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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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January 18, 2024

Assessment of Reading Difficulties Within Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)

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.

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.

February 21, 2025

Assistive Technology in the IEP

Appropriate assistive technology (AT) devices and services can allow students with disabilities to fully participate in, and benefit from, the general education curriculum and to meet Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. This brochure provides guidance as teams develop IEPs for students using assistive technology.

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.

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.

April 10, 2026

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.

October 13, 2022

BrainSTEPS - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) - Spanish

April 10, 2026

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.

April 8, 2025

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.

April 10, 2026

BSE/OVR - Benefits Counseling Toolkit for Educators and Families

This publication provides information about benefits counseling, which is a free service offered through SSA’s Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) program to explain how working may affect federal and state benefits. Available in a publication bundle.

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