chew the phat: policies and how-to's in assistive technology
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Slide deck for the presentation at the Closing the Gap 2013 conference on creating or building an assistive technology program.TRANSCRIPT
Chew the PHAT:Procedures and
How To’sin Assistive Technology
Christopher Bugaj, M.A., CCC-SLPSally Norton-Darr, M.S., CCC-SLP
Assistive Technology TrainersLoudoun County Public Schools, Virginia
Access the Presentation
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Contact Us
Sally Norton-Darr● [email protected]
Christopher Bugaj ● [email protected]● @attipscast via Twitter● www.tinyurl.com/attipscast● www.attipscast.com
The Book
For More Info:http://iste.org/chewat
Facebook Site:http://bit.ly/atbookfb
The Price of Admission
Name the movies referenced on the slides.
The Script
● Why establish an Assistive Technology Team?
● Examples of best practice policies● Examples of strategies useful for helping
ALL students● Tips to save time and money● Professional development strategies (that
work!)
“Boldly go where no one
has gone before”
How do you consider AT in every IEP?
● AT must be considered● Do all IEP team members understand
the definition of AT?● Other ways?
● Check box● No check box● List of strategies
● Who can help you answer these questions consistently?
“With great power,comes great responsibility.”
The Characters
Establish a team of professionals to create procedures and provide services.
“I love it when a plan comes together!”
A team will reduce waste by sharing strategies to improve performance for ALL students (AT + UDL = RTI)
Multiple Means of Representation
Multiple Means of Action and Expression
Multiple Means of Engagement
Short Video Explaining UDL:http://bit.ly/udlexplained1
www.udlcenter.o
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Casting Call
Scenarios● Ask for volunteer(s)?● Choose from Related Service providers?● Split a caseload?● Hire someone?● Hire a team?
● Private/Outside organizations?
“Danger, Will Robinson!”
The Plot
“Who you gonna call?”
● Use Whatcha Got!● Start by using tools and strategies that are
least restrictive (already existing in the classroom)
● Conducting unnecessary evaluations wastes time and money DANGER ZONE
● Begin In-House: assess trends, proactive needs, spending end of year $$
● For students outside Special Education
● Working with IT= UDL!
The Not-So Special Effects
“Wingardium
Leviosa”
● Record Sound Feature● Visual Schedules ● Text-To-Speech● Social Situation Stories● Graphic Organizing Templates● Pacing Boards for Communication● High Contrast Feature of Windows● Web 2.0 Tools
The Audience
● Conduct “Traditional” and “Alternative” professional development to provide support.
● Staff development available on demand.
“If you build it, they will come.”
The Theater
5 minute faculty meeting tips
Face-to-Face Workshops■ Customized by school needs
Website■ Handpicked resources■ FAQs■ Training Videos
Strategy-A-Day Calendar■ One strategy a day, rip-off calendar
“Are you talkin’ to me?”
www.lcps.org/at
Learn More
Multi-modal Professional Development
8am Friday
Bloomington
● Participate in district-wide committees to implement solutions that meet the needs of all learners
● AT Clubs (Involve Students!)● Share Fairs● Parent Group/Community Presentations● Conference Presentations (cooperation with other districts)● Promotion of Services● Summer Seminars● Create a LOGO!
The Subplots
“Kachow!”
http://bit.ly/atmontagevid
Resources & References
The Practical (and Fun) Guide to Assistive Technology in Public Schools:
http://iste.org/chewat
http://lcps.org/at
http://attipscast.com
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
THANK YOU FOR JOINING US!