1. The Magnificent Seven:
An AT Model That Really Works!

2. Meet the Sheriffs Lenore Remley RESNA certified LATS
Caitlin DiCristofalo
7 years as Bachelors- Level Assistive Tech in Hernando County

3. The tale of Hernando County…
Two years ago, the AT Team consisted of:
Two LATS for 22 schools
One did evals, one covered technical troubleshooting
Rarely attended IEP meetings
Teachers/Therapists were expected to create their own visual supports as recommended by evaluation, with additional support from AT specialists if needed

4. The tale of Hernando County…
In 2011, more than 2,000 newborns were diagnosed with drug withdrawal syndrome, narcotic exposure, or both, according to the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration*
Florida has the highest unintentional drowning rate in the nation for the 1–4 yr age group** * **

5. The tale of Hernando County…
Pre-K in Hernando has severe population--many due to drugs or drowning injuries--that need a lot of support when they enter school

6. The tale of Hernando County…
In 2011, the ESE Director and SLP Coordinator had a new plan:
Two LATS
Evaluations
Trainings IT
Inventory
IEP Meetings
Five Paraprofessionals (SLA/ATLs)
Assigned to various schools for weekly support
Create visual supports

7. The tale of Hernando County…
Regional AT satellite Demonstration Lab

8. Corralling the Team: Step by Step
Meet the Deputies:

9. Corralling the Team: Step by Step
Revamp AT Procedures
Clarified AT procedures
Presented to Staffing Specialists and Therapists
Created new forms:
AT referral
Tech Tracking
Training record

10. Corralling the Team: Step by Step
Training—introduce ATLs :
Devices: static and dynamic display communication devices, Alphasmarts, access switches, touch windows, ECUs, iPods/iPads
Software: Boardmaker, Read & Write Gold, MS Office, First Class, various cause effect software
Visual Supports: creating paper materials
UDL strategies and techniques

11. Corralling the Team: Step by Step
Workspace: AT Lab
Wide central table for cutting,
laminating, conducting meetings
Desk space for 5 ATLs and AT Specialists
Shelves!
Equipment
Networked printer, laminators, binding machine, paper cutters, corner rounder, scanner, velcro, markers, pens, tape, cardstock, housekeeping supplies

12. The Cattle Drive: Team Routine
ATLs:
Each is assigned 3-5 schools
Visit each school at least once a week
Check in with ESE teachers and therapists
Install software, program devices, computer peripherals
Deliver/pick up equipment

13. The Cattle Drive: Team Routine
AT Specialists:
Evaluations
Report written within a week
ATL is briefed
Attend IEP meetings

14. The Cattle Drive: Team Routine
Weekly AT Meeting:
Everyone sits at table to report
Brainstorming
Plan appointments and evaluation dates
Fix/replace devices, fix/create visual supports
Review students’ progress over time
Minutes

15. Professional Development
Pixon Project
Powerpoint Books
ABCs of Autism
Read & Write Gold

16. Other Projects Booth at 5K Walk ‘n Roll Disability Fair
Read & Write Gold trainings for Gen Ed classroom teachers at other schools

17. Plans for future Next steps faculty meetings Training new LATS
Update forms on a regular basis
Update policies and procedures as the laws change
Training IEP teams to make good AT decisions (ongoing)

18. Q&A