Academic Standards Committee Meeting- Assistive Technology

Academic Standards Committee Meeting-Assistive TechnologyMay 2, 2013What is Assistive Technology?AssistiveAdaptiveRehabilitative Devices

Includes process used inSelectingLocatingUsingAT IncludesContinuum

ItemEquipmentSoftwarePurchased, modified, customized

LowHighPencil grip to Dynavox Maestro, shelf life, what is being used elsewhere across the district? Keep transitions in mind, levels of complexity, how much training will be involved?3Low TechLow Tech Tools for Inclusive Education (LoTTIE) KitTools teachers and therapists have found to be most useful in supporting students with special needs Allows trial of simple devices Low and mid tech tools

Goals of AT Use?MaintainImprove What is Process for AT?SETT FrameworkGuideline for gathering data to make effective AT decisions

Any Member of Team Can Request MeetingWhat is Process for AT?SETT Framework

S-StudentE-EnvironmentT-TasksT-Tools7

Obtain AT?Bucks County Intermediate Unit 22 (BCIU)Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN)Pennsylvanias Initiative on Assistive Technology (PIAT)Vendors OtherDistrictDynavox Mayer Johnson Dream Loan- Attainment Company Go Talk 3210Trial & Data CollectionTeam determines what data to collect and the recording devicesOften trial multiple devicesUsually 6-8 week trial period

SETT Follow UpReview action planDetermine if AT has helpedGet feedback from entire team Modify IEP if team feels AT is appropriate

How Do We Remain Up to Date?ListServs AT2Go-State Assistive Technology ConsultantsQIAT-Quality Indicators for Assistive TechnologyProfessional DevelopmentAT Retreats Graduate courses in ATBCIU StaffTrial accounts, loaned equipmentStaying in close contact with vendorsLocal seminarsWebinarsDownloads on open devicesExpertsPeriodicalsResources for CR ATURLhttp://www.crsd.org/Page/34689 PathDistrict Home, Administration, Special Services, Suzanne LoftusAreas of focusForms (SETT)Academic Standards AAC Links

AAC Parent Support GroupAmy BaxterAugmentative and Alternative Communication Support GroupMonthly MeetingsUsually Second Tuesday of Month at 7:00 p.m. at Chancellor Center

AT Indicator AreasAT needsAssessment of AT needsAT in the IEPAT implementationEvaluation of AT effectivenessAT in transitionAdministrative support of ATAT professional developmentAT For Classrooms & IndividualsClassroomsIndividualsIntensive Learning Support Life SkillsEmotional SupportAutistic SupportVaries according to SETTLow Tech-Static Board (Boardmaker) and High Tech-iPad, AMDi Case, ProLoquo2Go App Elementary Autistic Support Classroom1:37 video Samantha & Robbie22Netbooks, WiiElementary Emotional Support3:42 video Liz Stasney & class23JAWS, Braillenote Apex, CCTV, 20-20 Pen, Embosser Elementary Vision Support5:21 Mitchell, Amanda Kucheruck & Chris Minsky24iPod Touch and iPad for Video ModelingElementary Autistic Support1:15 video Lynne LaBerge & students modeling (2 students & Sadie)25Kurzweil, Netbook, Mouse, Track Pad CoverElementary Student With Dysgraphia and Writing Goals 3:02 video Kim Vile & TJ26 Wireless Switches, iPad with ProLoquo2Go, Smart Notebook Middle School Multiple Disabilities Support Classroom4:21 video Tim Qualli & class27Pearl-Portable Scanner/Reader, Stream-Portable Book Player, Braillenote Apex, Bookshare, JAWS, 17 LaptopMiddle School Vision Support3:50 video Michael & Amy Gutekunst28Dynavox Vmax, Head Array, Head Mouse, Laptop ComputerHigh School Student with Multiple Disabilities in ILS Class1:23 video Gretchen, Heather Hopkins & Karen Sherlock29Portable CCTV-Smartview Graduate, Zoom Text Software, 17 Laptop, Accessible PDFs Vision Support MBIT Student3:05 video Dan & Amanda Kucheruck30Equation Editor, TI Smartview, ActivInspire, Smart Notebook, LaptopHigh School Student with Dysgraphia3:51 video Jack31C Print Captioning, FM SystemHigh School Hearing Support Student3:46 video Cassie & Joann Baldwin32Smart Notebook Software, High and Low Tech, iPads with ProLoquo2GoHigh School Autistic Support Classroom2:51 video Cemantha Guilian & class33iPad with Retina Display, Bluetooth Keyboard, Origami Workstation, Joby Gorilla Mobile Case/StandHigh School Vision Support Student2:53 video Jacob & Michelle Rodriguez & Annie Peyton34iPad Cart, Keyboard Cases, CBI with iPadsHigh School Intensive Learning SupportVideo Heather Hopkins 35Assistive TechnologySuzanne LoftusTechnology Integration Specialistsloftus@crsd.org215.944.2936