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KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:00 PM EDT

@eyeonaxs @EGraniero @bgilormini @aimnoncat @bcdtech @nlakusta Hope you can join tonight's #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Welcome to #ATChat. How is everyone tonight?

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:02 PM EDT

I am working solo tonight. @mmatp might join us at the end of the hour. #atchat

mmatp - Moderator May 11 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hello all! Presenting to a parent group tonight. Not here now (programmed tweet!) but hope to jump on towards the end. #Atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Our topic is Open Mike night. It's an open forum where we can discuss anything. #ATchat

bgilormini May 11 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@KarenJan @eyeonaxs @EGraniero @aimnoncat @bcdtech @nlakusta thanx 4 the reminder #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:03 PM EDT

So it's Open Mike night, minus Mike (marotta)! #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@bgilormini Hey Bridget. How is everything? Any new ideas or concerns? What are you working on these days? #ATchat

akmrail May 11 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Popping in for a few minutes from sunny AK! #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@akmrail Great to have Alaska represented tonight! Welcome! #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@akmrail What new programs are you working on? #ATchat

spedville May 11 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Good evening! #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@spedville Welcome to #ATchat. What's on everyone's mind? How are things in the AT world where you are?

EGraniero May 11 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Emily here from CT #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@EGraniero Hi Emily. New I could count on you to be here! #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:07 PM EDT

One thing I'm struggling with is the end of year craziness. I got another AT Evaluation referral request today! #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:07 PM EDT

How is everyone else managing? #ATchat

bgilormini May 11 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Working on a set of indicators for b-5 #atchat https://t.co/qSyHOOJnNK

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@bgilormini Hey Bridget. How is everything? Any new ideas or concerns? What are you working on these days? #ATchat

akmrail May 11 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Q: S w/ ASD & APD. Comm comes & goes. Not really an AAC user. Only needs comm w/ anxiety or stress. Any suggestions? #atchat

spedville May 11 @ 8:09 PM EDT

trying to surf the end of year craziness while setting PD goals for next year. I really need/want to learn how to use ClaroPDF #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@bgilormini ? b-5? What is that? #ATchat https://t.co/wVZZkdEX0Z

bgilormini May 11 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Working on a set of indicators for b-5 #atchat https://t.co/qSyHOOJnNK
- KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:04 PM EDT
  
  @bgilormini Hey Bridget. How is everything? Any new ideas or concerns? What are you working on these days? #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@akmrail Don't mean to be flip but need to manage the anxiety. Is S learning stress reduction techniques? #ATchat https://t.co/MkYpEoFmBN

akmrail May 11 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Q: S w/ ASD & APD. Comm comes & goes. Not really an AAC user. Only needs comm w/ anxiety or stress. Any suggestions? #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@spedville Watch tutorial video. I google everything and find answers and tutorials which help. #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:11 PM EDT

@akmrail Empower him prior to the communication breakdown. Need explicit strategy instruction. #ATchat

jhallett6 May 11 @ 8:11 PM EDT

I am looking for suggestions for a good switch for students with CVI. Are there any illuminated ones? #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Did anyone or provide awesome PD? If so, what were the topics? #ATchat

darlaashton May 11 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@akmrail can they write? We use a whiteboard w/ S if they indicate on their 5 pt scale they r anxious. #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Did anyone receive or provide awesome PD? If so, what were the topics? #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@darlaashton Hi Darla GReat to see you here tonight! #ATchat

darlaashton May 11 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@akmrail or teach a bail out strategy. Feeling too anxious? Use your bail out card for safe place to engage in calming strategies #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@jhallett6 Great question. I don't have the answer but someone might. #ATchat https://t.co/d0BmdY34ci

jhallett6 May 11 @ 8:11 PM EDT

I am looking for suggestions for a good switch for students with CVI. Are there any illuminated ones? #atchat

wernedat May 11 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@KarenJan Sorry to be late -making visual supports and lost track of time :) #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@darlaashton Always great that you can join us! #ATchat

jonathanwylie May 11 @ 8:14 PM EDT

5 Ways Teachers Are Opening Up the World to Special Education w/Technology https://t.co/YWGFW8gmSb #edtech #atchat https://t.co/jVJ5NUJvBa

