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Brief online presentations on specific topics related to assistive technology.

District Staff Development Opportunities:

  • District Courses:
    District courses, sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and/or Carthage College, are offered for university credit or for no credit. Participants may opt for a letter grade or for a grade of Pass/Fail. Please visit the above web site to view a current list of courses and registration information.
  • Request Training: During the school year, Assistive Technology Support Personnel provide trainings to groups of people on a variety of topics. Trainings can be customized to meet your learning needs and scheduled by contacting someone in the Assistive Technology office. Previously requested topics include such things as: Boardmaker, Picture Exchange Communication System, AlphaSmarts, learning and specialized software, and augmentative communication device use.

Initiatives

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Degree Program and/or Continuing Education Courses:

  • University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM):
    UWM offers coursework in Assistive Technology.  Courses are offered through the School of Exceptional Education and the College of Health Sciences.  Course titles include:
    1. Assistive Technology Service Delivery in Schools
    2. Assistive and Instructional Technology for Students with Disabilities
    3. Introduction to Assistive and Rehabilitation Technology
    4. Introduction to Assistive and Instructional Technology
    5. Fieldwork in Assistive Technology
    6. Augmentative Communication
  • St. Norbert’s College:
    St. Norbert’s College, located in De Pere, Wisconsin, offers a Master of Science degree in Adaptive Education.  Course titles include:
    1. Introduction to Assistive Technology
    2. Adapted Computer Access
    3. Advanced Assistive Technology Application
    4. Assistive Technology Evaluation

Online Continuing Education:

  • AAC Institute Self-Study Program
    AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) Institute offers a self-study program in the area of AAC. The program “offers the opportunity to learn about various aspects of AAC that support the goal of the most effective communication possible for the individual.” The courses allow individuals to work at their own pace. No fee is charged.  All that is required is Internet access. ASHA credits are available for some courses.
  • Prentke Romich Company e-Training
    A variety of voice output communication devices are available from the Prentke Romich Company.  Their web based e-Training courses require the use of a phone and Internet connected computer. The classes are offered free of charge.
  • Creative Communicating
    Creative Communicating has a unique line of products and services for special educators, therapists, parents, children, and students.  Their products include teacher resource manuals, videos, puppets, software programs, adaptive equipment, engineering materials, workshops, and on-line courses.  All online workshops run for 8 weeks unless noted on the course description.  Every two weeks a new topic is posted.  Participation for credit is judged based on your participation in the discussion groups for each topic, and other assignments provided by specific instructors.  Various activities both on and off the computer will be included in each topic area such as, visiting other web sites, downloading programs, reading, or doing projects and/or viewing videos.  Each topic includes a graphic slide show(s).  ASHA CEUs, a certificate of participation, and graduate level continuing education credits are available.

Discussion Groups:

  • QIAT:
    QIAT is an acronym for Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology, pronounced like the word “quiet”.  The QIAT Consortium is a nationwide grassroots group that includes hundreds of individuals who provide input regarding a set of widely applicable Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology Services in School Settings. These Quality Indicators can be used as a tool to support school districts, assistive technology service providers, consumers, and university and professional developers.
  • ACOLUG: Augmentative Communication On-Line Users Group is a LISTSERV created to exchange ideas, information and experiences on augmentative communication by people from all over the world. By using e-mail, people who use augmentative communication and their friends and families discuss issues related to augmentative communication, such as equipment, funding, learning techniques and supports.