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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.

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


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