Date: 02/19/2025 Time: 4:00-5:00 Location: internet Type: Webinar
Description
Topic: Buying & Funding & Deploying AT
Join us for an enlightening series of myth-busting webinars delving into the realm of assistive technology (AT). Considering the recent guidance from the Department of Education, we’re on a mission to separate fact from fiction surrounding AT devices and services. The guidance document, Myths and Facts Surrounding AT Devices and Services will be at the center of our conversations as we explore the topic of assistive technology in schools.
In an era where inclusive education is paramount, our series aims to empower educators, administrators, and stakeholders with the knowledge and tools to harness the transformative potential of assistive technologies. From consideration of AT in the IEP, to navigating the complexities of deployment and procurement, we cover it all. Join us to be part of the conversation on how educators and parents in WA state are addressing the assistive technology needs of students.
Dates: 9/18, 10/16, 11/20, 2/19, 3/19, 4/23
Presenters
Sharon Redmon, M.S., Ad.Ed. AT, ATP
Sharon Redmon is a SpEd and GenEd teacher with over 20 years of experience. She holds a Masters of Science degree in Adaptive Education: Assistive Technology and an Assistive Technology Practitioner (ATP) license from RESNA. Sharon’s passion for AT and especially AAC began with her first teaching job in WI where she became involved in WATI and continues today as a leader in the WI AAC Network created by an AAC Communicator. Sharon has been an AT specialist for a WI and WA school district, ECSE teacher (low incidence population), SPED/ABA/Autism coordinator/teacher, high school and kindergarten teacher and now ATP in private practice. Her classroom experience in WI, WA and overseas schools, has given her a unique perspective on how UDL, AT, and AAC intertwine. She is excited to be back in Washington State and working with individuals of all ages and abilities to access communication and their environment.
Kristin Leslie, ATP, MAT, OTR/L
Kristin Leslie is the Director of the Special Education Technology Center (SETC), a statewide program supporting educators and parents of special education students, ages 3 to 22, in Washington State. With over 26 years of experience as an occupational therapist, Kristin has presented statewide and nationally on topics such as alternative access to AAC, built-in accessibility features, Accessible Educational Material, and Universal Design for Learning. In her current role, she collaborates with school districts to integrate assistive technology, artificial intelligence, and culturally responsive practices within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework. Under her leadership, SETC addresses systemic barriers to learning, focusing on students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. As she partners with state and national leaders to transform education, Kristin values creativity and flexibility, recognizing that there are multiple pathways to fostering authentically inclusive learning environments.
Contact
Email Sue Wright at the SETC office
Zoom Link
Clock hours for this webinar and others in this series are available from ESD105 for a small fee. The following Professional Development Enroller link provides more information about clock hours: https://www.pdenroller.org/cwu/catalog/165361