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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September 16, 2021
This BSE/OVR MOU publication describes the benefits of OVR’s Pre-employment Transition Services for students with disabilities. Spanish version. Also available in English.
April 23, 2025
This publication contains examples of Pre-Employment Transition Services and School-Level Transition Services with regard to Pennsylvania’s Career Education and Work Standards (13.1-13.4): Career Awareness and Preparation, Career Acquisition, Career Retention and Advancement, and Entrepreneurship. This document provides an explanation of the chart and outlines the responsibilities for each service.
Also available in Spanish. Available in a publication bundle.
August 31, 2023
This publication contains examples of Pre-Employment Transition Services and School-Level Transition Services with regard to Pennsylvania’s Career Education and Work Standards (13.1-13.4): Career Awareness and Preparation, Career Acquisition, Career Retention and Advancement, and Entrepreneurship. This document provides an explanation of the chart and outlines the responsibilities for each service. Spanish version. Also available in English.
July 7, 2021
This publication focuses on attendance attendance strategies for students regarding increasing graduation rates and decreasing dropout rates.
Also available in Spanish.
July 7, 2021
CAPS School Attendance: Strategies (Spanish) La asistencia escolar Estrategias para las escuelas, las familias y los jóvenes.
Also available in English.
December 1, 2019
This double-sided publication in English and Spanish was designed for and with students, including students with disabilities. It provides strategies to increase their chances of graduating from high school and decrease their chances of dropping out.