INGHAM INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT PHIL BOOTH INGHAM INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT PBOOTH@INGHAMISD.ORG
Ingham County 3 A.T. Consultants Lansing 11 Districts, Charter Schools, ISD Programs Contracted services to Eaton county
Around the state County Position One person May have other responsibilities
Assistive Technology (1) Assistive technology device.-- (A) In general.--The term `assistive technology device' means any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of a child with a disability. (B) Exception.--The term does not include a medical device that is surgically implanted, or the replacement of such device. United States Department of Education Academic Goals Motivation?
Areas of A.T. WATI Writing Fine motor skills Communication Reading Math Seating and Positioning Mobility Vision Hearing
Me Special Education degree 13 years special education teacher at the high school level Team Teaching/ Resource room Assistive Technology practicum with MATR
Retrofitter Plumber UDL All students in mind Proactive One at a time Made to fit After the fact Made to feel different Hit or Miss UDL All students in mind Proactive Technology in the classroom Flexibility
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SETT Joy Zabala Decision Making Process Collaboration Student Environment Task Tool
UDL Critical Elements Clear Goals Inclusive, Intentional Planning Communicated in ways understandable by students Inclusive, Intentional Planning Proactive planning addressing distinct student needs Maintaining rigor – with necessary support Flexible methods and materials Variety of media & methods or present and demonstrate knowledge Timely progress monitoring Formative assessments are frequent and timely
Special Education Mandates IEP Alternative text in a timely manner IDEA 2004 Print disabilities Chaffee amendment Who Qualifies?
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