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KarenJan - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome to the Oct 26th edition of #ATchat. Please let us know who you are and where you are from. We are so glad you are joining us tonight

mmatp - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Hey now #ATchat Co-mod & AT Specialist checking in tonight from Chicago; doing 2 days of Chrome training for Infinitec

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Our topic tonight is AT Service Delivery in the schools. #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:01 PM EDT

@mpdoty Hi Mary, Welcome to #ATchat - have you joined us before?

possbeth Oct 26 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Beth from Maryland. Exhausted, but here! #atchat

rtopp Oct 26 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Becky from Nebraska Special Education Teacher #atchat

allie_SLP Oct 26 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Excited for my first #atchat! Saw @mmatp today for Google Bootcamp and had lots of fun!

CwiseCarol Oct 26 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Carol from Hingham #atudl#16 #atchat

mmatp - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:02 PM EDT

As a reminder-here is how AT services is defined under IDEA https://t.co/2nGn6N1Do6 #atchat

MaegeK Oct 26 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Hi Maegan from CT #ATchat

EGraniero Oct 26 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Emily Graniero from CT #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:02 PM EDT

@possbeth Hey, Beth - pour yourself a glass of wine and pull up a chair! #ATchat

PattyATP Oct 26 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Tuning in from TX #Atchat

KerriHslp Oct 26 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Kerri from RI #atchat

wernedat Oct 26 @ 8:02 PM EDT

hey there, Elisa from Florida. #atchat

mmatp - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:03 PM EDT

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

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@rtopp @allie_SLP @MaegeK @EGraniero @PattyATP Hi all- great to have you here! #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:03 PM EDT

So glad you joined us tonight for #Atchat Had a blast with the group today talking all things Chrome! https://t.co/ZgcVAJ7XvI

allie_SLP Oct 26 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Excited for my first #atchat! Saw @mmatp today for Google Bootcamp and had lots of fun!

wernedat Oct 26 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@possbeth me too - could be very entertaining if we are all exhausted AT Spec tonight #atchat

KelbRiechers Oct 26 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Kelly from MA #atchat #atudl16

mmatp - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Looking forward to many of our #atudl16 friends joining #Atchat tonight @JenniferSavedge

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Q1: #ATchat What does service delivery look like in your district? Which part of it is working?

VickiBostonSLP Oct 26 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hi- Vicki in Memphis, just finished listening to a great @USSAAC webinar on AAC Family Voices. #atchat

carson_bug Oct 26 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hi again. Just checking in for tonight's at chat. Chris Bugden (east)#atchat #atudl16

bcdtech Oct 26 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@KarenJan Hi- This is sooo much easier for me to follow than the FB chat! #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:05 PM EDT

When answering Q1, keep in mind how federal law defines service delivery. https://t.co/B3zHCnphP2, #ATchat

mpdoty Oct 26 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@KarenJan I have in September with my Eastern class #atchat

mmatp - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@bcdtech @KarenJan I agree Maureen! I always seem to lose my place on the FB discussion #Atchat

speechrockerPC Oct 26 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Joining from Williamstown. we do not have an AT point person in our schools. THe administration says DESE doesn't require it... #ATchat

KelbRiechers Oct 26 @ 8:05 PM EDT

A1: in the process of revamping procedures and forms. PD on Friday to launch new protocol #atchat #atudl16

rtopp Oct 26 @ 8:05 PM EDT

A1 different we have a new person. still figuring things out. starting to refer some to me. #Atchat

allie_SLP Oct 26 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@KarenJan @rtopp @MaegeK @EGraniero @PattyATP Hi! I'm curious to find out how this whole format works! #ATchat

adaptechcf Oct 26 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hi, Cheryl from MA #atchat

joysped Oct 26 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Mike, are you bouncing back and forth between Twitter and Facebook? #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@VickiBostonSLP @carson_bug @bcdtech @speechrockerPC @KelbRiechers @rtopp So great you can all join our #ATchat tonight!

bcdtech Oct 26 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@KarenJan A1: It feels like way too much emphasis is put on "the grid" rather than on the needs of the Ss #atchat

kclarke5240 Oct 26 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Karen Clarke OT engaged in AT in MA #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@bcdtech What do you mean? Can you explain a little more? #ATchat https://t.co/G9c9IYXO07

bcdtech Oct 26 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@KarenJan A1: It feels like way too much emphasis is put on "the grid" rather than on the needs of the Ss #atchat

eyeonaxs Oct 26 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Luis, from Florida. #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@kclarke5240 Welcome Karen! So great to see you here. How are things in your district? #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@eyeonaxs Is it warm and beautiful in FLorida? Too cold here. #ATchat

