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.
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February 15, 2024
In alignment with Pennsylvania’s dedication to Attracting, Preparing, and Retaining practitioners in education, specifically in special education, this publication was developed for those interested in learning more or pursuing a career as a Teacher of the Deaf, a certified teacher who provides educational services and supports to students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
To order the entire Career Exploration series in a bundle, click here
https://www.pattan.net/Publications/APR-Career-Exploration.
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here to learn more about Pennsylvania's APR initiative.
January 27, 2025
As part of Pennsylvania’s Attract-Prepare-Retain (APR) initiative, this publication was developed for those interested in learning more or pursuing a career as an Accessible Media Producer (AMP). An AMP creates fully accessible student materials in formats like braille, large print, digital, or audio files.
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APR: Career Exploration series in a convenient bundle.
Learn more about Pennsylvania's APR initiative:
tinyurl.com/PennsylvaniaAPR.
January 27, 2025
As part of Pennsylvania’s Attract-Prepare-Retain (APR) initiative, this publication was developed for those interested in learning more or pursuing a career as an Adapted Physical Education (APE) Teacher. An APE teacher provides opportunities to students with disabilities for physical fitness, skill development, and social interaction and ensures all students can benefit from physical education no matter their abilities.
Order the entire
APR: Career Exploration series in a convenient bundle.
Learn more about Pennsylvania's APR initiative:
tinyurl.com/PennsylvaniaAPR.
February 21, 2023
In alignment with Pennsylvania’s dedication to Attracting, Preparing, and Retaining practitioners in education, specifically in special education, this publication was developed for those interested in learning more or pursuing a career as an Assistive Technology (AT) Specialist. An AT Specialist is a professional who helps students with disabilities select and use assistive technology to help them maintain or improve their independence and interactions with others.
To order the entire Career Exploration series in a bundle, click here
https://www.pattan.net/Publications/APR-Career-Exploration.
Click
here to learn more about Pennsylvania's APR initiative.
February 15, 2024
In alignment with Pennsylvania’s dedication to Attracting, Preparing, and Retaining practitioners in education, specifically in special education, this publication was developed for those interested in learning more or pursuing a career as an Educational Audiologist. An educational audiologist provides hearing services to students and are trained to diagnose, manage, and treat hearing and balance problems.
To order the entire Career Exploration series in a bundle, click here
https://www.pattan.net/Publications/APR-Career-Exploration.
Click
here to learn more about Pennsylvania's APR initiative.
June 26, 2024
In alignment with Pennsylvania’s dedication to Attracting, Preparing, and Retaining practitioners in education, specifically in special education, this publication was developed for those interested in learning more or pursuing a career as an Educational Interpreter. An educational interpreter uses sign language and spoken language to provide communication access for a student who is deaf or hard of hearing, in their educational setting.
To order the entire Career Exploration series in a bundle, click here
https://www.pattan.net/Publications/APR-Career-Exploration.
Click
here to learn more about Pennsylvania's APR initiative.
January 27, 2025
As part of Pennsylvania’s Attract-Prepare-Retain (APR) initiative, this publication was developed for those interested in learning more or pursuing a career as a School-Based Occupational Therapy Practitioner (OTP). An OTP supports students who have physical, sensory, and/or learning challenges so they can participate comfortably and as independently as possible in school.
Order the entire
APR: Career Exploration series in a convenient bundle.
Learn more about Pennsylvania's APR initiative:
tinyurl.com/PennsylvaniaAPR.
February 21, 2023
In alignment with Pennsylvania’s dedication to Attracting, Preparing, and Retaining practitioners in education, specifically in special education, this publication was developed for those interested in learning more or pursuing a career as a Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS). An O&M Specialist is a trained expert who specializes in working with individuals who are blind, have low vision, or who have visual limitations.
To order the entire Career Exploration series in a bundle, click here https://www.pattan.net/Publications/APR-Career-Exploration.
Click here to learn more about Pennsylvania's APR initiative.
June 11, 2024
Are you or someone you know interested in earning a bachelor’s degree and becoming a special education teacher? This infographic explains the steps to take in order to obtain a special education instructional I certification in Pennsylvania.
January 18, 2024
It is recommended that dyslexia assessment occurs within the context of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). In order to enhance early literacy outcomes and mitigate reading risk, this publication provides a dyslexia assessment guidance offered within the context of MTSS.