Aligning Assistive Technology Service Delivery with MTSS Rachael Langley, MA CCC-SLP Augmentative/Alternative Communication Specialist, Eaton RESA Robin Pegg, MEd, COTA/L, ATP Assistive Technology Consultant, Eaton RESA
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Objectives Ideology Why Align? Structure What has to be in place in your organization? Process Who does What, When? In House Expertise Philosophy Who manages this? Establishing Standards Common Barriers What to do when
Assistive Technology is Everything you are already doing!
MTSS (Multi-tiered Systems of Support) is AKA: Response to Intervention (RtI) https://www.google.com/search?q=mtss&safe=active&rlz=1c1chfx_enus507us507&espv=210&es_sm=122&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=x&ei=qu0xu_tvnyjsoatqvylqaq&ved=0cakq_auoaq&biw=1280&bih=939#facrc=_&imgdii=y6ngdxu-whucm%3a%3bmirfib9yg9_wam%3by6ngdxu-w-hucm%3a&imgrc=y6ngdxu-w-hucm%253a%3bj_x0h-kwhz6tzm%3bhttp%253a%252f%252frippleeffects.com%252fimages%252f3tiers.jpg%3bhttp%253a%252f%252frippleeffects.com%252fcontext%252fbehavioral-rti%252f%3b762%3b516
Why Align your AT Service Delivery with MTSS? http://www5.esc13.net/thescoop/assistive-technology/files/2011/05/tiered_technology_framework_rti_udl.png
Structure Develop Internal Processes Present to Local Leadership for Collaboration & Insight Devices & Systems (Lending Library) Planned Purchasing Cross Platform Inventory Meraki (App Deployment) In House Expertise https://www.videouniversity.com/articles/how-to-edit-and-structure-your-documentary/
Process Graphic Vs. Text Simple Easy to follow Check for holes Clear identification of Roles & Responsibilities
Note: This decision making tree is aligned with the implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support AT/AAC Decision Making Tree RSP 2/2014
In House Expertise - Building your team Collaborative General Education and Special Education Consensus Philosophically Aligned Cooperative Unified support systems Communicative Easily understood by all staff members Connected Well versed in the latest technologies and educational practices Creative Able to figure out solutions to local struggles with a variety of constraints in play. http://www.melrosemac.com/portals/165499/images/screen%20shot%202013-11-20%20at%201.04.01%20pm-resized-600.png
Eaton RESA Educational Technology Team POHI/HI Teacher Consultant Sue Ramin-Hutchison (517)541-8906 shutchison@eatonresa.org Supports students with hearing impairments Equipment Recommendations Equipment Procurement Equipment Maintenance Supports students with writing disabilities related to a physical impairment or dysgraphia, e.g. Cerebral Palsy, amputation, etc. Assessment Training for staff, families, students Equipment Recommendations Equipment Procurement Equipment Maintenance Augmentative/Alternative Communication Specialist Rachael Langley, MA, CCC-SLP (517) 541-8794 rlangley@eatonresa.org Supports students and/or teams with supporting communication needs Evaluation Training for staff, families, students Equipment/System Recommendations Equipment Procurement Equipment Maintenance Assistive Technology Consultant Robin Pegg, Med, COTA/L, ATP (517)517-8770 rpegg@eatonresa.org Supports students and/or teams with curriculum (all subjects) access and/or environmental access needs Evaluation Training for staff, families, students Equipment/System Recommendations Equipment Procurement Equipment Maintenance Responsible for establishing and maintaining county-wide systems of support Instructional Technology Specialist Matinga Ragatz, MA (517) 541-8767 mragatz@eatonresa.org Supports teachers to deliver curriculum that incorporates technology and best practices RSP 11/2013
PHILOSOPHY Building Capacity Heavy Emphasis on Staff Development Missionary Work Rapport & Reliability Local Resources First Support BYOD IEP Language Purchase Limitations Apps vs. Devices Support of Insurance http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2013/08/psychlinks-another-resource-online.html
COMMON BARRIERS We ve always done it this way Change is hard But I want High Ticket items You do it Must have specialized person do this I don t do technology Fear of something new
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