SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Region 19 provides professional development opportunities and technical assistance for districts and charter schools in the area of Assistive Technology.

Support include:

•  Training in Consideration,  Evaluation and Implementation of Assistive Technology
• Participation in the District Assistive Technology Network 
• Research-based professional development
• Professional assistance via phone, email or in-district
• In-district student observations and consultations

Customized and open enrollment training include but not limited to:    

• Accessible Instructional Materials
• Augmentative & Alternative Communication
• Computer access
• Consideration of AT in the IEP
• Device or software specific trainings
• Educational applications
• Environmental access
• Implementation of AT in the school setting
• Reading & Writing accommodations
• Transitioning for AT users
• Executive Function using Technology
• Google Chrome Extensions and Applications
• iPad and Android Apps
• Universal Design for Learning (UDL)