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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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Page 1: Assistive Technology Assistive technology can be as simple as a pencil grip or as complex as a voice-activated computer. -Minnesota Department of Education

Assistive TechnologyAssistive technology can be as simple as a pencilgrip or as complex as a voice-activated computer.

-Minnesota Department of Education

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AT

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TOOLStudent

Environment

Task

Tool

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?

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Assistive TechnologyAnoka Hennepin School District #11

- Two Year Plan -

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2009-2010 ElementaryAreas of focus…

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2010-2011 SecondaryAreas of Focus

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LOGGING ON TO THE AT REFERRAL FORMSLog on to the District websiteGo to Staff InformationDistrict Departments Special EducationStaff ResourcesAT/UDL ResourcesAT/UDL Referral

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FOLLOW THE LINKS

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

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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?

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DCD AT Self-Assessment(Secondary Staff Only)

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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?

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Universal Design for LearningVision: 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.

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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 PlayerBoardmaker Plus v.6flip video camera

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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! http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/blog/tag/boardmaker-plus/

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