Overview

Step into the magical world of "Take a Minute," where we embark on a whimsical journey to ensure that every student possesses the most splendid and enchanting learning materials. Our initiative is like a golden ticket, crafting materials with such brilliance that they become accessible to students of every hue and shade. Won't you join us in this delightful adventure and depart with a wondrous framework for engaging in conversations that celebrate accessibility for ALL students?

Learning Objectives

1. Address accessible educational materials and assistive technology by sharing two points they could introduce to their school or district.
2. Address two ways take a minute will impact the consideration process during an IEP meeting.
3. Describe two examples of what their current process and explain the potential impact of integrating "Take a Minute" into these processes.

Strand(s)

Education & Learning: Early Intervention – 12/Higher Education

Target Audience

Accessibility Professional; Administrators; AT Specialists; Alternative Media Specialist; Occupational Therapists; Rehabilitation Counselor; Speech-Language Pathologists; Special Education Educators

Experience Level

Introductory; Intermediate

Primary Life Cycle Addressed

Elementary - Secondary (K-12)

Session Delivery Format

In-person presentation with recording

Course Schedule

This course was given at the ATIA 2024 Conference on Friday, January 26 from 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM (EST)

Continuing Education Credits

For Satisfactory Completion and Continuing Education information, please visit: ATIA Online Education CEUs

This course is offered for the following CE Provider Credits:
ACVREP; AOTA; ASHA; CRC; IACET
For: 0.10 CEU Units or 1.0 CEU Hours

Speaker/s:

Paula Gumpman, ED.S.

Georgia Dept. of Education - Special Education, Program Specialist

Biography

Paula Gumpman is a program specialist with the Division for Special Education Services and Supports, she leads the AEM cohort and supports the instructional materials center. She is also the lead with the Georgia Assistive Technology Partnership and supports districts across the state with accessing supports within the AT partnership. She received her EdS. from Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, Tennessee, and her Master of Science degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Salary from employment

Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: No

Amanda Inman

Paulding County School District, Assistive Technology Specialist

Biography

Amanda is in her 27th year as a special education staff member and 22nd year serving as a Paulding County Assistive Technology Specialist. She began her career as a Severe and Profound Teacher then transitioned into an itinerant Orthopedically Impaired Teacher and AT Specialist. Amanda has an M.Ed. in Leadership with Technology Certificate and Ed.S. in Teacher Leadership with Instructional Technology. She has co-chaired the program committee for the Georgia Assistive Technology in Education Seminar (GATE) for 10 years and is currently co-chairing the conference. Amanda has also sat on the program committee of Georgia Educational Technology Conference (GaETC) to assist in increasing sessions relating to UDL/Assistive Technology into the conference schedule for 11+ years. Amanda was a recipient of the Georgia Tools for Life Innovation Award and received District Support Service Employee of the Year 2023. She has shared her passion for Assistive Technology, AEM and UDL at ATIA, ISTE, GaETC, IDEAS, GPAT Summer Institute, GATE and locally to staff, parents, and students in her district.

Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Salary from employment

Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: No

Somer Smith

Marietta City School District, Assistive Technology Specialist

Biography

Somer is the Coordinator for Assistive Technology, Related Services & Itinerant Teachers, and Speech Language Pathologists for Marietta City Schools. Somer supports assistive technology ranging from low incidence to high incidence as well as AAC. Somer is currently participating in the AEM Cohort pilot program in GA and participates on the GA DOE AEM Leadership committee. Somer received her bachelors of science in communication sciences & disorders from University of Georgia, her master’s of science in communication disorders from Western Carolina University, and her educational specialist degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Lincoln Memorial University.

Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Salary from employment

Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: No

Jessica Mills

Paulding County School District, AAC Specialist

Biography

Jessica is a Speech-Language Pathologist with over 15 years of experience in the school setting. For the past 2 years she has served as the AAC Specialist for the Paulding County School District supporting students and their teachers/families with complex communication needs as well as providing district-wide professional learning and district initiatives for best practices related to supporting communication in the educational setting . She received her Bachelors of Science in Education as well as her Masters in Education degrees from the University of Georgia. Jessica has previously presented at the Georgia Assistive Technology in Education Seminar (GATE) providing “make and take” sessions for a variety of educational professionals.

Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Salary from employment

Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: No

Cecille Bolton, EdD

Paulding County School District, Assistive Technology Specialist

Biography

Dr. Cecille Bolton is a reading endorsed veteran educator, with over 19 years of experience in special education. Dr. Bolton has served as a PK-5 low-incidence teacher, grade chair, and special education department chair. She currently serves as an Assistive Technology Specialist in the Paulding County School District supporting the implementation of academic learning aids and organizational tools for high incidence learners. She received her doctorate in Educational Leadership/Educational Technology from University of Phoenix and is a published children’s book author (Georgia Blue) and story time enthusiast (Dr. Sunshine). Dr. Bolton presented at the 2020 Georgia Association for Educators of Young Children (GAEYC) virtual conference, 2022 Georgia Educational Technology Conference, and served as presenter and steering committee member for the 2022 Georgia Assistive Technology in Education (GATE) conference.

Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Salary from employment; Publishing royalties as an author.

Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: No