#ATchat Archive

#ATchat makes education and educational materials accessible to all students.
Wednesday May 24, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
  • KarenJan - Moderator May 24 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Tonight we will discuss Middle School and High School reading curriculums for students w/ cognitive Disabilities. #atchat
  • KarenJan - Moderator May 24 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    We are so excited to have @rziolkowski join us to talk about her company's new reading curriculum, Readtopia #ATchat https://t.co/ZlRvCMiYus
  • KarenJan - Moderator May 24 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Welcome to the May 24 2017 edition of #ATchat. https://t.co/GZ7vTYlpRb
  • participatechat May 24 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #ATchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/LbdD5CgZib
  • mmatp - Moderator May 24 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    you will not be disappointed! so many important ideas in that book #atchat
    • sideburns_slp May 24 @ 7:33 PM EDT
      Check out what I scored from the public library after last week's #udlchat as recommended by @mmatp !! Looking forward to reading it!
  • KarenJan - Moderator May 24 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Please introduce yourself and tell us what was your favorite High School subject and why. #ATchat
  • mmatp - Moderator May 24 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Hey now #ATchat AT Specialist from NJ & co-mod. Looking forward to learning about Readtopia w/ @rziolkowski from @DonJohnstonInc
  • EmilyGranieroAT May 24 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Emily Graniero from CT #atchat
  • mmatp - Moderator May 24 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    We have some specific questions for @rziolkowski. Please feel free to add any of your own after you see what we have added. #ATchat
  • wernedat May 24 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    hey @mmatp and @DonJohnstonInc, Elisa from Florida - excited to see more about readtopia. #ATChat
    In reply to @mmatp, @rziolkowski, @DonJohnstonInc, @mmatp, @DonJohnstonInc
  • KarenJan - Moderator May 24 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    First question for Ruth is a background one - What led your company to develop Readtopia? #ATchat https://t.co/ZlRvCMiYus
  • rziolkowski May 24 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    #atchat It's the end of the school year. Is it hard to think about next year?
  • The_app_guide May 24 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    John O'Sullivan from Chelmsford my favorite subject in high school is computers #atchat
  • adaptechcf May 24 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Cheryl from MA here; favorite subject in HS was Anatomy and Physiology #ATchat
  • den_hunt May 24 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Denise from CA. YEAH! Readtopia! #atchat
    In reply to @wernedat, @mmatp, @rziolkowski, @DonJohnstonInc
  • mmatp - Moderator May 24 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Favorite HS subject: electronics! Close second was being on the school radio station #ATchat
  • rziolkowski May 24 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    #atchat Don is the champion of Readtopia. Had great success with writing & First Author, Start to Finish Core-it was time to go it further
    In reply to @KarenJan
  • VickiBostonSLP May 24 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Hi all- Vicki in Memphis. Excited to hear about this! #atchat
  • rziolkowski May 24 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    #atchat We know Students are capable of so much more! Teachers need the right tools!
    In reply to @KarenJan
  • dee_dee2203 May 24 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    I would love to participate....just using the #ATchat hashtag/ doesn't get to me to the discussion group.... mmm? must be missing a step???
  • mmatp - Moderator May 24 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    Readtopia is a complete curriculum. @rziolkowski share some of the components with us #ATchat
  • bwwojci May 24 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    Brian from the middle of the US - 1733 mi from Boston and Fresno - Kearney, NE #atchat
  • den_hunt May 24 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    Make sure you're look at the "latest" not top tweets #atchat
    In reply to @dee_dee2203
  • mmatp - Moderator May 24 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    You are here! We see your tweets. If you are on the Twitter website do a search for #Atchat Select Latest. It will show you the full chat
    In reply to @dee_dee2203
  • rziolkowski May 24 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    #atchat Important point is complete because you need systematic phonics and the materials so that students can progress!
    In reply to @mmatp
  • AssignmentHelpN May 24 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    #atchat #AVIDchat #csk8 #ctedlead #currichat #EdBeat #2ndchat A Guide for Using Case Studies in Online Classroom https://t.co/SA4ZZzFre1
  • rziolkowski May 24 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    #atchat Also so proud of the quality of materials. Ss deserve the best! Rich images, engaging videos and Authentic text like their peers
    In reply to @mmatp
  • HowardKiyuna May 24 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Hi #ATchat. Howard from Silicon Valley. Full inclusion 5 & 6 math science @Hopetechschool. Tech lead as well.