bcdtech Oct 26 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@KarenJan All I hear about as far as service delivery is how many minutes/wk or month a Ss receives. It doesn't feel flexible at all #atchat

rtopp Oct 26 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A1 form to fill out to start services. Not sure we have any written procedures. need a good revamp or at least some written policies #atchat

alysstets Oct 26 @ 8:08 PM EDT

From Hershey, Pennsylvania #ATchat

MaegeK Oct 26 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A1: It varies. We serve a lot of different districts. #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@cheryloakes50 Great you can join our chat tonight. Too cold in NE, right? #ATchat

benncsb Oct 26 @ 8:08 PM EDT

I feel like the administration didn't even know what we were asking when we asked about AEM #atchat

kclarke5240 Oct 26 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A1- we have a few different service delivery models- mostly weekly sessions that can last from 8 weeks to a full IEP period. #atchat

bcdtech Oct 26 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@KarenJan @eyeonaxs Our forecast is for 1-3 inches tomorrow... of snow! #atchat

wernedat Oct 26 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1: for Ss with significant dis esp things like eye gaze is going well. eval, customizing, coord across providers, training is good #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@bcdtech A1 - great point. That's why we recommend putting service delivery under additional information. #ATchat https://t.co/tOU91ivk7M

bcdtech Oct 26 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@KarenJan All I hear about as far as service delivery is how many minutes/wk or month a Ss receives. It doesn't feel flexible at all #atchat

eyeonaxs Oct 26 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@KarenJan It is very nice here, but electioned out! #atchat

rtopp Oct 26 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1 not sure all our teachers understand what AT is! #atchat

KelbRiechers Oct 26 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@bcdtech @KarenJan @eyeonaxs I heard upped 3-6! #atchat #atudl16

mpdoty Oct 26 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@kclarke5240 Hi everyone #atchat

carson_bug Oct 26 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@mmatp @JenniferSavedge Hi J & M. I tried saving Book creator file to my google drive and it didn't save. Any help? #ATchat #atudl16

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@KelbRiechers @bcdtech Depressing. too early for snow. #ATchat

bcdtech Oct 26 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@KelbRiechers @KarenJan @eyeonaxs NOOOO I don't have snow tires on yet! #atchat

alysstets Oct 26 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1-collaborative team; constant consideration....all parties take responsibility for AT #ATchat

benncsb Oct 26 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Looking for advice on Screencastify? #atchat

mmatp - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Keep the convo going. Join our #ATchat Facebook group. https://t.co/Ab65dJGMNY

possbeth Oct 26 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@alysstets the sweetest place on earth! #atchat

MaegeK Oct 26 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@rtopp When I started my education to become an AT I asked my district what the policy was, and they said "There is none." #ATchat

wernedat Oct 26 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1 very rarely (oops) do I document on IEP the min etc - but for high intensity needs I will put on AT supports and staff training #atchat

mmatp - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Q2: #atchat What part of AT Service Delivery needs to change?

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:11 PM EDT

@alysstets Awesome. Sounds like your district gets it. How did you get it to work? #ATchat https://t.co/5IqhzxYZKr

alysstets Oct 26 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1-collaborative team; constant consideration....all parties take responsibility for AT #ATchat

adaptechcf Oct 26 @ 8:11 PM EDT

@KarenJan @bcdtech How has that been received? Do you still specify specific times? #atchat

Parker52315 Oct 26 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Couldnt find facebook chat, but glad to be here! #atchat

kclarke5240 Oct 26 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1. I like the idea of putting it under additional information- that would give a lot more flexibility as needs evolve #atchat

rtopp Oct 26 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A2 written policy, use of the QIAT for checking to make sure we are doing what we need to #atchat

benncsb Oct 26 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Follow through without endless meetings #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@adaptechcf @bcdtech We recommend up to ___ hours of AT consultation or coaching and define to who. #ATchat https://t.co/WizGWMXhRq

adaptechcf Oct 26 @ 8:11 PM EDT

@KarenJan @bcdtech How has that been received? Do you still specify specific times? #atchat

lrdichiara Oct 26 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Leslie from NY....Glad I can jump in, even if late! #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@lrdichiara Welcome! Would love you to comoderate an #ATchat. Interested?

joysped Oct 26 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1: needs to be more specific and assigned appropriately. Training needed for staff. #Atchat

PattyATP Oct 26 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@bcdtech @KarenJan AT is support service in Katy TX. Ss w AT r expected to hv what they need all day & sup'd by all. No time in IEP. #atchat

mpdoty Oct 26 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@mmatp I feel that the administration, Sped Directors need to take this class mandatory #atchat

rtopp Oct 26 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A2 more AT people, there are only 5 to service all of nebraska at the education level #atchat

kclarke5240 Oct 26 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A2- teachers feeling comfortable/supported to be part of service provision #atchat

bcdtech Oct 26 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@adaptechcf @KarenJan I am not on the "sped" team since my job is tech integration. Most unwanted advice is ignored. Yes- still time #atchat

cheryloakes50 Oct 26 @ 8:14 PM EDT

#ATchat I was tweeting in the wrong replies. We have 80%-90% inclusion with special educators and ed techs in classrooms.

