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This webinar will focus upon the cultural, linguistic, and ecological factors that affect the effective instructional environment for English Language Learners. There are several handouts for this event. 1. RtII and ELLs Extended Activity (Word Document) This activity is for trainers who would like to use it when presenting the information provided by the webinar. 2. RtII and ELLs October Webinar Checklist (Word Document) This checklist is for all participants to use as future reference when applying the information learned during the webinar. 3. RtII and ELLs A Cultural, Linguistic and Ecological Approach with ELLs (Power Point) for participants to use during webinar. 4. Culturally Responsive Literacy (Pdf File) article to support information provided in webinar. 5. A Cultural, Linguistic and Ecological Framework (Pdf file) article to support information provided in webinar.

The need for Assistive Technology (AT) devices and services is one of the special considerations that IEP teams MUST address before developing the IEP. What do teams needs to know in order to do this? This session will provide information and resources to guide IEP teams in considering AT and addressing it in the IEP document.

The need for Assistive Technology(AT) devices and services is one of the special considerations that IEP teams MUST address before developing the IEP. What do teams needs to know in order to do this? This session will provide information and resources to guide IEP teams in considering AT and addressing it in the IEP document.

The state-wide School Psychology Initative team discuss school psychologists and the National School Psychology theme for 2020 "The Power of Possibility"

The state-wide School Psychology Initative team discuss school psychologists and the National School Psychology theme for 2020 "The Power of Possibility"

Traditionally, the implementation of augmentative and alternative communication in schools has focused on face-to-face interactions. However, with some creativity and collaboration, AAC can be taught in virtual environments. This session will provide some tips, tools, and strategies for making virtual augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) therapy fun and engaging. xxx abc xyz

Requesting is a common starting point for many emergent communicators. While requesting is a motivating place to begin, we often find ourselves feeling stuck there. In this session, we will explore ideas for incorporating core vocabulary into daily classroom routines, and provide examples of implementation.

There are many high-tech AAC options, including both dedicated AAC devices and AAC apps that run on off-the-shelf devices. In this first session of a two-part webinar, we will focus on available robust AAC apps that run on iOS (Apple-based) tablets. We will examine each app, highlight its unique features, and discuss how specific features can be used to address specific user needs.

In this second session of a two-part webinar, we will continue our exploration of available robust AAC apps that run on Apple (iOS) devices with a focus on motor plan-based AAC apps. We will also go over a few robust AAC apps that run on other platforms (Android, Windows, Kindle Fire, Web). We will examine each app, highlight its unique features, and discuss how those specific features can be used to address specific user needs. We will also touch on other considerations when selecting an AAC app including protection, portability, amplification, and access.

Providing a means of access to AAC for students with complex bodies is challenging for teams. In our efforts to teach access first, we often miss the crucial step of making sure that a student is developing competence in the activity. This is a process that comes over time from practice with and knowledge of the activity - anticipating the beginning, the middle, and end. For our students, sensory processing directly affects visual convergence, focus, attention, or postural control, each of which can be misread as “disinterest” or “lack of communicative intent”. This brief session will share strategies and insight for teaching - not testing- so that AAC users can be increasingly engaged in meaningful learning activities, both academic and functional, as access develops.