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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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BSE/OVR - Interagency Agreement: Appendix of Definitions
August 5, 2024

BSE/OVR - Interagency Agreement: Appendix of Definitions

This BSE/OVR appendix is designed to provide easily understandable definitions to the terminology used in the PA-BSE-OVR Interagency Agreement. 

Click here to order the entire BSE/OVR Memorandum of Understanding series in a convenient bundle.
Pennsylvania Secondary Transition Roadmap (Spanish)
August 1, 2024

Pennsylvania Secondary Transition Roadmap (Spanish)

The Roadmap illustrates how the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), and the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) systems can work together to ensure the best outcomes for students.

The Connecting for Employment Training Series accompanies this graphic and can be accessed here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCkBP2csbOsvuxiSvSc2bxNlgbMOaNMEM

This publication is also available in English
Pennsylvania Secondary Transition Roadmap
July 23, 2024

Pennsylvania Secondary Transition Roadmap

The Roadmap illustrates how the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), and the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) systems can work together to ensure the best outcomes for students.

The Connecting for Employment Training Series accompanies this graphic and can be accessed here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCkBP2csbOsvuxiSvSc2bxNlgbMOaNMEM

This publication is also available in Spanish.
Top 40 Youth-Friendly Acronyms and Initialisms
July 23, 2024

Top 40 Youth-Friendly Acronyms and Initialisms

This fact sheet was developed with PaTTAN's Youth Engagement Specialists (YES) and shows common terms that are used when talking about secondary transition. Sharing this information will help youth understand the terms used in discussions that impact their education and future.
Parents' Rights: Understanding the Procedural Safeguards Notice
July 22, 2024

Parents' Rights: Understanding the Procedural Safeguards Notice

This brochure provides a summary of the rights of parents whose children receive or may be eligible to receive special education services.

Also available in Spanish.
Teachers' Desk Reference: Your Role on Data Analysis Teams
July 22, 2024

Teachers' Desk Reference: Your Role on Data Analysis Teams

This issue of Teachers' Desk Reference reviews the data-based decision-making process in guiding classroom instruction and the teacher's role in the process.

Click here to order the entire Teachers' Desk Reference series in a convenient bundle.
The Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment (PASA): Answers to Questions Frequently Asked by Families
July 22, 2024

The Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment (PASA): Answers to Questions Frequently Asked by Families

The PASA: Answers to Questions Frequently Asked by Families is a resource intended for families and educational teams to assist in understanding information specific to the Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment.

Also available in Spanish and Vietnamese.
Family’s Quick Start Guide to Special Education Bundle
July 8, 2024

Family’s Quick Start Guide to Special Education Bundle

Do you or someone you know have a child that qualifies for special education, but doesn't know where to start? This bundle includes several different publications that provide essential, comprehendible information to families who are new to special education! Included in this bundle are the following publications:

To order multiple bundles, type the quantity in the box and click the "Add to Cart" button. You can alter the quantity of individual issues by clicking "My Cart" and editing the quantity for each issue.

APR: Is a Career as a Paraprofessional Right for You?
July 22, 2024

APR: Is a Career as a Paraprofessional Right for You?

In alignment with Pennsylvania’s dedication to Attracting, Preparing, and Retaining practitioners in education, specifically in special education, this publication was developed for those interested in learning more or pursuing a career as a special education paraprofessional. Paraprofessionals provide instructional supports and services for students within a school setting and work with one or more students with disabilities under the direction of a teacher. 

Click here to learn more about Pennsylvania's APR initiative. 
PASA Eligibility Criteria: Decision Making Companion Tool
June 26, 2024

PASA Eligibility Criteria: Decision Making Companion Tool

The PASA Eligibility Criteria: Decision Making Companion Tool is a resource provided to individualized education program (IEP) teams in Pennsylvania to assist in determining eligibility for the Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment (PASA).



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