Assistive Technology (AT) / Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Provide your staff with professional development for growth in AT/AAC best practices to implement effective solutions for students and teams.
Benefits
Students will benefit from access to independent communication in the least restrictive environment to fully participate in the rigor of their academic instruction, social opportunities, and post-high school success.
- Creates a supportive environment that fosters student growth and development.
- Seamlessly integrates assistive technology and AAC tools into the classroom setting.
- Facilitates collaborative IEP development to ensure personalized support and accommodations.
- Provides temporary device loans to ensure students have access to necessary technology without delay.
Goals
CESA 6 Assistive Technology/Augmentative and Alternative Communication Specialists provide a range of services for staff and students, including:
- AT/AAC evaluations
- Collaborative IEPs
- Feature mapping
- Device loans
- Instructional coaching
- Collaborative planning
- AT/AAC services as part of the WI Equitable Multi-Level Systems of Support
- Professional development opportunities
Who might benefit from participating?
- Special education directors
- Director of pupil services
Outcomes/Deliverables
No, low, medium, and high technological communication solutions, including:
• Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative (WATI) AT/AAC evaluations
• Feature mapping and possible solution trials
• iPad/communication app device loans
• Instructional coaching on AAC implementation for student teams
Professional development with staff, including:
• Strengths/Weaknesses/Opportunities/Threats (SWOT) Analysis of district AT/AAC procedures for short and long-term district planning
• Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative (WATI) AT/AAC evaluations
• Professional development on Aided Language Stimulation
• Professional development and instructional coaching on lesson planning for students with AAC
