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
August 9, 2022
Challenging behavior and intense emotional responses can cause distress for children and adolescents, as well as their families. This tip sheet lists ways to understand children's behavior in order to better support them in the classroom and beyond. Spanish version.
Also available in English.
July 22, 2021
This tip sheet lists ways to reflect "presuming competence" in the Individualized Education Program. Spanish version.
Also available in English.
March 11, 2021
This publication provides information on the Family Connections for Language and Learning program made up of a team of experienced parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing and deaf/ hard of hearing adults. It can help families navigate the Early Intervention system and explore communication opportunities for their child.
This publication is also available in Spanish.
May 12, 2021
This publication provides information on the Family Connections for Language and Learning program made up of a team of experienced parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing and deaf/ hard of hearing adults. It can help families navigate the Early Intervention system and explore communication opportunities for their child.
This publication is also available in English.
September 19, 2023
This publication explains adapted physical education and its requirements as defined by the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004.
October 1, 2018
Progress monitoring is the ongoing process of collecting and analyzing data to determine student progress toward attainment of educational goals. This fact sheet outlines the seven steps of progress monitoring.
April 13, 2023
The Framework for Access and Belonging (FAB) is a structured process to analyze the instructional, physical, and social environment of a general education setting from the perspective of an individual student. The intended outcome of using the FAB is to have an implementation plan, through the use of supplementary aids and services, that expands participation and learning for a student with a disability.
Also available in Spanish.
March 22, 2024
The Framework for Access and Belonging (FAB) is a structured process to analyze the instructional, physical, and social environment of a general education setting from the perspective of an individual student. The intended outcome of using the FAB is to have an implementation plan, through the use of supplementary aids and services, that expands participation and learning for a student with a disability. Spanish version.
Also available in English.
August 1, 2019
Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) is a student-centered team process used in instances when behavior negatively impacts a student’s learning or that of the student’s peers. This brochure provides information about FBA.
Also available in Spanish.