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
July 19, 2023
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.
February 1, 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.
March 31, 2023
This Early Intervention child find and family information brochure is for statewide public awareness. It 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. Requests for copies are available through Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA) at
eita@pattan.net.
Also available in Spanish.
May 16, 2023
This Early Intervention child find and family information brochure is for statewide public awareness. It 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. Requests for copies are available through Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA) at
eita@pattan.net.
Also available in English.
November 10, 2023
This publication provides a range of resources designed specifically for families receiving Early Intervention services.
July 1, 2011
This publication provides guidance for writing a positive behavior support policy which is required for all Early Intervention programs to give program-wide guidance on developing individual behavior support strategies, goals, and plans.
February 8, 2021
This fact sheet was developed for families involved in Early Intervention supports and services, and provides an overview on how Early Intervention supports and services are provided for infant, toddlers and preschool age children and their families in Pennsylvania.
Also available in Spanish.
May 25, 2021
This fact sheet was developed for families involved in Early Intervention supports and services, and provides an overview on how Early Intervention supports and services are provided for infant, toddlers and preschool age children and their families in Pennsylvania. Spanish version.
Also available in English.
June 30, 2011
This Teachers’ Reference Guide focuses on developing Positive Behavior Support policies and plans to address challenging behaviors.