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Terrific Tools for Reading and Writing

Terrific Tools for Reading and Writing. Local Assistive Technology Team (LAT). Assistive Technology Definition (AT).

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Terrific Tools for Reading and Writing

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  1. Terrific Tools for Reading and Writing Local Assistive Technology Team (LAT)

  2. Assistive Technology Definition (AT) • Any item, piece of equipment or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the function capabilities of a child with a disability. • IDEA Section 602

  3. What this means • Any tool or device that a student with a disability uses to do a task that he/she could not do otherwise without it. It can make the task easier, faster or done in a better way. • The device can be “lite” tech such as a pencil grip or as expensive as a computer.

  4. Assistive Technology is a tool. It will never replace good teaching. It serves to give struggling students and those with a disability a way to be successful with the curriculum.

  5. Who benefits from Assistive Tech • Any student with a disability from mild to severe. • Any student with reading, writing, math, communications, vision, hearing, or motor problems • ESOL students • Students with 504 plans • Struggling students who do not qualify for ESE services

  6. Assistive technology when matched correctly to a student’s need will make your job easier

  7. The FCAT Benefit • AT integrated with good strategies will have the greatest impact on students who score low on the FCAT • These students will have the greatest effect on your school scores

  8. Did you know the State of Florida allows a variety of assistive technology tools that may be used on the FCAT by students with disabilities? *These tools must be listed on the students IEP and used daily as part of instructional strategies.

  9. Legal Responsibilities for ESE • The school district is mandated by state and federal law (Individual with Disability Education Act) to determine if a student with disability needs assistive technology • This determination is made by the IEP Team

  10. AT Legislation • Tech Act (PL 100 407) Technology Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act • ADA (PL 101-336) Americans with Disabilities Act • IDEA-Individual with Disabilities Education Act

  11. AT Evaluation for ESE Students • A student may be identified by a teacher, therapist, or parent • The school support team ie… teacher, SLP, OT or PT determines FIRST if the need can be met at the school level. • A referral is submitted to the Local Assistive Technology Team (LATS) • The LATS will review the case and either request further information from the school or set up an appointment to evaluate the student.

  12. AT Purchase for ESE Students • The school district is required to provide the assistive technology if it is necessary to meet IEP goals • The device may go home if the IEP team determines that it is necessary to receive FAPE • Some students may receive funds from private insurance or Medicaid • These devices are then the property of the family

  13. AT Acquisition for Non ESE Student • School technology funds • Other school funds • Grants • Community groups • Fund Raiser

  14. The Local Assistive Technology Team (LATS) • Joanne Stidham- Speech Language Pathologist (LEAD) • Lourdes Day- Technology Specialist-FDLRS • Lorrie Prince –Speech Language Diagnostician • Judy Sanders- Occupational Therapist –ESE

  15. Contacting the LAT team • The LAT team will consult and train school staff • Contact them at ESE 534-0934 • OR • FDLRS 647-4258

  16. Accommodation vs Modification • Accommodation is changing HOW the student learns • EX-Setting, time, length of assignment, AT • General diploma • Modification is changing WHAT the student learns • EX-4th grade math in an Algebra class • Special diploma

  17. Assistive Technology Consideration • Ask the right questions? • What specifically does the student need to do? • What is he/she currently using? • What specific IEP goal must the child meet?

  18. Evaluation, Practice, Opportunities, and Review • AT should be evaluated in the child’s natural setting • Success of AT comes with daily opportunities • AT integral part of the curriculum • Continuous review of technology effectiveness

  19. Assistive Technology Groups • Two Major Groups • Assistive Technology (Curriculum and Instructional Tools) • Augmentative Tools and Devices(Communication)

  20. Assistive Technology Range • Range • Lite tech (LoTTIE Kit) • Easily accessible • Low cost • Used by Peers • High Tech • Very task specific • Higher cost • Sometimes makes student feel “different” from peers

  21. Types of Assistive Technology • Reading • Writing(Motor) • Writing (Composing) • Math • Organizing/Studying • Computer Access • Communication • Self Help

  22. Reading • High lighter tape • Reading guides • Color filters • Picture /symbol text match • Scan and read software • Changes in text size, fonts, spacing, color and background

  23. Highlighter Tape • Highlighter tape can be used to highlight directions, important formulas, or to separate questions from a series of answers. • Unique accommodations • Cost $2.00 a roll

  24. Reading Guides • Reading guides can help the student track words while reading material in the FCAT booklet. • Cost $ 9.00 set of 5

  25. Color Filters • Colored filters may help a student with perceptually based reading problems overcome print or background distortion. • Cost $25 for See It Right Demo Kit

  26. Reading • Adapted Ruler • Digital Recorder • Magnifiers • Reading Stand • Page Tabs

  27. Digital Recorder • Assists a students when providing oral responses to FCAT questions. • Helps the proctor accurately record each response. • Cost $20.95

  28. Magnifier • A magnifier will enlarge images of maps, drawing, patterns and letters used in the test booklet. • Cost $1.95

  29. Reading Stand • Reading Stands or Page Ups helps the student position the test booklet for better viewing • Cost $6.95

  30. Writing- Motor Aspects • Pencil grips • Evo or lighted pen • Magic Rub • Writing guides • Slant boards • Raised line paper • Portable word processor • Voice recognition

  31. Pencil Grip • Pencil grips encourage proper hand-pencil positioning during writing. It also provides greater comfort, legibility, speed, and reduces hand fatigue. • Cost $9.95 (set) or $.50 each

  32. Writing Guides • A writing guide will help the student keep their writing on the lines and produce a legible response when responding in the FCAT answer book. • Cost $4.50(page guide) • Cost $1.50 (signature)

  33. Raised Line Paper • Raised Line Paper provides a student with visual or tactile guidelines. • Cost $16.50

  34. Portable Word Processors • An alternative keyboard will help a student, who cannot respond orally or who cannot produce a handwritten response, type answers to FCAT assessment items. • Cost $199.00

  35. Writing –Composing • Stickies • Writing templates • Webbing and outline software • Hand held spell checkers • Word processor with auditory feedback • Word prediction software

  36. Math • Grid paper • Talking Calculators • Abacus / Number lines • Grip ruler • Math practice software

  37. Math Grids • Math grids provide more space for computations and help the student organize and align computational steps. • Cost $10.00

  38. Talking Calculator • A talking calculator reads back entries and answers to aid a student who needs auditory help in calculation. • Cost $20.95

  39. Adapted Grip Ruler • An adapted ruler will help a student with poor hand or finger dexterity grasp and manipulate a ruler for those FCAT assessment items where measurement is required. • Cost $1.00

  40. Organizing/Studying • High lighters • Color coding system • Page Tabs • Print or picture schedule • Hand held scanners

  41. Page Tab • Tabs give the student an easier way to grip the page and helps the student quickly locate important material. • Unique accommodation • Cost $3.50

  42. Computer Access • Extended or mini keyboard • Track balls or joystick mouse • Switch Interface • Voice recognition • Word predication or expansion • On screen scanning

  43. Communication • Picture symbols • Voice output devices • Eye gaze frame • Device with speech synthesis

  44. Daily Living • Non slip materials • Adaptive devices for feeding and hygiene • Environmental Control Unit (ECU)

  45. ReflectionHow can you integrate lite tech into your instruction?

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