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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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MTSS Morsels: Misconceptions vs. Truths
January 8, 2024

MTSS Morsels: Misconceptions vs. Truths

A Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) is a standards-aligned, comprehensive school improvement framework for enhancing academic, behavioral, and social-emotional outcomes for ALL students. This document highlights some of the most common misconceptions about MTSS and accompanies the MTSS Morsels YouTube video here

For more MTSS Morsels episodes, visit the PaTTAN YouTube playlist at www.tinyurl.com/MTSSMorsels
MTSS Morsels: MTSS Teaming Structures
April 4, 2024

MTSS Morsels: MTSS Teaming Structures

To best serve students within a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework, cross-disciplinary teams are established at the various tiers of instruction. This publication gives an overview of the roles and responsibilities of these teams as determined by the need of support at each tier and accompanies the MTSS Morsels YouTube video here.

For more MTSS Morsels episodes, visit the PaTTAN YouTube playlist at www.tinyurl.com/MTSSMorsels
MTSS, RTI, and SLD Determination in Pennsylvania FAQs
February 1, 2020

MTSS, RTI, and SLD Determination in Pennsylvania FAQs

This publication lists frequently asked questions and answers about MTSS, RTI, and SLD Determination in Pennsylvania.
 
MTSS: Needs Assessment and Implementation Tool
October 1, 2019

MTSS: Needs Assessment and Implementation Tool

This tool can be used to assist in determining the level at which MTSS has been implemented in a school. 
Office for Dispute Resolution Services
August 17, 2015

Office for Dispute Resolution Services

This publication describes services the Office for Dispute Resolution (ODR) provides to families of children with disabilities and to families of students who are considered gifted, along with the educational agencies that serve them.

Also available in Spanish.
Office for Dispute Resolution Services - Spanish
April 6, 2016

Office for Dispute Resolution Services - Spanish

This publication in Spanish describes services the Office for Dispute Resolution (ODR) provides to families of children with disabilities and to families of students who are considered gifted, along with the educational agencies that serve them. 

Also available in English.
PA Agenda for Students Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind: A Summary of Accomplishments
October 17, 2019

PA Agenda for Students Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind: A Summary of Accomplishments

This document contains a summary of accomplishments for each area of the Pennsylvania Agenda for Students who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind.
Parents' Rights: Understanding the Procedural Safeguards Notice
July 22, 2024

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.
Parents' Rights: Understanding the Procedural Safeguards Notice (Spanish)
September 30, 2022

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.
PASA Eligibility Criteria: Decision Making Companion Tool
June 26, 2024

PASA Eligibility Criteria: Decision Making Companion Tool

The PASA Eligibility Criteria: Decision Making Companion Tool is a resource provided to individualized education program (IEP) teams in Pennsylvania to assist in determining eligibility for the Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment (PASA).



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