Overview
We believe all students can become more independent and confident learners. By providing students with opportunities to explore different kinds of assistive technology tools that support their learning needs, doors can open for those with highly complex profiles who may be socially/emotionally fragile. Using specific resources can help determine which AT Tool from the toolbox helps support learners in both a digital and print-based-text world. A toolbox approach enables a learner to complete tasks that they could not have otherwise completed independently. Tools that are user-friendly and minimize the number of steps required help to engage and empower learners.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify seven learning tasks students with complex profiles (e.g. LD, MID, DD) are required to complete within the classroom environment.
- Discuss two resources that can help determine which AT Tool from the toolbox will help support that specific learner's profile to complete the required task as determined per the SETT Framework.
- Describe at least six assistive technology tools that empower complex learners to become more engaged, empowered and independent.
Primary & Secondary Strands
Education & Learning: Early Intervention - 12/Higher Education; Mainstream & Web Accessible Technologies
Target Audience
- Accessibility Professional
- Administrators
- AT Specialists
- Consumers/Individuals with Disabilities
- Consultants/Trainers
- Educators
- Family Members
- Instructional Technologist
- Occupational Therapists
- Paraprofessionals
- Speech-Language Pathologists
- Special Education Educators
Experience Level
Intermediate
Primary Life Cycle Addressed
Elementary - Secondary (K-12)
Session Delivery Format
Live stream
Course Schedule
This course was given during the ATIA 2023 Conference on Friday, February 3 from 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (EST)
Continuing Education Credits
For Satisfactory Completion and Continuing Education information, please visit: ATIA Learning Center CEUs
ASHA CE Information: Recorded Session
Start date of ASHA CEUs offering: September 15, 2023
This course is also offered for the following CE Provider Credits:
ACVREP; AOTA; IACET
For: 0.10 CEU Units or 1.0 CEU Hours.
End date of CRC CEUs offering: January 30, 2024
As this course was included in the ATIA 2023 Virtual Event series, please refer to the ATIA Learning Center CEUs page for further information on how to submit your CRC CEUs for this course to CRCC.
Speaker/s:
Jennifer Kostanowicz, M.A., SLP, Reg. CASLPO
Halton District School Board, Assistive Technology Team
Biography
Jennifer Kostanowicz is a Speech and Language Pathologist in the Halton District School Board in Ontario, Canada. She is a member of the Assistive Technology team responsible for providing implementation and management of assistive technology services, as well as, support and leadership across the system. As an AT SLP, Jennifer looks to help educate and innovate using various modalities of assistive technology. She is passionate about supporting students with complex needs and building confidence and independence through the integrated use of various assistive technology tools to foster communication and improve learning for the students she supports. She has been an SLP for seventeen years, specializing in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). She recently presented at ASET Conference (Association of Special Education Technology) in Niagara Falls, Ontario and looks forward to sharing her experiences and knowledge with you to further the conversation on how best to support our complex learners.
Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Salary from employment
Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: No
Judy Sackville
Halton District School Board, Assistive Technology Lead
Biography
Judy Sackville is an Assistive Technology Lead in the Halton District School Board in Ontario, Canada. She is responsible for providing management of Assistive Technology services, support and leadership across the system. Being a long-time special educator, she is passionate about incorporating strategies and tools to support a diverse range of learners. Judy has a vast teaching experience from: French, Special Education Resource Teacher, Junior/ Intermediate classroom, a self-contained class for students with Learning Disabilities, Assistive Technology Trainer and is now in her current role. As an AT Lead, Judy transforms learning and teaching using assistive technology across Halton to best support student needs. She believes student voice inspires educators to recognize potential in all learners and assists in building a toolbox of strategies. A Toolbox approach both engages and empowers ALL learners, especially those who struggle, building both independence and confidence. She has presented at various educational conferences in Ontario and the US. Judy is an executive member of the Association of Special Education Technology Committee helping advance Assistive Technology in Ontario schools and receives no financial compensation.
Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Salary from employment
Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: Yes
Judy is an executive member (Co-Director) of the Association of Special Education Technology Committee helping advance Assistive Technology in Ontario schools and receives no financial compensation. This is a professional membership that influences my material that receives no financial compensation.