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Module 9 addresses the four purposes of communication as defined by Janice Light in her work on Communicative Competence – wants and needs, information transfer, social closeness, and social etiquette. For students who use AAC, learning to communicate for these purposes puts them on a path towards increasing communication competence. IEP goals are also discussed in this module.

This webinar will discuss progress monitoring of multiple types of measurable annual goals including reading, writing, and communication as it relates to the assistive technology tools used in reaching the goal. Participants will state the definition and requirements for assistive technology in the school environment and the IEP and describe the difference between monitoring the assistive technology tool and the IEP goal.

PaTTAN consultant, Doug Williams, demystifies assistive technology.

This webinar provides an overview of built-in accessibility tools, Windows operating system features, and common productivity tools that can be useful to students with high-incidence disabilities (e.g., dyslexia, learning disabilities). It includes discussion and demonstration of third-party tools that are available at low or no-cost to serve the same purposes. Participants will also find the information useful for incorporating Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approaches to their instruction and supports.