EGraniero May 11 @ 8:14 PM EDT

any advice for starting AT framework at a private school that has a good population for it but is just venturing into the field #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@wernedat Better late than never! What kind of visual supports? What's the purpose? #ATchat https://t.co/CDIZraBVHI

wernedat May 11 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@KarenJan Sorry to be late -making visual supports and lost track of time :) #atchat

akmrail May 11 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@KarenJan @akmrail Data shows loss of comm is sporadic @ best & inconsistent. Village school so no behav support. #atchat

wernedat May 11 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@KarenJan best PD I get is something I can put into practice some element of tomorrow... #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@jhallett6 Sounds excellent! #ATchat https://t.co/m6oLMLoHfs

jhallett6 May 11 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@KarenJan one of the best I got recently was an AAC SLP did a presentation on Aided Language using LAMP for a 3 year old.

wernedat May 11 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@KarenJan transition folder incorporating print schedule, point sheet, reward choices, and zones of regulation #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@EGraniero Where to begin? Maybe we can talk offline. #ATchat

darlaashton May 11 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Can anyone recommend a portable microphone and speaker for kid who can't be heard at lunch table by peers? Mic needs to be in lapel #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@wernedat Do you use LessonPix resources? #ATchat https://t.co/Ylpr8B8tKF https://t.co/Z4Drlbc8Ek

wernedat May 11 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@KarenJan transition folder incorporating print schedule, point sheet, reward choices, and zones of regulation #atchat

atlaak May 11 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@darlaashton @akmrail It's not a situation S isn't calm. S will comm for 1 day then no comm for 4-5 days. Ts assumption is stress. #atchat

EGraniero May 11 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@KarenJan that sounds good karen, what mode by phone or via video conferencing with go to meeting or other service #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@atlaak @darlaashton @akmrail Does the S write? Do they communicate through writing? #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@EGraniero Skype or facetime? #ATchat

darlaashton May 11 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@atlaak @akmrail any data on environmental factors or antecedents indicating what the trigger is? #atchat

wernedat May 11 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@KarenJan a combo of lessonpix, symbolstix, BMaker, image search, any and everything. #atchat

nlakusta May 11 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Sorry am late, in between mtgs! My excitement is the upcoming Inclusive Ed Policy Framework that will be released next ur in Alberta #ATchat

JudithSchoonov1 May 11 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@KarenJan I collaborated with an OT & created a make & take ART (Adapted Repurposed Tool) kit to increase participation in art #ATchat

LegrowTara May 11 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Does anyone have a favorite bluetooth switch for ipad use?#atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@JudithSchoonov1 @nlakusta @LegrowTara Welcome. So great you can be here and contribute tonight. #ATchat

akmrail May 11 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@EGraniero Start small & mngble! I do AT in sm AK village schools. My jump off point is Bookshare. Easy 2 implement & Ts get it. #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@JudithSchoonov1 You are the Queen of Low Tech! Do you have a link? #ATchat

JeanJordan5 May 11 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@KarenJan #atchat looking for anyone successful funding AT through DonorsChoice. Was the after funding documentation overwhelming?

darlaashton May 11 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Q: want to build capacity with PAR assessment. Who do u train 1st? Resource, psychs, SLPs? Want to start small, successful #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@nlakusta Can you tell us more about it? #ATchat https://t.co/GfY1TyIcAf

nlakusta May 11 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Sorry am late, in between mtgs! My excitement is the upcoming Inclusive Ed Policy Framework that will be released next ur in Alberta #ATchat

darlaashton May 11 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@LegrowTara I like @AbleNetInc Blue2 #atchat

akmrail May 11 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@LegrowTara @get_tecla Extremely easy to set up & use! Expandable too! #atchat https://t.co/4IQUoHyBN4

JudithSchoonov1 May 11 @ 8:24 PM EDT

@darlaashton @KarenJan we are tailing the Caliphone. No lapel mic, but u can swap out https://t.co/3958kqjZrg #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator May 11 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Attn NH educators! FREE Chrome Training next week 5/19. Must work in NH schools. https://t.co/Z04msDgCtF #Atchat #ATinNH16

akmrail May 11 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@KarenJan @atlaak @darlaashton Nope. No reading either. 4th grader. Verbal but only cartoon sounds 4 out 5 days. #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Exploring some new video support tools for universal design - The power of video. https://t.co/aopkl2YSIj https://t.co/5HcgZisr3Y #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator May 11 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Attn NH educators! FREE Assistive Tech Training next week 5/17 or 5/18. Must work in NH schools. https://t.co/C044qeZXQR #ATchat #ATinNH16

EGraniero May 11 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@KarenJan ether works for me which do you prefer? #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@akmrail Do you have AAC SLPs available to consult or trial? #ATchat https://t.co/FQclVxm58k

akmrail May 11 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@KarenJan @atlaak @darlaashton Nope. No reading either. 4th grader. Verbal but only cartoon sounds 4 out 5 days. #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Any new discoveries in the last month that you want to share? Any aha! moments? #ATchat

