Special Education and Assistive Technology

Cohort based program on Thursdays | 4:30-5:30pm

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Our aim is to support school personnel and IEP teams with the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to identify and implement assistive technology to maximize student’s learning opportunities through a collaborative model. This 6-session series will support special educators, AT personnel, and district administrators with special education and assistive technology needs.  This program will foster statewide collaboration amongst colleagues and provide oppurtunity for consultation with an interdisciplinary team of subject matter experts, including speech pathology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, teacher, and assistive technology specialist.

Series Schedule/Topics:

  • Session #1 : Orientation & Misconceptions of Assistive Technology 
  • Session #2 : Categories of Assistive Technology (Low, Medium, High) 
  • Session #3 : Identifying & Evaluating Student Needs 
  • Session #4 : Collecting & Utilizing Data for Assistive Technology
  • Session #5 : Normalizing Assistive Technology & Overcoming Barriers 
  • Session #6 : Developing Your Team & SETT Framework 

Special Education and Assistive Technology Case Review Form

Our Team

  • Adron Burgener, Special Education Teacher 
  • Kristina Britt, M.S., CCC-SLP
  • Michelle Vera, OT

Disclosures

CME Evaluation Form


Continuing Medical Education (CME) Accreditation

The State of Nevada Board of Education designates this activity for a maximum of 1.25 credit hours for educators

The Nevada State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners designates this activity for a maximum of 1.25 credit hours for physical therapists

The State of Nevada Speech – Language Pathology, Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensing Board designates this activity for a maximum of 1.25 credit hours for Speech Pathologist, Audiologists, and Hearing Aid Technicians

The Nevada State Board of Occupational Therapy designates this activity for a maximum of 1.25 credit hours for Occupational Therapists