Date: 03/30/2023 Time: 04:00-04:30 Location: internet Type: Webinar
Description
Assistive Technology Process AT Chatter Series
The consideration of assistive technology for all students with an IEP is a requirement. What does that practically look like for a student and those who support them? The most basic answer to that question is that AT must be considered, assessed, and implemented. How can that be done with fidelity and who participates in the decision-making process? Please join us for the next three weeks as we delve into this topic through discussion, sharing resources and exploring how to empower our teams to support all of our students in this endeavor. Each week we will look at a different aspect of the process and discuss the practical application of meeting this legal requirement.
Learning Objectives:
Participants in the webinar will:
Be empowered to support their IEP teams in considering AT for individual students
Understand what is involved in an AT assessment
Evaluate resources for consideration, assessment, and implementation of AT for students
Presenters
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.
Linda Doehle, AT Specialist
Linda Doehle started her career as a software engineer after completing her degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics at Whitworth College. She brought her technical skills to the field of assistive technology while working as an Assistive Technology Specialist for the Yakima School District. Linda holds an AT Specialist Certificate and enjoys being able to use her technology skills in helping students optimize their abilities using assistive technology. Linda has been with the Special Education Technology Center for eleven years and has presented webinars and classes at national and statewide conferences.
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