JudithSchoonov1 May 11 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@KarenJan We wrote an article about the kits for the CEC Division of Visual & Performing Arts Education https://t.co/SsLbCwdRjF #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@JudithSchoonov1 Thanks, I'll check it out. #ATchat https://t.co/oqk8g5iX2S

JudithSchoonov1 May 11 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@KarenJan We wrote an article about the kits for the CEC Division of Visual & Performing Arts Education https://t.co/SsLbCwdRjF #ATchat

EGraniero May 11 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@KarenJan ok i'll be in touch soon #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@JudithSchoonov1 Just checked out the page and new exactly which ARTicle was yours by the headline! #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator May 11 @ 8:31 PM EDT

#ATchat Book Club for May: The Ten-Minute Inservice: 40 Quick Training Sessions that Build Teacher Effectiveness. https://t.co/QmhVESi6AK

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:31 PM EDT

When does the school year end for you? Do you have many IEP team meetings and evals to complete? #ATchat

darlaashton May 11 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@akmrail @KarenJan @atlaak anyone available to start teaching S some signing? Or is this a selective mutism issue? #atchat

akmrail May 11 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@darlaashton @atlaak Data is inconsistent & inconclusive. Can't pinpoint trigger - it's a village school. S might be FASD 2 #atchat

JudithSchoonov1 May 11 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@LegrowTara PVC, pool noodle & milk jug handles; DIY spring loaded scissors, pizza box easels, weighted pencils, glue stick crayons #ATchat

LegrowTara May 11 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@mmatp @amazon mike is that specifically AT related? Sounds awesome #Atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@JudithSchoonov1 What do you do with the pool noodles and milk jug handles? #ATchat #curious https://t.co/IsuCaYusV3

JudithSchoonov1 May 11 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@LegrowTara PVC, pool noodle & milk jug handles; DIY spring loaded scissors, pizza box easels, weighted pencils, glue stick crayons #ATchat

akmrail May 11 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@KarenJan S gets 20 min via Skype 1x/week. SLP referred to us 4 AAC rcmndnts. #atchat

JeanJordan5 May 11 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@KarenJan #ATchat 6/14 EOY here in Ct.

spedville May 11 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@KarenJan 10 more school days!! I only have 2 eval conf to hold (testing is done) and an FBA to finish. #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@spedville Lucky you. Where do you live? #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:36 PM EDT

We have about 28 more school days. Lots to do between now and then. #ATChat

akmrail May 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@KarenJan @darlaashton I should add: 4-6 word syntax sentences 1 out of 5 days. Cartoon sounds 4 out of 5 days. #atchat

darlaashton May 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@akmrail @KarenJan maybe eye gaze board? Teach it even on good communication days 1st? #atchat

spedville May 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@KarenJan I live in Memphis but teach across the mighty Mississippi in AR #atchat we go back August 4th though...

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Not so lucky, after all. That is early! #ATchat https://t.co/7KVDaforX7

spedville May 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@KarenJan I live in Memphis but teach across the mighty Mississippi in AR #atchat we go back August 4th though...

mmatp - Moderator May 11 @ 8:38 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 11 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@akmrail @darlaashton Has he had an AAC Evaluation? #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Are your schools using Office 365? Are there advantages over Google Drive/ Classroom? #ATchat

eyeonaxs May 11 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@KarenJan I just got a subs. For testing. One advantage: better PDF export for accessibility. #atchat

atlaak May 11 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@darlaashton @KarenJan No signing. SLP tried -unsuccessful. Considering low tech AAC as a start. S is highly motivated by iPad. #atchat

JudithSchoonov1 May 11 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@KarenJan @LegrowTara https://t.co/karxUJgKgl, #ATchat https://t.co/fACkxnKNok

akmrail May 11 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@KarenJan Over 50% of the Ss in Ak get TeleSLP svcs. Not really a fan but I guess it's better than nothing. #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@eyeonaxs Any other advantages?I love features in Google Docs 4 supporting written https://t.co/QxHNgsXoXN does Office 365 compare? #ATchat

wernedat May 11 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@KarenJan Our staff/students all have access to it, & we are a GAFE district; have it mostly to help equalize access at home #atchat

darlaashton May 11 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@atlaak @KarenJan hmm. I'd probably attack day in and out with aided language support using touch chat or LAMP on iPad. #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@JudithSchoonov1 @LegrowTara Great ideas! #ATchat

eyeonaxs May 11 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@KarenJan are you referring to speech recog. It worked well with Windows built in option last time I tried it. #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@akmrail May need to commission a study to find out, is it better than nothing? ;-) #ATchat https://t.co/QdiHYxyYCS

