Videos

Module 5 addresses issues regarding the representation of vocabulary words with pictures. It provides simple strategies for teaching pictures for core vocabulary words, and managing pictures on other visual support materials in classrooms.

Module 6 covers the visual supports and educational scaffolds that are essential in a POWER:AAC classroom environment, including tools to help students communicate with their AAC systems.

Module 7 covers the important topic of communication partner skills. AAC literature reports that adult communication partners facilitate communication growth for their students when they learn how to model language using the form of AAC the student is learning to use, create communication opportunities, and respond to students’ use of their systems with descriptive feedback.

Module 8 presents a variety of strategies for teaching students core and extended vocabulary using their AAC systems. These strategies provide starting points for guiding POWER:AAC classroom teams in developing their own systematic approach to teaching vocabulary use with their students.

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 session provides updates on national trends for educators who work with students with Acquired Brain Injuries (both traumatic and non-traumatic brain injuries). Best practices for providing information to educators, (including interprofessional education), current thinking about TBI as a chronic condition, and suggestions for providing support in the classroom and community will be discussed.

A safe and supportive learning environment is crucial for students’ development and success. Educators and school leaders can be proactive about student behavior by implementing evidence-based practices to provide positive reinforcement, teach and maintain appropriate behaviors, and adapt instruction as needed. Behavior analysts Dr. Paulie Gavoni and Anika Costa join PaTTANpod to discuss the science of student behavior and prevention and intervention strategies that support a safe and supportive learning environment.

PaTTAN is the home of the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s AIM Center, which produces Braille, large print, and formatted PDF materials for eligible school-aged students. Accessible instructional materials play a crucial role in ensuring all students have equitable learning opportunities. Joining PaTTANpod to discuss the importance of prioritizing access for all students is David DeNotaris.

With so many math concepts and procedures to teach in mathematics and such a short amount of time, we need to consider how to get the most out of our instruction. Dr. Robin Codding helps us to understand how to think differently about our math content to achieve proficiency with our students

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.