Date: 10/24/2023 Time: 4:30-5:30 Location: internet Type: Webinar
Description
Implementing & Lesson Plans
Chapters 11 & 12
These final chapters are actually going to be the second in our webinar series. If you are like us “AT lovers,” then I am sure you peeked and read these chapters first as well. These chapters cover how to use assistive technology effectively to support literacy. Contrary to popular belief, educators should actually avoid symbol-supported text for reading-related instructional goals. The authors recommend using the SETT framework to make sure the technology is going to support access to information and learning effectively.
Learning Objectives
- Understand how to use SETT framework to select AT and AAC
- Consider how to address reading, decoding/spelling, chart writing, self-directed reading, and writing instruction with a mixed group of abilities.
- Identify ways to alter instruction across settings (general and special education settings)
Presenters
Heidi G. Brislin, MS-OTR/L
Heidi is an Occupational Therapist and Assistive Technology Specialist for the Special Education Technology Center, Edmonds School District, and owns a private practice in Kingston, WA. Heidi has extensive experience in school-based practice, inpatient and outpatient adult rehab settings. She has degrees from Boston University and the University of Washington. Heidi is passionate about teaching teams to create authentic learning opportunities, improving literacy skills, switch access, power mobility and helping children become autonomous communicators. Heidi has presented nationally and throughout Washington.
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.
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/161162