IU 28 Assistive Technology Updates
April 2024: Resources, News, & Professional Learning in AT
See what's happening in the world of Assistive Technology at ARIN!
AT for Complex Learner Professional Learning Session on 4/5 at ARIN
Participants made an eye gaze communication board to take with them!
A "Make & Take" Activity
Here's a board that one participant made!
Microlearning Time!
Participants rotated through 4 stations to learn about specific topics.
Hot Off the Press!
The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) has recently released guidance on Assistive Technology Devices and Services, in accordance with IDEA. You can check it out here!
Upcoming Professional Learning Opportunities
The school year is winding down! Here is the last AT professional development opportunity provided by Jayna Greenfield:
Freeport Autism Conference The Freeport Area School District is being held on April 27, 2024, and will feature presenters covering a variety of topics! Several presenters will be from ARIN IU 28, including Jayna Greenfield who will be presenting on "Increasing Independence Through the Use of AAC." Click on the link for more information!
PaTTAN is offering one more AT session this school year:
AAC Talks- an annual web conference, will be held this year on May 10th! For more information, look below!
Asynchronous Training Options
The following courses are available. Please let Jayna know if you are interested!
- AT 101
- Augmentative & Alternative Communication Basics
- Free AT Tools for Reading & Writing
AT Consultations
ARIN's AT Lending Library
Please see what we have in our lending library by clicking this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kVScjUtErVFuKDxOPtnnLABk2upkZ9ZR/view?usp=sharing
For a listing of iPads and apps in our lending library, click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rQ2_uDRyTW7ZXS9kNQCchG6wI63Y3-2z/view?usp=sharing
Please email Jayna Greenfield (jgreenfield@iu28.org) or Regina Madey (rmadey@iu28.org) to check availability and request an item.
Coaching, anyone???
For More Information....
Jayna's AAC & Distance Learning Site:
AAC & Distance Learning: Resources to Support Your Students & Families
Resources compiled by Jayna Greenfield, MS, CCC-SLP/L
Connect with Me!
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Email: jgreenfield@iu28.org
Website: www.iu28.org
Location: 2895 West Pike Road, Indiana, PA, USA
Phone: 724-463-5300