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KarenJan - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #atchat! Today we will discuss End of Year Reflections on AT Consideration & Assessments

UDL_Center Jun 1 @ 8:00 PM EDT

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KarenJan - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Please Introduce yourself and tell us where you are from. #atchat

mmatp - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Hey Now #ATchat AT Specialist from NJ and co-mod. Great topic. Looking forward to learning from everyone tonight

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:01 PM EDT

@mmatp Hi Mike - looking forward to the discussion. Have you completed many evaluations this year? #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:02 PM EDT

We will use the Q1, A1 format today. Don’t forget to include #atchat hashtag

EGraniero Jun 1 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Emily from CT #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@EGraniero Welcome Emily - great to have you here! #ATchat

possbeth Jun 1 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Happy summer from Beth in Maryland #ATchat

JudithSchoonov1 Jun 1 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@KarenJan Oops! End of school year brain! #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@possbeth Hi Beth! when does summer break begin for you? #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@KarenJan Hey Karen. Should be a great chat. Not many evals this yr. Been strangely quiet lately #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@JudithSchoonov1 Right there with you - I wrote up six evals this week. #mushbrain #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:05 PM EDT

First question coming up! #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hi @EGraniero @possbeth @JudithSchoonov1 Glad you are here tonight #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Q1: How does your team “consider” AT? How well did the process work for your IEP teams? #Atchat

MelroseCurricul Jun 1 @ 8:07 PM EDT

With you, six and counting #ATchat from MA https://t.co/fEgdM4eBXy

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@JudithSchoonov1 Right there with you - I wrote up six evals this week. #mushbrain #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A2 I try to help teams see there are 4 possibilities for consideration. The last one is the team needs more info & may think of eval #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1 - we know teams are supposed to consider AT at every IEP team meeting but it's not happening consistently. What do others see? #ATchat

possbeth Jun 1 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1 I find in PreK world the question often gets overlooked, even though many of the supplemental aides and service include AT #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@possbeth I don't think it's limited to PreK. That's my experience also. #ATchat https://t.co/D9CMlV3SS2

possbeth Jun 1 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1 I find in PreK world the question often gets overlooked, even though many of the supplemental aides and service include AT #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1: Not seeing consistency w/ teams. Need to remind them that consideration is NOT an eval #ATchat

JudithSchoonov1 Jun 1 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@KarenJan A1 - it's improving w/ ongoing support & training, but consideration continues 2 mean different things 2 different teams #ATchat

ronhoutman Jun 1 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@KarenJan - Thanks for the invite to #ATChat - I'll pop in if I can :)

kline_barb Jun 1 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@possbeth or think of AAC as the 'AT' - and other high incidence AT strategies as sdi's #atchat

mmatp - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@JudithSchoonov1 @KarenJan that is the issue. teams not clear on what consideration means #ATchat

AACreATively Jun 1 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1: we finally have teams considering AAC but still have a lack of other much needed AT consideration. #atchat

possbeth Jun 1 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@KarenJan they know supports kids need but they don't know how to structure the conversation to consider as AT--what's the impact? #atchat

mmatp - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:14 PM EDT

#ATchat https://t.co/Tnvs0JfjMV

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:14 PM EDT

That's my mantra, too. Consideration does not equal evaluation. https://t.co/JAI7TFW17c

JudithSchoonov1 Jun 1 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@KarenJan @possbeth A1 - some of our pre-K classes consider the environment "special" & so don't list existing accommodations/AT #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Q2: After AT Consideration, what is the next step for your IEP teams? Did your teams do anything different this year? #ATchat

AACreATively Jun 1 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A1: it also seems like teams don't know when to consider AT. It's often put off to "consider it next year if no improvement" #atchat

JudithSchoonov1 Jun 1 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@mmatp @KarenJan right- often collaboration as intervention is overlooked & assumption is eval is needed #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:17 PM EDT

.@possbeth Do we need to change it from AT to Accommodation? What does the term "AT" really mean to IEP teams? #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:18 PM EDT

That's where the training comes in. Consideration is not complex. Could be easily handled by teams #ATchat https://t.co/5nDy5ljIrV

AACreATively Jun 1 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A1: it also seems like teams don't know when to consider AT. It's often put off to "consider it next year if no improvement" #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@JudithSchoonov1 @mmatp Yes, part of the team process is consideration and collaboration. It's the TEAM! #ATchat https://t.co/HYCMuNLkka