MelissaDerrAT Oct 26 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A2:the amount of time ATs spend with students and staff learning the tech and embedding it in class #atchat

possbeth Oct 26 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@KarenJan @adaptechcf @bcdtech how do you add coaching to the IEP? It is critical to success but hard to define as a service #atchat

AssignmentHelpN Oct 26 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Top 10 Halloween Classroom Parties Snack Ideas https://t.co/OadBuvYIx0 #atchat #AVIDchat #BigBeacon #ctedlead #currichat #EdBeat #2ndchat

massignmenthelp Oct 26 @ 8:15 PM EDT

How to Combat Plagiarism in Class https://t.co/6UNOBWlZfs #atchat #AVIDchat #csk8 #ctedlead #currichat #EdBeat #edubkcl #2ndchat

wernedat Oct 26 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A2 more school level staff being providers with training (how does every1 else deal w few district leaders and so many students? #atchat

lrdichiara Oct 26 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1: Just worked w/ SPED director 2 revamp the entire AT protocol. It took a yr to refine, but we truly have a system that works now #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@rtopp Wow - how do you do it? That's a lot of territory to cover. How many miles do you put in a day? #ATchat https://t.co/RS0vkfuU6I

rtopp Oct 26 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A2 more AT people, there are only 5 to service all of nebraska at the education level #atchat

carson_bug Oct 26 @ 8:15 PM EDT

When I copy book creator file it just says "waiting". Tried 3 times. Chris Bugden #atchat #atudl16

Mrbrown1701 Oct 26 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A2: Additional training to help teachers know what is available. #atchat #atudl16

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@possbeth @adaptechcf @bcdtech We recommend it under Additional Information. #ATchat

bcdtech Oct 26 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@possbeth @KarenJan @adaptechcf Coaching of? Ss, Ts? or anyone who needs it? I do that all the time, whenever asked- not on IEP #atchat

lrdichiara Oct 26 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A2: The implementation. Having Ts turnkey the training would b amazing. I'm only 1 person servicing 5 schools, hard 2 b everywhere. #atchat

rtopp Oct 26 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@KarenJan I don't but it's through our ESU's and a grant. I would say you really need to know about AT and request it to get it. #atchat

cheryloakes50 Oct 26 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2 #ATchat We don't have an AT person, but I do AT on the side. I get written into IEP's to visit student and teacher 1 time a trimester.

bcdtech Oct 26 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@lrdichiara Do you have your protocol as a document that you can share out? #atchat

alysstets Oct 26 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2: expectation that EVERYONE is responsible for implementing and considering growth of AT options #ATchat

possbeth Oct 26 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2 still seeing expectations for students to be "ready" for an AT system to get services. Devices are available in many classrooms #atchat

mpdoty Oct 26 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@cheryloakes50 We don't either #atchat

PattyATP Oct 26 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@adaptechcf @KarenJan @bcdtech we include a blurb that AT was considered and what is needed. AT team members follow up w campus.#atchat

EGraniero Oct 26 @ 8:18 PM EDT

check out the schedule fir google-ed on air conference coming up in December few good topics about AT #atchat. https://t.co/SMeRANNUFh

GoogleForEdu Oct 26 @ 6:02 PM EDT

The full #GoogleEduOnAir schedule has officially arrived! Choose your own #PD adventure https://t.co/TrBLLua86y https://t.co/JgyQOfZioL

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Q3: What innovations can we bring to AT Service Delivery? How would you redesign it? #ATchat

EVteacherHES Oct 26 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Mary's idea is the one I think could move AT - by getting admin to take this course is the only way I see change. Need more support.#atchat

rtopp Oct 26 @ 8:19 PM EDT

#atchat -- getting on the road. Will try to answer in a bit

PattyATP Oct 26 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Cloning AT team members @KarenJan #atchat

rtopp Oct 26 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A3 - funding, training, understanding #atchat

eyeonaxs Oct 26 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@possbeth A2: Amazes me how little aweeness there is just of what is built in, ready to use. #atchat

K_Gagnon6 Oct 26 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@EVteacherHES Having administration buy-in is crucial #atchat #atudl16

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@erinngilmore_ Great to see you here - remember to add the #ATchat hashtag!

