Newsletter 2025

2025 Newsletter Publications

Please note: These newsletters are archived publications and reflect information, resources, and perspectives available at the time of publication. Some links, resources, or information may have changed or may no longer be current.

Issue 25 | December 2025
Belonging by Design: Building Inclusive Classrooms with Technology

In inclusive education, belonging isn’t just about being present, it’s about being integral to the classroom’s heartbeat. When every student feels genuinely valued, seen, and heard, we unlock the true power of community and learning. Technology and inclusive strategies can play a pivotal role in weaving that sense of belonging into every day.

Issue 24 | November 2025
Making UDL Work: Easy Ways to Integrate AT & AEM

We often talk about Universal Design for Learning in broad strokes, but the real shift happens when we lean into built-in accessibility tools, assistive technology, and flexible formats right inside our everyday lessons. Rather than tacking accommodations on as afterthoughts, this approach weaves access into the design from the start. That’s how UDL becomes more than theory, it becomes part of how we teach.

Issue 23 | October 2025
Celebrating AAC Awareness: Tools, Tips, and Resources

October is International AAC Awareness Month, a time to spotlight Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and honor the many ways people communicate beyond speech. Raising awareness helps ensure students with communication challenges are seen, heard, and supported in truly inclusive classrooms.

Issue 22 | September 2025
Level Up Inclusion: PD Opportunities to Boost Inclusive Practices

The new school year is here, and it’s time to power up! Whether your “back-to-school kit” includes lesson plans, therapy tools, or a fresh vision for your classroom, SETC is here to help you level up your inclusive practices with professional learning that’s flexible, engaging, and impactful.

Issue 21 | June 2025
Statewide AT Community Comes Together to Learn, Share, and Innovate

Educators from across Washington, including assistive technology specialists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and teachers, came together this May for our biannual Statewide Assistive Technology Meeting. This dynamic event brought together 96 participants representing over 60 school districts to connect, collaborate, and learn from one another.

Issue 20 | May 2025
Strategic Support for Inclusion: Planning Ahead with SETC

As the school year winds down, it’s the perfect time for districts to plan intentionally for a more inclusive, accessible, and affirming year ahead. At SETC, we view technical assistance as more than support—it’s a strategic roadmap for building capacity and sustaining meaningful inclusion

Issue 19 | April 2025
AAC: A Tier 1 Tool for All Students

Every student communicates differently—some with spoken words, others through gestures, pictures, or technology. A Multi Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) ensures all students have access to the tools they need to succeed.

Issue 18 | March 2025
The Power of Professional Growth
Professional conferences are essential for growth, collaboration, and innovation, especially in fields driven by rapidly evolving technologies, such as Assistive Technology. The 2025 Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) conference did not disappoint, offering over 400 sessions, 600+ speakers, product demos, poster sessions, and a bustling vendor hall—leaving attendees inspired and energized.

Issue 17 | February 2025
Families and Educators: A Vital Partnership
February is a month for celebrating relationships, and in
education, no partnership is more essential than the one
between families and educators. Building inclusive
classrooms begins with trust, collaboration, and shared goals,
ensuring every student—including those with disabilities—
feels seen, valued, and supported.

Issue 16 | January 2025
Creating Inclusive Learning Environments
“Kids need access to grade-level standards. All kids. Every kid. So, how do we ensure they find success?” Dr. Kimberly Headrick’s question, posed in the video Inclusionary Practices by OSPI, highlights the essence of true inclusion—ensuring every student can engage meaningfully in learning. Research shows that all students benefit academically and socially in inclusive settings.