JudithSchoonov1 Jun 1 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@mmatp @KarenJan right- often collaboration as intervention is overlooked & assumption is eval is needed #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:19 PM EDT

But IDEA says AT is one of the five considerations for IEP teams at IEP team meetings. #ATchat https://t.co/Px9AmHzoLA

mmatp - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:18 PM EDT
That's where the training comes in. Consideration is not complex. Could be easily handled by teams #ATchat https://t.co/5nDy5ljIrV
- AACreATively Jun 1 @ 8:16 PM EDT
  
  A1: it also seems like teams don't know when to consider AT. It's often put off to "consider it next year if no improvement" #atchat

mmatp - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Our #ATchat book for June is Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper. More info from Amazon: https://t.co/5qpSsabrTK Discussion will be on 6/15

AACreATively Jun 1 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@possbeth unfortunately that seems to be exactly the attitude when it's so the opposite! #atchat

mmatp - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Resource: GPAT Consideration Checklist. https://t.co/jyd5zLE4Wf #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@mmatp I wonder if those kinds of documents make process more difficult for teams. Easier not to "consider" #ATchat https://t.co/8pM89G2OJq

mmatp - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Resource: GPAT Consideration Checklist. https://t.co/jyd5zLE4Wf #ATchat

JudithSchoonov1 Jun 1 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@mmatp @AACreATively but understanding what AT is becomes unnecessarily complex. People get hung up on the device vs service #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@KarenJan That is a good point. I sometimes think checklists make the whole process feel too difficult. I try to do form WITH them #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@possbeth @AACreATively Interesting - I never considered teams might think that. #ATchat https://t.co/K4rGjymhGR

possbeth Jun 1 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@AACreATively AT to often seen as giving up on progress #atchst

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@mmatp It's a comprehensive form but my eyes glaze over. #simplify #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Q3: What evaluation tools do you use? Did you discover anything new this year? Please share! #ATchat

possbeth Jun 1 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@KarenJan @AACreATively especially with pre-K I try to educate that AAC can be s bridge to oral language #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@possbeth @AACreATively We will never work ourselves out of jobs. There are so many misconceptions! #ATchat https://t.co/EOaoJt7xPe

possbeth Jun 1 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@KarenJan @AACreATively especially with pre-K I try to educate that AAC can be s bridge to oral language #ATchat

kindysegovia Jun 1 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Jumping in late - AT From Michigan following "what has been different this year"? #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@kindysegovia Welcome - looking forward to hearing your thoughts about our discussion tonight! #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Early Bird extended to 6/3! B4 #iste2016 Inclusive Tech Institute. https://t.co/gZZ8kNk8NT #satchat #edtechchat #atchat #udlchat #ldchat

kindysegovia Jun 1 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Discussion with our folks today - how to separate AT from Instructional support, behavior, other concerns? #ATchat

ronhoutman Jun 1 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@kindysegovia Hi Kindy - nice to see you in tonight too :) #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@KarenJan good point! Sharing QIAT Indicators is a good starting point #ATchat

JudithSchoonov1 Jun 1 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@mmatp A3 - do my eyes & my ears count? 😉 #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@kindysegovia Hey Kindy! So Glad to have you here tonight #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A3 Use WPP (https://t.co/GB1NibEvYd) and PAR, informal assessments, interview and observation #ATchat https://t.co/C7nbcxSrJ9

mmatp - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Q3: What evaluation tools do you use? Did you discover anything new this year? Please share! #ATchat

possbeth Jun 1 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A3 we changed SLP language sample section in reports to be a more comprehensive communication sample describing all modes of com #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:30 PM EDT

YES! Best tools we have #ATchat https://t.co/OGEkzetRym

JudithSchoonov1 Jun 1 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@mmatp A3 - do my eyes & my ears count? 😉 #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@possbeth Can you share what that looks like? #ATchat https://t.co/YDIlifWBNn

possbeth Jun 1 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A3 we changed SLP language sample section in reports to be a more comprehensive communication sample describing all modes of com #ATchat

kindysegovia Jun 1 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Q3: trying to use more purposeful observation - what are the Tasks? #ATchat

possbeth Jun 1 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@possbeth gesture, eye contact, pics, sign, body lang, etc #atchat

kindysegovia Jun 1 @ 8:33 PM EDT

These have been very helpful to support trials, then must keep data on effectiveness #ATChat https://t.co/8g8wNVLWFi

