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.
Handouts Instructional Materials Other Resources
February 6, 2021
After using digital media all day, are your students making comments related to their vision? This publication describes some of the symptoms of, and solutions for, digital eye strain.
April 1, 2019
This publication provides information about the Summary of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (SAAFP), which is a document that is provided to student and their parents at the conclusion of students’ high school education. The SAAFP is designed to be a useful and relevant document to assist students in the transition from high school to higher education, training, employment, and independent living.
November 29, 2017
Dually Noted, a newsletter from the Pennsylvania Deaf-Blind Project, provides information about upcoming events and training, as well as resources to assist educators and families of children who are deaf-blind.
May 30, 2017
Dually Noted, a newsletter from the Pennsylvania Deaf-Blind Project, provides information about upcoming events and training, as well as resources to assist educators and families of children who are deaf-blind.
November 9, 2020
For the 2020-2021 school year, the Bureau of Special Education (BSE) announced Dynamic Learning Maps® (DLM®) Alternate Assessment System Consortium at the University of Kansas as the new alternate assessment vendor. All 2020-21 PASA training, enrollment, and test administration will be completed through the DLM website. This quick start guide can be utilized by DLM Assessment Coordinators.
November 9, 2020
For the 2020-2021 school year, the Bureau of Special Education (BSE) announced Dynamic Learning Maps® (DLM®) Alternate Assessment System Consortium at the University of Kansas as the new alternate assessment vendor. All 2020-21 PASA training, enrollment, and test administration will be completed through the DLM website. This quick start guide can be utilized by DLM Assessors.
March 6, 2017
This publication was developed by the Pennsylvania Dyslexia Pilot Project to provide information, encouragement, and resources to parents and advocates of children with dyslexia.
March 6, 2017
The Pennsylvania Department of Education has established an early literacy intervention and dyslexia pilot program to provide evidence-based early screening using evidence-based services for students with potential risk factors for early reading deficiencies. This publication describes the pilot project and its goal of providing extra support to students, so they don’t have reading difficulties.
August 14, 2019
This Early Intervention child find and family information brochure is a statewide public awareness document. The brochure includes common language to describe Early Intervention so parents know that their child receives Early Intervention services regardless of where they live throughout the state. The brochure can be used by any child find referral source for public awareness activities. Additional copies are available through Early Intervention Technical Assistance by contacting
connecthelp@tiu11.org.
Also available in Spanish.
August 14, 2019
This Early Intervention child find and family information brochure is a statewide public awareness document. The brochure includes common language to describe Early Intervention so parents know that their child receives Early Intervention services regardless of where they live throughout the state. The brochure can be used by any child find referral source for public awareness activities. Additional copies are available through Early Intervention Technical Assistance by contacting
connecthelp@tiu11.org.
Also available in English.