  • KarenJan - Moderator May 24 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Hello all, Sorry I'm late - had to take my dog to the vet. Need to catch up. #ATchat
  • den_hunt May 24 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Are there phonemic awareness materials also? #ATchat
    In reply to @rziolkowski, @mmatp
  • mmatp - Moderator May 24 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    I understand that Don is part of the videos that support the learning. #ATchat
    In reply to @rziolkowski
  • KarenJan - Moderator May 24 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    @rziolkowski When will it be released? #ATchat
  • den_hunt May 24 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Love the beautiful videos and engaging stories!#ATchat
    In reply to @rziolkowski, @mmatp
  • KarenJan - Moderator May 24 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Great you appreciate that students deserve the best. Too often they get copies of copies of copies.... #ATchat
    In reply to @rziolkowski, @mmatp
    • rziolkowski May 24 @ 8:15 PM EDT
      #atchat Also so proud of the quality of materials. Ss deserve the best! Rich images, engaging videos and Authentic text like their peers
      In reply to @mmatp
  • mswhitson May 24 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Lindy from Ohio #atchat
  • SLP_NMS May 24 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    #ATchat Kim from MA (SLP) Spanish & Social Studies were my favorites as I loved 2 learn about the world, different cultures & communication
  • rziolkowski May 24 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    #atchat the kids are totally into the story. Ss surprised others as they talk about 20,000 Leagues etc. I found Para's engaged too!
    In reply to @den_hunt, @mmatp
  • KarenJan - Moderator May 24 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    @rziolkowski Who are your intended users? Who was Readtopia designed for? #ATchat
  • mmatp - Moderator May 24 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    such a great idea to connect the Ss to the curriculum #ATchat
    In reply to @rziolkowski
  • adaptechcf May 24 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    What are some of the titles? #ATchat
  • rziolkowski May 24 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    #atchat MS & HS students who are on alt assessment, Autism,DD, LD, OHI. Personally, I think newcomer ELs will love it too!
  • mmatp - Moderator May 24 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Did you know #ATchat has a @voxer group too? Check out https://t.co/4NWoxLzrWg to sign up
  • wernedat May 24 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    really excited to see it in action - sorry I am multi tasking between writing an IEP, watching the chromecasted UDL-IRN chat and #ATChat
    In reply to @mmatp, @rziolkowski
  • rziolkowski May 24 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    #atchat 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Sacagawea, Ann Frank, Frankenstein. Sorry I can't remember the others off the top of my head.
    In reply to @adaptechcf
  • KarenJan - Moderator May 24 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    Can you tell us a little about the research behind the development of this new MS/HS reading curriculum #ATchat #Readtopia
  • den_hunt May 24 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    Are there built-in asmt tools to show progress? #ATchat #atchat
  • HowardKiyuna May 24 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    All this talk of summer! I'm 11 weeks away & still crankin'. Anyone heard of Smartstones? We're in a pilot. #ATchat
  • KarenJan - Moderator May 24 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    #ATchat
    • rziolkowski May 24 @ 8:25 PM EDT
      Don chose the best of the best! Dr. Karen Erickson and Dr. Caroline Musselwhite! Plus an entire media & content expert team.
      In reply to @KarenJan
  • rziolkowski May 24 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    #atchat You bet! There is a placement too to get students at the right independent reading level. Great questions!
    In reply to @den_hunt
  • mmatp - Moderator May 24 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    Want to catch up on a previous #ATchat Check out https://t.co/UHrLF76itr for links to every Storify from 2016/17. Enjoy!
  • KarenJan - Moderator May 24 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    #ATchat
    • rziolkowski May 24 @ 8:26 PM EDT
      Karen & Caroline courageously went into classrooms to figure out ALL means ALL! They amaze me in building tools for students & teachers!
      In reply to @KarenJan
  • rziolkowski May 24 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    #atchat Plus assessment for comprehension, progress in phonics, other data markers such as engagement.