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A3 Use WPP (https://t.co/GB1NibEvYd) and PAR, informal assessments, interview and observation #ATchat https://t.co/C7nbcxSrJ9
- mmatp - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:26 PM EDT
  
  Q3: What evaluation tools do you use? Did you discover anything new this year? Please share! #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Hello @joyzabala So glad you are here! Make sure to add #atchat to each tweet so everyone sees them https://t.co/27vCpSvTKU

joyzabala Jun 1 @ 8:31 PM EDT

I'm here, but I am a pretty novice tweeter, even after so much tutoring. :( https://t.co/ofifEAxSOp

JudithSchoonov1 Jun 1 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@kindysegovia We struggle with that too. I think it comes down 2 "need". Broadly defined isn't a needed accommodation AT? #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@kindysegovia Do you start the trials as part of the evaluation or after the IEP team meeting to discuss evaluation? #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Q4: If you wereAT Czar (or could wave a magic wand),what would you change about the AT consideration & evaluation process?Think Big! #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Share your knowledge. Submit proposal to @ATIAorg Deadline 6/17. https://t.co/9YoJl6j6fy #ATchat #assistivetech #UDLchat #LDchat

joyzabala Jun 1 @ 8:34 PM EDT

I noticed Judith asking if her eyes and ears counted. To me, hers and others are the best tools of all! #atchat

The_app_guide Jun 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT

300pg #edtech guide + assistive technology https://t.co/6iCNX2Y3vm #specialedchat #web20tools #digcit #edtechcridge #atchat #csk8 #livedchat

PattyATP Jun 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Patty from TX joining in. #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT

The challenge is the broad definition of AT "ANY device that is used2 increase,maintain or improve function. #ATchat https://t.co/LXm0GmEhST

JudithSchoonov1 Jun 1 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@kindysegovia We struggle with that too. I think it comes down 2 "need". Broadly defined isn't a needed accommodation AT? #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@kindysegovia @ronhoutman YES! You should submit for sure. #Atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@PattyATP Welcome - how are things in Texas? #ATchat

JudithSchoonov1 Jun 1 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@KarenJan A4 - I have always wanted to try @joyzabala 's superalphanumerator 😄 #ATchat

kindysegovia Jun 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Q4: @mmatp you said it - more use & attention to QIAT Indicators #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:38 PM EDT

#ATchat https://t.co/MjuM7X8IYM

joyzabala Jun 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@JudithSchoonov1 @KarenJan It is the PERFECT accessible/assistive technology device! :)

VickiBostonSLP Jun 1 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@KarenJan ooh- I got here just in time for a fun question! #ATchat

JudithSchoonov1 Jun 1 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@mmatp @kindysegovia @ronhoutman Agreed! You guys rock! #ATchat

kindysegovia Jun 1 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@KarenJan have done it both ways, but usually after initial assessment #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@VickiBostonSLP And what say you? #ATchat https://t.co/yqLPpB1eu3

VickiBostonSLP Jun 1 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@KarenJan ooh- I got here just in time for a fun question! #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@joyzabala Great to see you here tonight! #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT

No one's taking on the AT Czar question? #ATChat https://t.co/fQnpRzZZF6

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Q4: If you wereAT Czar (or could wave a magic wand),what would you change about the AT consideration & evaluation process?Think Big! #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Last chance to moderate #ATchat as we will break in July & August. Have a topic idea? Fill out the form: https://t.co/jp5B3BNjO6

mmatp - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:41 PM EDT

#ATchat June Book Club. Submit questions & choose summer book. https://t.co/3ZlqNU95DZ

joyzabala Jun 1 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@KarenJan #atchat I was such a late-comer I pretty much missed! I will work hard to get there on time and be a better tweeter next time!

