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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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State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP): Coherent Improvement Strategies
March 31, 2023

State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP): Coherent Improvement Strategies

IDEA 2004 requires states to implement the requirements and purposes of the Act and improve outcomes for students with disabilities. Within the Act, states must develop a State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP). Pennsylvania’s plan is to systematically increase the graduation rate for students with disabilities. The focus is on the adoption and implementation of innovative evidence-based practices, otherwise referred to as Coherent Improvement Strategies.
Student Confidentiality: Guidance for Educational Interpreters
May 24, 2019

Student Confidentiality: Guidance for Educational Interpreters

This document has been developed to clarify for local educational agencies (LEAs) the important liability issues that may be present when providing sign language interpreters in settings that involve the sharing of confidential information by a student who is deaf or hard of hearing (e.g., when interacting with outside agencies, crisis response and management, in-school therapy and counseling).
Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing: A Guide for Teachers in the General Education Setting
August 1, 2019

Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing: A Guide for Teachers in the General Education Setting

Do you have a student in your classroom who is deaf or hard of hearing? If so, then you probably have many questions. What are this student’s needs? How can you address them to maximize learning? How do you prepare the other students in your classroom to work and socialize with this student? What is your responsibility as a member of the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) team? These guidelines have been created for you. Within these pages you will find basic information presented in a concise, user-friendly format.
Students Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind: Safety Checklist for IEP Teams
May 1, 2016

Students Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind: Safety Checklist for IEP Teams

This list is intended to guide discussions to determine needs and supports for students who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind during emergency situations.
Success for PA Early Learners (SPEL): Overview for School-Age Teams
October 14, 2024

Success for PA Early Learners (SPEL): Overview for School-Age Teams

Success for PA Early Learners (SPEL) is a federal grant designed to improve school and family engagement, literacy skills, and continuity of transitions among educational systems for economically disadvantaged early learners at risk for, or identified with, a delay or disability through a Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD). This publication provides an overview of SPEL for school-age teams. 
 
Supplementary Aids and Services
October 1, 2018

Supplementary Aids and Services

This fact sheet provides the definition and purpose of supplementary aids and services, as well as a framework for considering the full range of supplementary aids and services.

Also available in Spanish.  
 
Supplementary Aids and Services (Spanish)
July 23, 2020

Supplementary Aids and Services (Spanish)

Spanish version. This fact sheet provides the definition and purpose of supplementary aids and services as well as a framework for considering the full range of supplementary aids and services.

Also available in English.
 
Supporting Families Through the Transition Process From Infant/Toddler EI to Preschool EI
December 8, 2020

Supporting Families Through the Transition Process From Infant/Toddler EI to Preschool EI

During times of transition, it is important for families to have information so you can make decisions and have a smooth and seamless process. This guide will help you plan and learn about procedures. It has timelines for when your child turns three and leaves the Infant/Toddler Early Intervention (EI) program and transitions to the Preschool EI program.

Also available in Spanish.
Supporting Families Through the Transition Process From Infant/Toddler EI to Preschool EI (Spanish)
December 16, 2020

Supporting Families Through the Transition Process From Infant/Toddler EI to Preschool EI (Spanish)

During times of transition, it is important for families to have information so you can make decisions and have a smooth and seamless process. This guide will help you plan and learn about procedures. It has timelines for when your child turns three and leaves the Infant/Toddler Early Intervention (EI) program and transitions to the Preschool EI program.

Also available in English.
Teachers' Desk Reference Bundle
May 10, 2022

Teachers' Desk Reference Bundle

This bundle includes all 20+ issues in the Teachers' Desk Reference series. Included in this bundle are the following publications: To order multiple bundles, type the quantity in the box and click the "Add to Cart" button. You can alter the quantity of individual issues by clicking "My Cart" and editing the quantity for each issue.
 



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