akmrail May 11 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@KarenJan Over 50% of the Ss in Ak get TeleSLP svcs. Not really a fan but I guess it's better than nothing. #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Also Teacher feedback via Insert comments, contextual spell check, Revision History and chrome extensions. #ATchat https://t.co/HA7QJMVcBD

eyeonaxs May 11 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@KarenJan are you referring to speech recog. It worked well with Windows built in option last time I tried it. #atchat

darlaashton May 11 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@atlaak @KarenJan or PECS. Evidenced based practice low tech option. But skyping can't support what this kid maybe needs? #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@sking58 So why are districts going Office 365? #ATchat https://t.co/z75A068xqW

sking58 May 11 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@KarenJan I do not see the advantage for students. The absence of real time multiple person collaboration and nothing like Google Forms

akmrail May 11 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@KarenJan @darlaashton Doesn't "qualify" 4 AAC eval thru school, just Speech & AT svcs. Welcome 2 AK - the struggle is REAL! #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@akmrail Yes, it sounds very different than here. If parent requests the AT or AAC eval, it is completed. #ATchat https://t.co/FWmq5NdaoI

akmrail May 11 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@KarenJan @darlaashton Doesn't "qualify" 4 AAC eval thru school, just Speech & AT svcs. Welcome 2 AK - the struggle is REAL! #atchat

nlakusta May 11 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@KarenJan had 6 policy directions, learner ctrd decision making, communities, prof learning, leadership, access #ATchat

darlaashton May 11 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@akmrail @KarenJan sounds like Mission Impossible. What a bummer. #atchat

live_simplelife May 11 @ 8:48 PM EDT

#atchat Want to learn how to use evernote, anyone have a good handout or resource that is simple and a good place to start?

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@akmrail No such thing as "doesn't qualify" unless they aren't on an IEP. #ATchat

eyeonaxs May 11 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@KarenJan You definitely lose the flexibility you get from extensions, which I use a lot. Have not tried collaboration features yet #atchat

atlaak May 11 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@KarenJan @akmrail Loaded question! I think I'll plead the 5th on this one. #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@eyeonaxs Teachers and Students love the Insert comments feature - provides read feedback as part of writing process. #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@eyeonaxs Teachers and Students love the Insert comments feature - provides real feedback as part of writing process. #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@eyeonaxs @sking58 Are you finding schools are going Surface? I haven't found that to be the case around here. #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator May 11 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Let your voice be heard. Submit ? for May & pick #Atchat book for June https://t.co/YRYTfKOyX2

atlaak May 11 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@darlaashton @KarenJan That was my plan of action. Just keep feeling like I'm missing something. S has me stumped. #atchat

eyeonaxs May 11 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@KarenJan and you can do it with audio using @texthelp Read&Write. #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@atlaak @darlaashton Definitely a team discussion. Need behavioral perspective also. #ATchat https://t.co/PC3FTmmZdF

atlaak May 11 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@darlaashton @KarenJan That was my plan of action. Just keep feeling like I'm missing something. S has me stumped. #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@sking58 @eyeonaxs Schools are going Surface? How do you decide whether S gets a dedicated device? #ATchat https://t.co/Et1jJq7uPO

sking58 May 11 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@KarenJan @eyeonaxs Yes.

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@eyeonaxs @texthelp Yes, a great Chrome extension for schools that go Google. #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:53 PM EDT

In the last few minutes are there any other resources people want to share or questions for the group? #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:54 PM EDT

I have a question - are you finding students have access to the technology they need? Do you have to fight/advocate for it? #ATchat

nlakusta May 11 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Check this out #atchat https://t.co/nVQMBgcGAj

mmatp - Moderator May 11 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Did you miss something tonight? Don’t worry-we will post the Storify from tonight’s #ATchat tomorrow morning #ATinNH16

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Inclusive Education Policy Framework: Creating a Shared Vision from @nlakusta #ATChat https://t.co/T1WoecuU2G

nlakusta May 11 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Check this out #atchat https://t.co/nVQMBgcGAj

nlakusta May 11 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@KarenJan not fight for it but make Ts aware + have Ss use it #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:59 PM EDT

I worked with a 7th grade S today, eval'd him in 2nd grade.He remembered me showing him Co:Writer, which he loved. Hasn't used it.#ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 11 @ 8:59 PM EDT

He hasn't used it since middle school and he told me all the reasons why he needed it. Why didn't he have access??? #ATchat

tdcraw May 11 @ 8:59 PM EDT

@KarenJan some end this week, more next but most of Oklahoma out by May 24. #atchat