JudithSchoonov1 Jun 1 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@KarenJan A4 I would like to borrow Nike's "Just do it!" slogan. Trials r OK - especially the try part. #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A4 - I would remove the option for an AT Evaluation and have it be a more dynamic, fluid collaborative process. #ATchat

VickiBostonSLP Jun 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A4: I would love if all classrooms had basic stuff like text to speech & writing tools always available as UDL. Demystify it all. #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A4: I would erase fear in the teams. Fear of trying things, fear of "failure", fear of technology #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@JudithSchoonov1 How about, "Just try it!" #ATchat https://t.co/O5GRDnKcRs

JudithSchoonov1 Jun 1 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@KarenJan A4 I would like to borrow Nike's "Just do it!" slogan. Trials r OK - especially the try part. #ATchat

kindysegovia Jun 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Yes! Tired of naysayers! #ATchat https://t.co/qv2f1iWipE

JudithSchoonov1 Jun 1 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@KarenJan A4 I would like to borrow Nike's "Just do it!" slogan. Trials r OK - especially the try part. #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT

I don't have any other book recs. #ATchat any ideas? https://t.co/Rkb57kNVjF

therealMrsHersh Jun 1 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@mmatp do you have any other recommendations that are as motivational and inspiring as Out of My Mind?

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Let's be really creative - wave our magic wands to change whatever we want about the current state of AT Dream BIG! #ATchat

kindysegovia Jun 1 @ 8:44 PM EDT

We discourage the word "evaluation" for this reason #ATchat https://t.co/C9mONlBrxI

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A4 - I would remove the option for an AT Evaluation and have it be a more dynamic, fluid collaborative process. #ATchat

VickiBostonSLP Jun 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A4: preschools would be fully equipped with AAC low & high tech options- helps support delays & English learners & the kids who need #ATchat

JudithSchoonov1 Jun 1 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@KarenJan yeah, Some folks think they need 2 b right the first time & it really delays the process. If at first u don't succeed...#ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A4 part 2: Would love to see AT tools that work across ANY platform. #Atchat

mmatp - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Q5: What Make a Great AT Specialist/Consultant #ATchat

kindysegovia Jun 1 @ 8:47 PM EDT

How about this for our AT dream? @ronhoutman #Atchat https://t.co/CS8aS822LA

VickiBostonSLP Jun 1 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@mmatp & if I can ask for the moon- work & look similarly across platforms. #ATchat

jul13tourney Jun 1 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Ghost Boy is equally encouraging:) Truly illustrates the importance of "least dangerous assumption." #ATchat https://t.co/HUcgGwCP2m

mmatp - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT
I don't have any other book recs. #ATchat any ideas? https://t.co/Rkb57kNVjF
- therealMrsHersh Jun 1 @ 8:41 PM EDT
  
  @mmatp do you have any other recommendations that are as motivational and inspiring as Out of My Mind?

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Great one! @VickiBostonSLP #ATchat https://t.co/S61q33epO4

VickiBostonSLP Jun 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A4: preschools would be fully equipped with AAC low & high tech options- helps support delays & English learners & the kids who need #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A5: Great AT consultant makes the rest of the team better. Shares info, promotes a community of learning in order 2 meet needs of Ss #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@jul13tourney thanks! Putting that on my list #Atchat

mmatp - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@VickiBostonSLP yes. exactly. we are starting to see this with some tools. seems like a trend #Atchat

JudithSchoonov1 Jun 1 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@mmatp A5 Someone with an open mind, who is a good listener who does not take no for an answer & isn't afraid of mistakes #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:52 PM EDT

.@JudithSchoonov1 Sounds like qualities every educator needs! #ATChat https://t.co/211zoPlS2d

JudithSchoonov1 Jun 1 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@mmatp A5 Someone with an open mind, who is a good listener who does not take no for an answer & isn't afraid of mistakes #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A5 And puts students' needs first! #ATchat https://t.co/211zoPDsTL

JudithSchoonov1 Jun 1 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@mmatp A5 Someone with an open mind, who is a good listener who does not take no for an answer & isn't afraid of mistakes #ATchat

VickiBostonSLP Jun 1 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@mmatp I really hope so. Not uncommon to go between iPhone, laptop & Chromebook w/in a day & tools should go along easily. #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:54 PM EDT

In the last few minutes of #ATchat, any questions or final thoughts for the group? Love learning from YOU! #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:54 PM EDT

In the last few minutes of #ATchat, any questions or final thoughts for the group? Love learning from YOU! #ATchat

JudithSchoonov1 Jun 1 @ 8:55 PM EDT

@KarenJan @mmatp right, that's number one! #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Did you miss something tonight? Don’t worry-we will post the Storify from tonight’s #ATchat tomorrow morning

mmatp - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Make sure to follow everyone from today’s #atchat Let’s continue to learn and share!