MaegeK Oct 26 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A3: increasing AT competence, saving expert model for truly difficult cases. #ATchat

VickiBostonSLP Oct 26 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2/3: I had lots of issues w/admin wanting AT to fit into a neat box. But student/teacher/classroom needs vary & so does service. #atchat

PattyATP Oct 26 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@bcdtech @adaptechcf @KarenJan Maureen, I like your spirit of collaboration. #atchat

cheryloakes50 Oct 26 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A3 #ATchat nights like this, share with others. Get parents to promote AT. Blog, blog, blog and YOUTUBE is where we will get support of new

carson_bug Oct 26 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@mmatp @JenniferSavedge Am I missing the chat? Not many responders. Chris B #atchat #atudl16

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@MaegeK It always comes back to building capacity. How can we do that? #ATchat https://t.co/ZaHNFRW9IC

MaegeK Oct 26 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A3: increasing AT competence, saving expert model for truly difficult cases. #ATchat

mpdoty Oct 26 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@rtopp Understanding must come first #atchat

mmatp - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Good point. The MA DESE course could be a game changer at the statewide level to promote effective use of AT #Atchat https://t.co/Sx4yNnTBha

EVteacherHES Oct 26 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Mary's idea is the one I think could move AT - by getting admin to take this course is the only way I see change. Need more support.#atchat

alysstets Oct 26 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A3...it's not a once and done....should be informally re-evaled regularly; needs change...students grow #ATchat

possbeth Oct 26 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@MaegeK more acknowledgement of the power of the coaching model, as opposed to direct service model on IEPs #atchat

LaurieGMcGowan Oct 26 @ 8:23 PM EDT

#ATchat A1 a bit late to the party tonight. We use the team referral system and SETT process

adaptechcf Oct 26 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A3: focus on training and getting the team to be invested in using AT on a daily basis not just when the "AT person" is there #atchat

mmatp - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@carson_bug @JenniferSavedge Hi Chris. Make sure to follow #ATchat Most of the discussion happening there

lrdichiara Oct 26 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A3: More AT spclist.As much as referral & eval process is impt, implementation is most impt. If not done well it's all for nothing. #atchat

atslp_jan Oct 26 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A3: Always need more time for training and educating staff. #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A3 - all staff take ownership, not just special ed Ts. Think UDL to reach all learners. #ATchat

CwiseCarol Oct 26 @ 8:24 PM EDT

@mmatp maybe the Ma DESE could be required for all gen ed and admin #atudl16 #atchat

eyeonaxs Oct 26 @ 8:24 PM EDT

@cheryloakes50 You are right, you can clone urself with YouTube, blog. Provide resources for 24/7 learning/support. #atchat

KelbRiechers Oct 26 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@eyeonaxs @possbeth love to see PD day just for this, could change many S Just get the word out on what we already have #atchat #atudl16

rtopp Oct 26 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A3. Teaching students that it's a tool and teachers that it's a tool and not a game system #atchat

mmatp - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@eyeonaxs @cheryloakes50 great points. We need to use all available platforms to meet each learner wherever they are #Atchat

lrdichiara Oct 26 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@alysstets Couldn't agree more...Revisiting AT each yr & makes adjustments if needed! It's a big pt of having tech meet the Ss needs #atchat

kclarke5240 Oct 26 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Getting admin support is huge- how to get them on board for supporting system changes and supports, not just student by student #atchat

Parker52315 Oct 26 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@cheryloakes50 I like the idea of getting parents involved.often takes a parent or someone from outside to start a ripple..#atudl16 #atchat

jul13tourney Oct 26 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A3 W/ so much IT in classrooms, accessibility features could be part of intro training. AT & IT pros should unite. #atchat

MaegeK Oct 26 @ 8:26 PM EDT

I think it is important to take advantage of staff interested already interested in tech. #ATchat https://t.co/Lqw8biH32P

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:22 PM EDT
@MaegeK It always comes back to building capacity. How can we do that? #ATchat https://t.co/ZaHNFRW9IC
- MaegeK Oct 26 @ 8:21 PM EDT
  
  A3: increasing AT competence, saving expert model for truly difficult cases. #ATchat

MelissaDerrAT Oct 26 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A3:not nec. innovation, but allowing Ss 2 use built in tools that are readily available #atchat

mpdoty Oct 26 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@KarenJan I agree, and I try to show other teachers the apps and extensions. I use my devices with my students. #atchat

wernedat Oct 26 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@mmatp what course is this? Hoping maybe Florida could follow suit? #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@jul13tourney Love it. New rallying cry - AT & IT pros Unite! #ATchat https://t.co/NVrth0OzKE

jul13tourney Oct 26 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A3 W/ so much IT in classrooms, accessibility features could be part of intro training. AT & IT pros should unite. #atchat

lrdichiara Oct 26 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@KarenJan Absolutely! I'm trying 2 do this slowly w/ in-district PD sessions. I work w/ incredible team members who r eager 2 learn! #atchat