    In reply to @den_hunt
  • KarenJan - Moderator May 24 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    #ATchat (Just retweeting your tweets with the hashtag)
    • rziolkowski May 24 @ 8:26 PM EDT
      All of this was built for college & career readiness standards. Plus we leveraged research on outcomes coming out of Start to Finish Core
      In reply to @KarenJan
  • KarenJan - Moderator May 24 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Ruth, can you explain a little more about the research from Start to Finish Core? #ATChat
    In reply to @rziolkowski
    • rziolkowski May 24 @ 8:26 PM EDT
      All of this was built for college & career readiness standards. Plus we leveraged research on outcomes coming out of Start to Finish Core
      In reply to @KarenJan
  • rziolkowski May 24 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    #atchat Districts using Start to Finish Core are seeing real reading outcomes when they use standardize measures of reading.
    In reply to @KarenJan
  • KarenJan - Moderator May 24 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    We thank you so much for joining #ATchat tonight @rziolkowski. Are there any final thoughts you would like to share?
  • KarenJan - Moderator May 24 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    We asked @rziolkowski to join us for the 1st half-hour of #ATchat. Can't believe it passed so quickly.Any final questions or thoughts 4Ruth?
  • mmatp - Moderator May 24 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    So much information about Readtopia. Thx @rziolkowski for sharing about the program #ATchat
  • KarenJan - Moderator May 24 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    With specific populations? #ATchat
    In reply to @rziolkowski
    • rziolkowski May 24 @ 8:30 PM EDT
      #atchat Districts using Start to Finish Core are seeing real reading outcomes when they use standardize measures of reading.
      In reply to @KarenJan
  • rziolkowski May 24 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    #atchat Karen Erickson would also have a ton of research for you. Both she & Caroline make it practical and accessible for Ss and Teachers
    In reply to @KarenJan
  • mmatp - Moderator May 24 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Only 4 more #ATchat Wednesdays before we take a summer break. Any topic ideas?
  • rziolkowski May 24 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    #atchat It was self-contained classrooms so I would say high # of autism, DD, OHI etc.
    In reply to @KarenJan
  • rziolkowski May 24 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    #atchat Here is a fun story. Beta site using it got through a thematic unit. Went back to other reading curric and Ss begged to get it back!
    In reply to @KarenJan
  • den_hunt May 24 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Ericsson and Musselwhite have provided so much to educating this population. ATs need to get the word out to teachers and admin. #ATchat
    In reply to @rziolkowski, @KarenJan
  • KarenJan - Moderator May 24 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Fantastic. so important to collect meaninful data with students with more complex needs. #ATchat
    In reply to @rziolkowski
    • rziolkowski May 24 @ 8:33 PM EDT
      #atchat It was self-contained classrooms so I would say high # of autism, DD, OHI etc.
      In reply to @KarenJan
  • mmatp - Moderator May 24 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Keep the convo going. Join our #ATchat Facebook group. https://t.co/Ab65dJGMNY
  • rziolkowski May 24 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    #atchat Thank You so much for the opportunity. We are so proud of it. Catch a webinar or try the demo site: https://t.co/CRkLlzd1Le
    In reply to @mmatp
  • rziolkowski May 24 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    #atchat @donjohnston We hope you all are explorers with us and come for a great experience!
    In reply to @mmatp, @donjohnston
  • KarenJan - Moderator May 24 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    What do you think they saw as the biggest differences? #ATchat
    In reply to @rziolkowski
    • rziolkowski May 24 @ 8:34 PM EDT
      #atchat Here is a fun story. Beta site using it got through a thematic unit. Went back to other reading curric and Ss begged to get it back!
      In reply to @KarenJan
  • SLP_NMS May 24 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    #ATchat Favorite programs w/ speech to text feature +/or apps & strategies for Ss with dysarthria to use Speech to Text feature/ apps.
