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The Magnificent Seven:

Learn how Hernando County's AT team evolved to support children with diverse needs due to drugs and drowning incidents, enhancing educational outcomes through advanced technology and dedicated teamwork.

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The Magnificent Seven:

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  1. The Magnificent Seven: An AT Model That Really Works!

  2. Meet the Sheriffs • Caitlin DiCristofalo • 7 years as Bachelors-Level Assistive Tech in Hernando County • Lenore Remley • RESNA certified LATS

  3. The tale of Hernando County… • Two years ago, the AT Team consisted of: • Two LATS for 22 schools • One did evals, one covered technical troubleshooting • Rarely attended IEP meetings • Teachers/Therapists were expected to create their own visual supports as recommended by evaluation, with additional support from AT specialists if needed

  4. The tale of Hernando County… • In 2011, more than 2,000 newborns were diagnosed with drug withdrawal syndrome, narcotic exposure, or both, according to the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration* • Florida has the highest unintentional drowning rate in the nation for the 1–4 yr age group** *http://www2.tbo.com/lifestyles/breaking-news/2012/jul/23/more-babies-born-addicted-to-narcotics-in-florida-ar-439663/ **http://www.doh.state.fl.us/demo/InjuryPrevention/DrowningPrevention.html

  5. The tale of Hernando County… • Pre-K in Hernando has severe population--many due to drugs or drowning injuries--that need a lot of support when they enter school

  6. The tale of Hernando County… • In 2011, the ESE Director and SLP Coordinator had a new plan: • Two LATS • Evaluations • Trainings • IT • Inventory • IEP Meetings • Five Paraprofessionals (SLA/ATLs) • Assigned to various schools for weekly support • Create visual supports

  7. The tale of Hernando County… • Regional AT satellite Demonstration Lab

  8. Corralling the Team: Step by Step • Meet the Deputies:

  9. Corralling the Team: Step by Step • Revamp AT Procedures • Clarified AT procedures • Presented to Staffing Specialists and Therapists • Created new forms: • AT referral • Tech Tracking • Training record

  10. Corralling the Team: Step by Step • Training—introduce ATLs : • Devices: static and dynamic display communication devices, Alphasmarts, access switches, touch windows, ECUs, iPods/iPads • Software: Boardmaker, Read & Write Gold, MS Office, First Class, various cause effect software • Visual Supports: creating paper materials • UDL strategies and techniques

  11. Corralling the Team: Step by Step • Workspace: AT Lab • Wide central table for cutting, laminating, conducting meetings • Desk space for 5 ATLs and AT Specialists • Shelves! • Equipment • Networked printer, laminators, binding machine, paper cutters, corner rounder, scanner, velcro, markers, pens, tape, cardstock, housekeeping supplies

  12. The Cattle Drive: Team Routine • ATLs: • Each is assigned 3-5 schools • Visit each school at least once a week • Check in with ESE teachers and therapists • Install software, program devices, computer peripherals • Deliver/pick up equipment

  13. The Cattle Drive: Team Routine • AT Specialists: • Evaluations • Report written within a week • ATL is briefed • Attend IEP meetings

  14. The Cattle Drive: Team Routine • Weekly AT Meeting: • Everyone sits at table to report • Brainstorming • Plan appointments and evaluation dates • Fix/replace devices, fix/create visual supports • Review students’ progress over time • Minutes

  15. Professional Development • Pixon Project • Powerpoint Books • ABCs of Autism • Read & Write Gold

  16. Other Projects • Booth at 5K Walk ‘n Roll Disability Fair • Read & Write Gold trainings for Gen Ed classroom teachers at other schools

  17. Plans for future • Next steps faculty meetings • Training new LATS • Update forms on a regular basis • Update policies and procedures as the laws change • Training IEP teams to make good AT decisions (ongoing)

  18. Q&A

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