Assistive Technology Assistive technology can be as simple as a pencil grip or as complex as a voice-activated computer. -Minnesota Department of Education

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TOOL S tudent E nvironment T ask T ool Framework – Minnesota AT Guidelines: A combination of best practice AT forms and process that is centered around the SETT framework. What does the child need to do that he or she cannot?

A ssistive T echnology Anoka Hennepin School District #11 - Two Year Plan Elementary Secondary

Elementary Areas of focus… Provide staff development to teachers/para- educators Inventory AT equipment. Take pictures and video of AT use. Develop an online PLC. Classroom Follow up. Create a Needs Assessment. Classroom Action Plans. Evaluate Student Engagement. Build Capacity.

Secondary Areas of Focus AT/UDL Set up monthly staff trainings Introduce Initiative Issue DCD staff AT Self - Assessment Reviewing referral process with growing AT needs Developing system for tracking progress with newly purchased AT equipment Meet with teams to develop individual AT action plan Continued focus on online PLC Continued supportBuilding Capacity

① LOGGING ON TO THE AT REFERRAL FORMS Log on to the District website Go to Staff Information District Departments Special Education Staff Resources AT/UDL Resources AT/UDL Referral

FOLLOW THE LINKS

Innovative Project (Longer time frame for iPad, iPod Touch & Flip video camera check out)

AT EQUIPMENT - FOLLOW UP FORM - (All Staff) Anoka Hennepin Assistive Technology Equipment Follow Up Form Staff Name: _____________________ Date: __________________________ Please provide the following information. 1) AT Equipment Used: 2) Identify the student need: 3) Goal for equipment: 4) How did the AT equipment improve functional capabilities of the child? 5) Has the equipment been identified as a need on the students IEP under the accommodations section? 6) Would you be willing to share with staff how you were able to successfully implement Assistive Technology?

DCD AT Self-Assessment (Secondary Staff Only)

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY GROWTH PLAN (Secondary Staff Only) Anoka-Hennepin District #11 - Assistive Technology Growth Plan ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY GROWTH PLAN Staff Member: ____________________________________ School Year: ______________________________________ To be completed by the staff member and shared with the AT Team. 3 components - 1) GOAL: 2) STRATEGY: Indicate the strategy(ies) you will employ to achieve your goals. 3) AT ACTION PLAN: Please include specific steps or activities that you will incorporate into your strategy (ies), noting any resources needed and the approximate timeframe of completion. How could the Assistive Technology team further assist you to achieve your goals?

Universal Design for Learning Vision: To form a network of skilled and knowledgeable staff in the area of AT who will strategize solutions for students and staff so all learners can access their learning and the curriculum successfully. Goal: TEAM Builds Capacity Autism Resource Specialist Blind/Visually Impaired Teacher Classroom Teacher Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher Occupational Therapist Para Educator Physically Impaired/Other Health Disabilities Teacher Physical Therapist Speech Language Pathologist Team SHARES the implementation of AT needs to increase student… ~ Communication ~ ~ Engagement ~ & ~ Participation ~

Look what’s NEW in the Sped Library! Staff will be notified of monthly staff training opportunities! Four trainings will replace training on designated staff development days. SONY Walkman Video MP3 Player Portable Media Player Boardmaker Plus v.6 flip video camera

Monthly AT tips are coming!  AT TIP! Boardmaker Plus - Moveable buttons allow you to move buttons and items across the screen while in the “use” mode of Boardmaker Plus or Boardmaker with Speaking Dynamically Pro. Using moveable buttons you can create interactive sorting and sequencing activities. -Check out the AT/UDL Collaboration site to view tutorials. FREE – Online Training!

“The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery” -Mark van Doren