K_Gagnon6 Oct 26 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@KarenJan I'm working with a gen ed teacher trying to help bring AT into the classroom..coteaching SS tomorrow #udl #atchat #atudl16

Parker52315 Oct 26 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@rtopp #atudl16 #atchat Yes!!

mmatp - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Yes - we should combine forces. We are not on opposite sides. Must work together #Atchat https://t.co/TasRf7UAig

jul13tourney Oct 26 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A3 W/ so much IT in classrooms, accessibility features could be part of intro training. AT & IT pros should unite. #atchat

joysped Oct 26 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A1: I know you're looking to us to champion AT in our schools, but could a scaled-down version of the course be carried to a school? #Atchat

bcdtech Oct 26 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@mmatp Can you say that a little louder Mike? I know someone who needs to hear it... #atchat

mmatp - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Q4: #Atchat Many use the SETT process. What is working with this framework? https://t.co/n8eLfkzWBE

RMJBaz Oct 26 @ 8:28 PM EDT

making AT accessible to ALL students and use as a preventative approach in gen ed rather than waiting for kids' IEPs #atudl16 #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A4 - it's an excellent tool to guide the assessment process, to then make recommendations. #ATchat

lrdichiara Oct 26 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@KarenJan Reply con't: More AT specialists=more time spent turnkeying this knowledge and training the Ts and even more so the paras! #atchat

Parker52315 Oct 26 @ 8:29 PM EDT

#atchat #atudl16 As I said before, UDL is for all students, Teachers need training and to see the possibilities available to them

mpdoty Oct 26 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@mmatp I like that #atchat

possbeth Oct 26 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@KelbRiechers @eyeonaxs doing a 2 day pre-con on the topic of presuming competence (and more) at #ATIA16 https://t.co/jXitwjSeKB #atchat

mmatp - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@bcdtech I am currently yelling it out my hotel room window :) #Atchat

rtopp Oct 26 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A4 get the bigger picture. #atchat

alysstets Oct 26 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A4---broadens our scope to make decisions affecting the student globally...not just one subject, skill, etc. #ATchat

wernedat Oct 26 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A4: refocus on Ss first; our screen doc helps walk through process on their own and look at E and T and Tools support from district #atchat

MaegeK Oct 26 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Q4: I think SETT works great when utilized. I think the problem occurs when people look to prove a student needs the app they like! #ATchat

JudithSchoonov1 Oct 26 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@jul13tourney Got any ideas on how to make that happen? It does in some places, but not enough #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:30 PM EDT

I call it SETT + TT process,Student, Environment, Tasks, Tools+ TRAINING and TRIALS. Need the last 2 Ts for effective implementation #ATchat

atslp_jan Oct 26 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A4: Helps to organize the process. #atchat

bcdtech Oct 26 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@mmatp thanks! Someone blocked the website we use for blogs,tech tuesday, and oh- 2 4th grade classes doing a digital breakout. :0) #atchat

mmatp - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Going to #atia17 ? Join us for @edcampaccessint Fri night 1/20/17 https://t.co/DOerIDEEVJ #ATchat

wernedat Oct 26 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A3 - agreed on IT/AT-we've been moving in that way with much good-lots of wooing and rlshp building on my part over yrs to get there #atchat

lrdichiara Oct 26 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@alysstets Amazing! Wish I could do it more often. I trust the Ts & teams working w/ the Ss. They come to me if adjusments r needed #atchat

PattyATP Oct 26 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A3: cont 2 work to educ @ UDL & build collab w gen ed #ATchat @KarenJan

carson_bug Oct 26 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@RMJBaz love that concept. Talked to two teachers today about Read & Write for all their students; didn't agree Chris B #atchat #atudl16

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@PattyATP Are you making a difference? #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@MaegeK When that happens we must refocus that team member to the process. This ensures effective match to Ss needs #Atchat

possbeth Oct 26 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@KarenJan SETT needs to be cyclical--adding in the training and trials helps make it that way #atchat

bcdtech Oct 26 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@carson_bug @RMJBaz Why didn't they agree? #atchat

rtopp Oct 26 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@wernedat #atchat can you share your screen doc?

carson_bug Oct 26 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@Parker52315 Yes teacher training. That's something that can't start fast enough. #atchat #atudl16

Parker52315 Oct 26 @ 8:33 PM EDT

#atudl16 #atchat I've recently been training several paras to help implement AT in the reg ed classrooms.Teachers are very receptive so far

wernedat Oct 26 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@KarenJan love this - can we update a flowchart from Joy to show this?!?!? #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Yes. We need to determine, does the AT make a difference? Ongoing assessment. #ATchat @possbeth https://t.co/ySQfLbAuY0

possbeth Oct 26 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@KarenJan SETT needs to be cyclical--adding in the training and trials helps make it that way #atchat

