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Assistive Technology and Common Core
Southeast Assistive Technology Centerwww.latise.org
Danna Bouey Ed.S Coordinator
Josh Miller ATP Facilitator
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Any item, piece of equipment or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of a child with a disability (IDEA
1998). The term [assistive technology] does not include a medical device that is surgically
implanted, or the replacement of such device (IDEA 2004).
What is Assistive Technology?
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Any service that directly assists an individual with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an
assistive technology device. (IDEA, 20 U.S.C. Chapter 33, Sect.1401)
What are Assistive Technology Services?
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“The Standards should also be read as allowing for the widest possible range of students to participate fully from the outset and as permitting appropriate accommodations to ensure maximum participation of students with special education needs.”
Commitment to Students with Disabilities Evident in Standards
ELA Standards, in section titled “What is not covered”
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Universal Design for Learning
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Universal Design for Learning
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Learner DiversityBrain Networks that Support Learning
1.Recognition Networks
2.Strategic Networks
3. Affective Networks
The “What” of Learning
The “How” of Learning
The “Why” of Learning
Identify and interpret sound, light, taste, smell, and touch Identify and understand information, ideas, and concepts
The ability to plan, execute, and monitor actions and skills
The ability to engage in actions and skills, set priorities and evaluate
David Rose Ph.D., CAST
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Supports for Student Diverse Recognition Networks
Examples Underlining/highlighting Vertical
lines/asterisks/doodles/numbers @ margin
Provide multiple media/formats
“Chunking” information Graphic Organizers Provide multiple examples Support background context
The “What” of Learning
Identify and interpret sound, light, taste, smell, and touch Identify and understand information, ideas, and concepts
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Supports for Student Diverse Strategic Networks
Examples – Multi-media for student
expression (video, audio, text, drawing)
– Concept mapping tools– Scaffolds and prompts – Checklists– Embedded coaches and
mentors, peer tutors– Assessment rubrics for students
The “How” of Learning
The ability to plan, execute, and monitor actions and skills
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Supports for Student Diverse Affective Networks
Examples – Choice afforded – Age appropriate activities – Culturally relevant activities – Charts/schedules/visible timers – Display of goals – Group work/collaboration – Personal journal
The “Why” of Learning
The ability to engage in actions and skills, set priorities and evaluate
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SETT Framework
• Student Centered
• Environmentally useful
• Task focused
• Tool System13
“The SETT Framework is an organizational
tool to help collaborative teams create
Student- centered, Environmentally useful,
and Tasks-focused Tool systems that foster
the educational success of students with
disabilities.
Joy Zabala
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Student
• What is the areas of concern?
• Special needs/abilities
• Current abilities
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Environment
• Arrangement (physical, instructional)
• Available support
• Materials and equipment
• Access issues
• Attitudes and expectations (staff, family)
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Tasks
• What specific tasks occur in the given environment?
• What specific tasks are required for active involvement?
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Tools
• Devices
• Services
• Strategies
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Why Low Tech Tools?
The use of low tech tools should always be considered first because…
Low Tech is considered to be less restrictive
(LRE). Low Tech often “looks” closer to what everyone
else is doing / using. Low Tech is easier to train with and use.
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Dyslexia
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• color overlays can help students with Dyslexia see the words correctly
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Evaluating Color Needs
Find a book with white background at the student’s independent reading level.
Interview student about problems while reading in terms of
fluency moving letters problems seeing spaces between letters
and/or lines reading the “wrong word” tracking omitting letters or words
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Reading - Magnifiers & Guides
These are not just for visually impaired students
Magnifiers help students focus on what they are doing / reading
The bar magnet with a yellow imbedded line helps with tracking
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Reading/Writing Orientation
PortabookPage - ups
Dycem matting Slant Board
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Writing Supports - Pens/Pencils
Choose from categories Lighted Pens to increase attention to the letters being written or for
use in low light classrooms Ergonomic Pens / Pencils for a comfortable grip Colored Pens for students who are sensitive to colors
FERBY for younger studentsWriting Grips
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Writing - Papers
Specialized Papers are designed to help with handwriting / spacing problems
Color Coded (Smart Start Story, Brite Line, Math Grids) for students who are sensitive to color.
Kinesthetic / Visual (Raised Line papers, TK papers, Bold Line, Guide Write papers) for students having problems keeping letters, lines or coloring within the lines.
Note-Taking (Note-Taking paper, Loose Leaf Raised Line paper) for older students.
Math (Math Grids) for helping students align their math problems and keep numbers within a uniform space.
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Math - Measuring
Problems holding a ruler - Finger Grip Ruler
Problems measuring fractions - Master Ruler
Problems visually seeing the line - Magnifier Bar Ruler
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Math - Tracking / Alignment
Use math grids, Reading Helpers or the plastic signature guide when students have problems reading and/or writing problems in columns.
For color coding different operations
For helping students keep columns or operations separate
Use highlighters, highlighter tapes, or computers print outs.
Color Coding
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AAC – Low TechAlternative Augmentative Communication
Low Tech
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Mid to High Assistive Technology31
Why Medium – High Tech Tools?
The use of medium to high tech tools should be considered after all else fails because…
Access to curriculum may improve
Barriers Increased complexity is considered to be more restrictive
(LRE). The Tech often makes the student “feel different” than his or
her peers. The Tech is more difficult to assess, train with and use.
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Reading - Dictionary / Spell Checkers It takes a motivated student to pick up a
device and use it for spell checking. If a spell checker is not part of the actual writing process, many students don’t want to use it. If everyone has a shot at using it, then it becomes accepted and the norm.
The primary determiners for the device you recommend are: Level of dictionary Speaking or non-speaking Size of display / buttons Student capability and willingness to use the
device $30.00
The Franklin Homework Wiz has definitions at the 3rd to 5th grade level and is the same dictionary as found in Write:OutLoud software by Don Johnston, Inc.
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Calculators with SpeechWhile these talking calculators were designed for students with visual problems, they also are valuable for students who have problems copying entirely visual information.
Things to try:• Dictate a problem or have a
student copy a problem from printed text.
• Have the student copy the answer to paper.
• If the student has problems with these tasks, try a talking calculator.
$15 – 45.00
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Examples of Input Devices
Assisted Keyboard On-Screen Keyboard Cursor Control-Pointer
Systems Alternative Keyboards Voice Recognition Eye-Gaze
Scanning Switch
Direct Switch Interface
Scanning Morse Code Auditory
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Alternative Computer Access•IntelliKeys
•Switch access software paired with a switch interface
•Touchscreen for direct access
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Tablets iPad - Android- Kindle37
http://accessguide.doe.louisiana.gov/default.aspx39
Louisiana’s IEP AT Components
Accommodations Page
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Louisiana’s IEP AT Components
General Student Information
Supporting Documentation
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Microsoft Word
Accessibility Features
http://www.microsoft.com/enable/
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Differentiating Instruction
As the planning and delivery of classroom instruction that considers the varied levels of readiness, learning needs, and interests of each student.
Center for Implementing Technology in Education (CITEd)
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Resources
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Critical Words for Common Core Standards!
http://www.marileesprenger.com/the-critical-words.html
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Common CoreMath and Technology Resources
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http://latise.org/resources.html
Danna Bouey Ed.S AT [email protected]
Josh Miller ATPAT [email protected]
Southeast Assistive Technology Center58060 Plaquemine Street
Plaquemine, La 70764225-687-5400 ext. 2183
www.latise.org
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