Assistive Technology (AT) / Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
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Provide your staff with professional development for growth in AT/AAC best practices to implement effective solutions for students and teams.
The Benefits
- Empower students to communicate and participate more independently
- Support access to academic instruction and social opportunities
- Build staff confidence and expertise in AT/AAC implementation
- Provide collaborative support for teams working with students with communication needs
Outcomes & Deliverables
No, low, medium, and high technological communication solutions, including:
• Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative (WATI) AT/AAC evaluations
• Feature mapping and possible solution trials
• iPad/communication app device loans
• Instructional coaching on AAC implementation for student teams
Professional development with staff, including:
• Strengths/Weaknesses/Opportunities/Threats (SWOT) Analysis of district AT/AAC procedures for short and long-term district planning
• Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative (WATI) AT/AAC evaluations
• Professional development on Aided Language Stimulation
• Professional development and instructional coaching on lesson planning for students with AAC
Goals
CESA 6 Assistive Technology/Augmentative and Alternative Communication Specialists provide a range of services for staff and students, including:
- AT/AAC evaluations
- Collaborative IEPs
- Feature mapping
- Device loans
- Instructional coaching
- Collaborative planning
- AT/AAC services as part of the WI Equitable Multi-Level Systems of Support
- Professional development opportunities
Who Would Benefit
- Special education directors
- Director of pupil services