VickiBostonSLP Oct 26 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A4: I love SETT except it was less useful in self contained classrooms with low expectations b/c everything was already so modified #atchat

possbeth Oct 26 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@mmatp @edcampAccessInt I am registered! #atchat

lrdichiara Oct 26 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A4: The SETT framework helps target the rt tech to meet Ss needs . I agree w/ @KarenJan that Training should b added in there too!!! #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@wernedat Absolutely! Can't do SETT well without + TT! #ATchat https://t.co/N691VsuAAE

wernedat Oct 26 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@KarenJan love this - can we update a flowchart from Joy to show this?!?!? #atchat

lrdichiara Oct 26 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@alysstets One person at a time! #atchat!

wernedat Oct 26 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@possbeth @mmatp @edcampAccessInt me too! #atchat

bcdtech Oct 26 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@Parker52315 I find most Ts to be receptive to paras doing UDL... wish they would just incorporate UDL in all teaching #atchat

mmatp - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@possbeth @edcampAccessInt great news! It will be bigger and better this year. Gotta keep spreading the word #Atchat

mpdoty Oct 26 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@lrdichiara @KarenJan Our team has started to use SETT #atchat

alysstets Oct 26 @ 8:34 PM EDT

#ATIA2017 #ATchat https://t.co/UVCBiNXjaO

possbeth Oct 26 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@VickiBostonSLP low expectations are really the issue #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Q5: Do your teams have any struggles with the SETT process? If so, what are they? #ATchat

carson_bug Oct 26 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@Parker52315 2 students in that class with IEPs will start using read & write & hopefully will be more motivated to write #atchat #atudl16

PattyATP Oct 26 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@KarenJan it's a slow but steady move forward. Hv district tools but gen ed reps voicd concern that Ss may use em but can't on STAAR #atchat

MaegeK Oct 26 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@mmatp Easier said then done, especially when that team member has a lot of clout, but little involvement in the day to day. #ATchat

wernedat Oct 26 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@VickiBostonSLP even more impt here to be a convo starter on what is needed #atchat

JudithSchoonov1 Oct 26 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@mmatp A-4 Everything in theory. Time 2 collaborate can B challenge, + some feeling they have nothing to offer intimidated by "AT" #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@MaegeK understood. maybe try to find ways to insert the process while letting them feel like they are leading! #ATchat

MaegeK Oct 26 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Good Advice! Thanks! #ATchat https://t.co/oeVNsX38Uh

mmatp - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@MaegeK understood. maybe try to find ways to insert the process while letting them feel like they are leading! #ATchat

VickiBostonSLP Oct 26 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@possbeth yes, some training on presuming competence had to come before we could really delve further into SETT. #atchat

LaurieGMcGowan Oct 26 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A3. I started "Lunch w L". 20 min all staff. I show 1 new thing. Each class shares something. Discuss and next time how did it work #ATchat

wernedat Oct 26 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A5: ongoing assessment & maintaining after transitioning, grade 2 grade or between schools. I need system to inform new teams better #atchat

lrdichiara Oct 26 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@possbeth @VickiBostonSLP Expectations should never be low for any S. Ss always strive 2 do their best when you expect it from them! #atchat

alysstets Oct 26 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A5---most teams struggle with a consistent data collection process and analysis process. We created our own data tools/excel eval. #ATchat

Parker52315 Oct 26 @ 8:37 PM EDT

#atudl16 #atchat One issue we have is that our technology is unreliable. Several classrooms have chromebks, but can't connect to their wifi

bcdtech Oct 26 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@KarenJan Shouting is OK. Love seeing UDL incorporated, and really wish all students were "our kids" and all Ts used UDL #atchat

K_Gagnon6 Oct 26 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@LaurieGMcGowan Great idea! #atchat #atudl16

VickiBostonSLP Oct 26 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@KarenJan when dealing with teachers who didn't see strengths, had to do training before they could helpfully be part of the SETT #atchat

bcdtech Oct 26 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@alysstets Can you show us an example of that? #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@Spedtechmia3 It's not stealing, it's sharing! Spread the word. :-) #ATchat https://t.co/gLCwSdocJU

Spedtechmia3 Oct 26 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@KarenJan I LOVE THIS mind if I steal it?!?

eyeonaxs Oct 26 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@LaurieGMcGowan I used to do "Appy Hou". Sometimes informal is good, less threatening. #atchat

bcdtech Oct 26 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@Parker52315 Know that feeling all too well. The infrastructure isn't keeping up... and/or the IT dept is overstretched #atchat

