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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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Assistive Technology for Students With Disabilities: A Closer Look at Acquisition and Funding
May 4, 2021

Assistive Technology for Students With Disabilities: A Closer Look at Acquisition and Funding

This guide provides information that is specific to local educational agencies (LEAs) in Pennsylvania about the elements of effective AT acquisition and funding.
Assistive Technology in the IEP: A Guide for IEP Teams (Spanish)
May 5, 2022

Assistive Technology in the IEP: A Guide for IEP Teams (Spanish)

Appropriate assistive technology (AT) devices and services can allow students with disabilities to participate in and benefit from the general education curriculum and to meet Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. The purpose of this brochure is to provide guidance to the special educators, related service providers, and parents as they develop Individual Education Programs (IEP) for students using assistive technology. Spanish version. Also available in English.

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC): Visual and Environmental Considerations
July 31, 2023

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC): Visual and Environmental Considerations

The purpose of this framework is to help school teams assess a student's ability to visually access a communication system/display and to address the impact of environmental issues.
Behavioral Health Services: An Introductory Guide for Educators
August 1, 2019

Behavioral Health Services: An Introductory Guide for Educators

This guide provides educators and administrators with an overview of information to assist in understanding Pennsylvania’s system of behavioral health services for children and their families.
Best Practices for Implementing Pennsylvania's BrainSTEPS Brain Injury School Consulting Program
September 23, 2022

Best Practices for Implementing Pennsylvania's BrainSTEPS Brain Injury School Consulting Program

This publication details the best practices for implementing Pennsylvania's BrainSTEPS Brain Injury School Consulting Program.
BrainSTEPS - Return to Learn After Concussion: Recommended Protocol
July 19, 2023

BrainSTEPS - Return to Learn After Concussion: Recommended Protocol

The purpose of this Return to School Protocol is to assist local educational agencies (LEAs) in understanding the importance of monitoring a student’s return to academics following a concussion.
BrainSTEPS - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
July 19, 2023

BrainSTEPS - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Many children and adolescents with mild brain injury (concussion) may never see a health care professional or have any long-term difficulties. This fact sheet lists some of the more prevalent signs of a mild brain injury, and what to do if your teen is persistently exhibiting these symptoms. Also available in Spanish.
BrainSTEPS - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) - Spanish
October 13, 2022

BrainSTEPS - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) - Spanish

Many children and adolescents with mild brain injury (concussion) may never see a health care professional or have any long-term difficulties. This fact sheet lists some of the more prevalent signs of a mild brain injury, and what to do if your teen is persistently exhibiting these symptoms. Spanish version. Also available in English.
BrainSTEPS (Strategies Teaching Educators, Parents, and Students)
October 17, 2022

BrainSTEPS (Strategies Teaching Educators, Parents, and Students)

This rack card provides information about the BrainSTEPS: School Re-Entry Consulting Program designed to assist Pennsylvania schools in creating education plans for students following acquired brain injury.
BSE Credential of Competency for Special Education Instructional Paraprofessionals
February 29, 2024

BSE Credential of Competency for Special Education Instructional Paraprofessionals

The PDE, BSE has developed a Credential of Competency for special education paraeducators to help them achieve "qualified" status as required by Chapter 14. While there are other ways a paraprofessional can meet the requirements of Chapter 14, the credential is a competency-based approach. This credential addresses seven core competency areas that are modeled after those developed by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) for special education paraprofessionals.



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