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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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PASA Eligibility Criteria: Decision Making Companion Tool
September 1, 2018

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).
PaTTAN: Ensuring Quality Education for all Students
August 1, 2018

PaTTAN: Ensuring Quality Education for all Students

This brochure provides information about PaTTAN's work, including PaTTAN's relationship to the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education, and intermediate units.
PaTTANpod: Inspiring Educational Growth
November 3, 2021

PaTTANpod: Inspiring Educational Growth

PaTTANpod is a thought-provoking discussion program that enables educators to access professional development directly from their classroom, office, or home. PaTTANpod currently offers episodes on a variety of topics, with additional episodes being added regularly.
Pennsylvania Agenda for Students Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind
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
Pennsylvania Deaf-Blind Advisory Committee (PaDBAC) Brochure
September 19, 2023

Pennsylvania Deaf-Blind Advisory Committee (PaDBAC) Brochure

This brochure describes the Pennsylvania Deaf-Blind Advisory Committee (PaDBAC), which advises the Bureau of Special Education (BSE) on current issues and preferred practices related to the unique educational needs of students who are deaf-blind including those with multiple disabilities and those at risk for deaf-blindness. 
Pennsylvania Parent Guide to Special Education for School-Age Children
October 16, 2023

Pennsylvania Parent Guide to Special Education for School-Age Children

Please note: This publication is being revised and is currently available for download only. The updated publication will be available for ordering in hard copy in Spring 2024.

This guide for parents of children receiving special education in Pennsylvania outlines how a child's need for special education is determined, how a child's educational program is developed, the responsibilities and protections guaranteed to parents and children, and the resources available to parents of a child with disabilities. This parent guide has been updated to reflect the July 2008 Chapter 14 regulations.
 
Pennsylvania Partnership for the DeafBlind (PPDB)
September 29, 2023

Pennsylvania Partnership for the DeafBlind (PPDB)

The Pennsylvania Partnership for the DeafBlind (PPDB) is an organized network of individuals with DeafBlindness, their parents and family members, friends, service providers and other interested people. This flyer provides a brief overview on the PPDB Network and information on how to get involved.
Pennsylvania Secondary Transition Roadmap
October 19, 2023

Pennsylvania Secondary Transition Roadmap

The Roadmap illustrates how the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), and the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) systems can work together to ensure the best outcomes for students.

The Connecting for Employment Training Series accompanies this graphic and can be accessed here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCkBP2csbOsvuxiSvSc2bxNlgbMOaNMEM

This publication is also available in Spanish.
Pennsylvania Secondary Transition Roadmap (Spanish)
October 19, 2023

Pennsylvania Secondary Transition Roadmap (Spanish)

The Roadmap illustrates how the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), and the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) systems can work together to ensure the best outcomes for students.

The Connecting for Employment Training Series accompanies this graphic and can be accessed here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCkBP2csbOsvuxiSvSc2bxNlgbMOaNMEM

This publication is also available in English
Pennsylvania SICC Annual Report 2020-2021
March 7, 2022

Pennsylvania SICC Annual Report 2020-2021

The Pennsylvania State Interagency Coordinating Council (SICC) for Early Intervention annual report includes data required by state and federal law. The annual report summarizes Early Intervention data on the number of children served in each county in Early Intervention, the settings where children receive services and supports, and the state and federal funding utilized for Early Intervention.



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