennsylvania’s Approach to the National Agenda (PANA)

Vision loss can affect all aspects of a child’s development, and specific instruction and supports are needed in order to provide access to all learning environments. PANA contains a set of goals and actions that are designed to ensure positive educational outcomes, and these goals support the State Performance Plan Indicators that correspond with the areas of the National Agenda.

October 1, 2020

Communication Considerations for Children Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind

This brochure discusses communication options and supports that are key to the success of a child who is deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind. It also emphasizes the role of the parent on the child's team and suggests resources for guidance and parental support.

January 13, 2020

The Pennsylvania Deaf-Blind Project Fact Sheet

This fact sheet provides basic information about Pennsylvania's Deaf-Blind Project. The card is in English and Spanish.

December 1, 2019

Educational Resources for Children With Hearing Loss

The brochure provides general information about ERCHL (Educational Resources for Children With Hearing Loss), including work scope, responsibilities, and membership.

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