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 G. Brislin, MS-OTR/L is an Occupational Therapist and Assistive Technology Specialist for the Edmonds School District and the Olympic Education Service District 114 in Washington. She owns a private practice, Heidi Brislin OT Consulting in Kingston, WA, where she provides professional development sessions, as well as family and team consultations and training. Heidi has extensive experience in school-based practice and outpatient adult rehab settings. She is a graduate of Boston University and the University of Washington. She is passionate about helping teams create authentic learning opportunities for all children, improving literacy skills, switch access, power mobility, and helping children become autonomous communicators.
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/165361