Publications
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.
Handouts Instructional Materials Other Resources
May 3, 2023
This fact sheet provides information for parents to assist them in advising their child about what to expect of a post-secondary educational experience.
Also available in English.
October 2, 2023
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.
Also available in Spanish.
October 9, 2023
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.
May 1, 2018
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 English.
August 19, 2021
This fact sheet provides guidance for parents when discussing the important of employment with their child.
Also available in English.
September 19, 2023
This report provides a description of the activities, discussions, and recommendations of the Pennsylvania Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP) for the 2022-2023 meeting year.