    In reply to @mmatp
  • KarenJan - Moderator May 24 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Now we will return to our Q1/A1 format for the final 30 minutes of #ATChat
  • rziolkowski May 24 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    #atchat They were using Fontas & Pinnell because of their reading levels they had books from elementary school. They loved the stories
    In reply to @KarenJan
  • KarenJan - Moderator May 24 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Q1 - What current reading curriculums do your teams use to reach all middle and high schools Ss with IEPs? #ATchat
  • bwwojci May 24 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A1 - We have a preponderance of Corrective Reading, Reading Mastery, and other DI programs being used in schools - pros/cons #atchat
  • mmatp - Moderator May 24 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Don't forget. We are looking for people to moderate #ATchat Have a topic idea? Fill out the form: https://t.co/wUQEjE6Lej
  • KarenJan - Moderator May 24 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Hmm. I'm not seeing them used around this area for MS and HS students. #ATchat
    In reply to @bwwojci
    • bwwojci May 24 @ 8:39 PM EDT
      A1 - We have a preponderance of Corrective Reading, Reading Mastery, and other DI programs being used in schools - pros/cons #atchat
  • bwwojci May 24 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    Not my favorite but it is a trend in these parts... #atchat
    In reply to @KarenJan
  • mmatp - Moderator May 24 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    Q2: If you could design a reading curriculum for your learners with diverse needs, what would you include? #atchat
  • bwwojci May 24 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A balance between exploration, explicit instruction, inquiry, practice, progress monitoring, and supports that address variability #atchat
  • KarenJan - Moderator May 24 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    That's my experience as well. Teachers are frustrated nothing is available for their students. #ATchat
    In reply to @dee_dee2203
    • dee_dee2203 May 24 @ 8:46 PM EDT
      None...it is a hodgepodge of things pulled together from grade school materials.
      In reply to @KarenJan
  • mmatp - Moderator May 24 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Yes! Great list. Including those variable supports (embedded media, etc.) would be key #Atchat
    • bwwojci May 24 @ 8:45 PM EDT
      A balance between exploration, explicit instruction, inquiry, practice, progress monitoring, and supports that address variability #atchat
  • KarenJan - Moderator May 24 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Have you just defined Readtopia? #ATchat
    In reply to @bwwojci
    • bwwojci May 24 @ 8:45 PM EDT
      A balance between exploration, explicit instruction, inquiry, practice, progress monitoring, and supports that address variability #atchat
  • VickiBostonSLP May 24 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A2: engaging & age appropriate reading materials to practice skills #atchat
  • KarenJan - Moderator May 24 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Q3: What are the essential technology features to include when considering reading curriculums. #ATchat
  • rziolkowski May 24 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    #atchat Baffling why this happens.
    In reply to @KarenJan, @dee_dee2203
  • mmatp - Moderator May 24 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Let's learn from each other. Share your #EduBookshelf I need more books on my To Be Read Pile! #Atchat
  • rziolkowski May 24 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    #atchat You mean the middle of the USA :) Go cornhuskers!
    In reply to @bwwojci, @KarenJan
  • KarenJan - Moderator May 24 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Teachers are unaware of options other than News2You. That doesn't meet their needs so it is an eclectic collections #ATchat
    In reply to @rziolkowski, @dee_dee2203
    • rziolkowski May 24 @ 8:49 PM EDT
      #atchat Baffling why this happens.
      In reply to @KarenJan, @dee_dee2203
  • mswhitson May 24 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    Could this curriculum replace news 2 you? Is there a more effective resource for ID programs? #atchat
  • SLP_NMS May 24 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    #ATchat A3: Apps/features which help manage visual field/limit visual clutter& add contrast (visor), built in dictionary & pronunciation.
  • KarenJan - Moderator May 24 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    It looks like Readtopia is a more full-featured, beautifully designed reading curriculum alternative. #ATchat
    In reply to @mswhitson
  • The_app_guide May 24 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    The district I am in we use Lexia, Raz-kKds and Read Live (all websites) #atchat
  • mmatp - Moderator May 24 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Did you miss something tonight? Don’t worry-we will post the Storify from tonight’s #ATchat tomorrow morning
  • rziolkowski May 24 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    #atchat is this for the reading curriculum or for intervention?
    In reply to @The_app_guide
  • mmatp - Moderator May 24 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Make sure to follow everyone from today’s #atchat Let’s continue to learn and share!
  • The_app_guide May 24 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    A4: It depends on the needs of the student. I recommend different programs for different students #atchat
  • rziolkowski May 24 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    #atchat Q? (Mike said I could add ?) What challenges do teachers face in teaching students with complex needs?
  • The_app_guide May 24 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    A3: It depends on the needs of the student. I recommend different programs for different students #atchat