Parker52315 Oct 26 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@mpdoty @lrdichiara @KarenJan#atudl16 #atchat That's great Mary!

mpdoty Oct 26 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@bcdtech I would love this. All students need help in some area. #atchat

adaptechcf Oct 26 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@LaurieGMcGowan great idea! #atchat

kclarke5240 Oct 26 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A5- answering the questions with expectations of services, not truly looking at all pieces-only Ss and disability category #atchat

lrdichiara Oct 26 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@mpdoty @KarenJan That is fantastic! It's a great step in the right direction! #atchat

VickiBostonSLP Oct 26 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@KarenJan I'm talking about classrooms where "students don't need to communicate- it's hard for them & we know what they need." #atchat

MelissaDerrAT Oct 26 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@alysstets this is where I struggle, will you share your tools? #atchat

bcdtech Oct 26 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@mpdoty Getting the uPAR data makes a dif. Show admin that multiple means = higher reading comprehension. Data-driven #atchat

Parker52315 Oct 26 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@bcdtech #atudl16 #atchat Yes! a bit of both I believe!

MelissaDerrAT Oct 26 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@Parker52315 we have this problem too, I haven't found a good solution yet #atchat

mmatp - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Q6: #atchat AT Trials-what works in terms of trials?

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Don't we have the best job? Our Assessment process identifies what can help Ss b successufl & independent!No other testing does that #ATchat

Spedtechmia3 Oct 26 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Anyone have a good #ocr IOS app to recommend that will allow user to highlight word and passages and annotate? #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@VickiBostonSLP Yikes. You have your work cut out for you with that attitude from other professionals. #ATchat https://t.co/VClCQN9WmW

VickiBostonSLP Oct 26 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@KarenJan I'm talking about classrooms where "students don't need to communicate- it's hard for them & we know what they need." #atchat

mpdoty Oct 26 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@bcdtech thanks for the advise. We have read 180 only for sped---I can collect data for few students. #atchat

bcdtech Oct 26 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@Spedtechmia3 Does prizmo let you do that? @KarenJan will know #atchat

EVteacherHES Oct 26 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@bcdtech Admin does love higher reading comp. Now I'm interested in revisiting the uPAR data and using it. #atchat

joysped Oct 26 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@mmatp A6: Mike, are you asking about things we've tried? #Atchat

lrdichiara Oct 26 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@Spedtechmia3 Have you tried @ClaroPDF or SnapType Pro??? #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@bcdtech @Spedtechmia3 One option - Do the OCR with ReadIris and then bring into VoiceDream Reader for annotation and TTS. #ATchat

bcdtech Oct 26 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@mpdoty When Mike get the uPAR trial for us... use it with a xsection- up to 30 kids and you will be amazed at data #atchat

rtopp Oct 26 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A6 give time. What's the students learning curve #atchat

Sheilaw8 Oct 26 @ 8:45 PM EDT

I NEED the tech infrastructure to work reliably in all of the schools where I am in one day... is that too much too ask? #atchat

bcdtech Oct 26 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@EVteacherHES I think I shared it with you last spring.. if not, let me know and I can send the data to you. #atchat

PattyATP Oct 26 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@KarenJan @bcdtech @Parker52315 UDL can't b seen as a sped thing. Educ for all that it's gen ed too. Building bridges is hard. #Atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@alysstets @VickiBostonSLP You said it much better than I did. Well said. #ATchat #educationalmalpractice https://t.co/nR2CDJuIXX

alysstets Oct 26 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@KarenJan @VickiBostonSLP JAW DROPPED....communication is a right! Not a privilege .....grrrrrrr 😡

wernedat Oct 26 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@KarenJan @bcdtech @Spedtechmia3 https://t.co/p9t4xpXQJu switch accessible too... so depending on needs #atchat

bcdtech Oct 26 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@KarenJan @Spedtechmia3 @KarenJan @Spedtechmia3 I love my i500 fuji scanner... and Voice Dream is the best ! #atchat

alysstets Oct 26 @ 8:47 PM EDT

#atchat https://t.co/j9c0piwCnG

alysstets Oct 26 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@MelissaDerrAT see reply to previous rqst. Then we aggregate the data in Excel...hope to market our agg template soon 😉

alysstets Oct 26 @ 8:48 PM EDT

#ATCHAT sorry...I missed the # in my reply https://t.co/zaKEaC09lF

alysstets Oct 26 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@bcdtech this is our template...we adapt based on purpose; @ hs level we break down by periods https://t.co/oohBSYvqV1

bcdtech Oct 26 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@Sheilaw8 yup... You must be hanging out in my school too much #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@erinngilmore_ How do you answer? That is such an excellent question from your Ss and one I wonder ALL the time. #ATChat

EVteacherHES Oct 26 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@mmatp A6 I am in the midst of my first AT Trial,let's discuss this-what works? I need some help (and so not only depend on Maureen!)#atchat

mpdoty Oct 26 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@bcdtech limited on devices --our equipment is old, not reliable, I have the 2 devices from class and two computers in my room #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Q7: IDEA describes AT consideration. What can we do to strengthen this language? https://t.co/AcJGeusLBz, (last point). #ATchat

bcdtech Oct 26 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@alysstets Thanks! #atchat

VickiBostonSLP Oct 26 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@KarenJan @alysstets in their defense they think they're helping their students. Take deep breaths, stay calm & educate. #atchat

Parker52315 Oct 26 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@mmatp #atudl16 #atchat Trials work best when implemented by Sped tchr and para, otherwise usage/follow through is inconsistent

mmatp - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Don’t forget-we are always looking for guest moderators. Fill out the form: https://t.co/wUQEjE6Lej #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Q7 Sorry the other AT Consideration link didn't work. Let's try this one - https://t.co/lebWaUc6ED #ATchat

bcdtech Oct 26 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@mpdoty Can't snag a cart or a lab for an hour or so? Our computers are older than the kids...wicked slow, but it worked. #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Q7 IDEA says "(v) Consider whether the child needs assistive technology devices and services." Is that strong enough? #ATchat

EVteacherHES Oct 26 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@bcdtech You showed it to me- now we have to use all the data you have. Takes time for us less techs to "get it" and use the AT help.#atchat

bcdtech Oct 26 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@KarenJan I think "consideration" needs to be considered. #atchat Get rid of checkbox for it. @cheryloakes50 may have a form in ME #atchat

bcdtech Oct 26 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@KarenJan I think "consideration" needs to be considered. #atchat Get rid of checkbox for it. @cheryloakes50 may have a form in ME #atchat

mmatp - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@Parker52315 Then we look at training needs of other team members to get them to the point where they can support trials #Atchat

PattyATP Oct 26 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@alysstets @KarenJan @VickiBostonSLP and to add on to that- it's for more than expressing needs & wants. How about for ideas/thgts? #atchat

alysstets Oct 26 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Q7- "consideration" too vague...needs serious dialogue #ATchat

alysstets Oct 26 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@KarenJan #atchat. No!!!! I think "consideration" is "lazy" vague language.

lrdichiara Oct 26 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@KarenJan A7: It feels like an afterthought.."If all else fails maybe look at AT" lol! I don't know where to begin to reword this! #atchat

mpdoty Oct 26 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@bcdtech I will work on that #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@alysstets Can you think of another verb to describe what the team needs to do? #ATchat https://t.co/LJW0A2DPzE

alysstets Oct 26 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Q7- "consideration" too vague...needs serious dialogue #ATchat

wernedat Oct 26 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A7: our online IEP has link to the consideration doc but it's still an area that needs training so they don't just ✓ the box. ideas? #atchat

bcdtech Oct 26 @ 8:55 PM EDT

@KarenJan @cheryloakes50 For some reason I think Cheryl had a good form... maybe she can chime in. #atchat

kclarke5240 Oct 26 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A7- means different things to different TECs. It would be nice to have consistency across the district and the state #atchat

mmatp - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:55 PM EDT

good point. highlight ways the tech can increase student success #Atchat https://t.co/0AD0lqg0a2

Sheilaw8 Oct 26 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@Parker52315 @mmatp yes, training is key and showing how useful the technology is , also key

EVteacherHES Oct 26 @ 8:55 PM EDT

@bcdtech See Maureen, we are not alone.....#atchat

lrdichiara Oct 26 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@KarenJan @bcdtech @cheryloakes50 In NY, it's an IEP checkbox....doesn't ask for reasoning why. Not all Ss get AT for instruction #atchat

bcdtech Oct 26 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@KarenJan @alysstets Can there be a way to document what was considered? #atchat

joysped Oct 26 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Yikes! #Atchat

alysstets Oct 26 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@KarenJan #atchat I don't have a good word... I've been stumped on that for awhile in other dialogues

mmatp - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:57 PM EDT

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

lrdichiara Oct 26 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@KarenJan @kclarke5240 Can you expand on this?? #ATchat

MelissaDerrAT Oct 26 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A7: could be argued all IEP Ss could benefit from AT, having AT be a whole section on the IEP-maybe draw from SETT framework? #atchat

mmatp - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:58 PM EDT

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

alysstets Oct 26 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@bcdtech @KarenJan we do thorough doc in present levels, create pro/con spreads, and compare data aggregations.Tons of docu.#atchat

pbuckingks Oct 26 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@KarenJan school based teams lead by SLP with AT Facilitator support as needed. Works well because of buy in by those doing work. #atchat