Overview

School Administrators must have a working knowledge of the federal laws related to assistive technology devices and services as they apply to school districts. This module will provide a working knowledge of these laws as well as an understanding that good leaders will facilitate the integration of AT throughout their district to support both general and special educators as well as the students they serve.
- What's Included
- 39 pages
- Pre/post-assessments
- Optional $10 certficate
- Identify and describe the definition and scope of assistive technology devices and services and the implications for students with disabilities.
- Describe the administrator's legal responsibilities pertaining to the provision of assistive technology for students with disabilities.
- Identify critical areas of administrative support and leadership for developing and delivering assistive technology services.
Module Authors
Kathy Staugler, M.A.
During thirty-five years in education, Kathy worked as a speech-language pathologist, special education teacher, and regional consultant for assistive technology. Her primary focus has been on students with significant disabilities and the development of strategies to enable students to participate, communicate and make progress within their educational programs.
Module Contributors
Jan Rogers, MS, OTR/L, ATP
Jan Rogers is currently the Program Director of the OCALI Assistive Technology Center. She is an occupational therapist and is also a RESNA certified ATP who has worked in a variety of agencies serving the needs of individuals with disabilities. She has taught assistive technology courses at The Ohio State University and currently teaches in the on-line AT certification program at Bowling Green State University. Additionally, she is a frequent presenter at local, state and national conferences on the topic of assistive technology.
Heather J. Bridgman M.S., ATP
Heather Bridgman is a rehabilitation engineer and has worked in both the medical and educational environments. Her specialties include computer access, augmentative communication, universal design for learning and online learning. She presents regionally and nationally on these topics. Heather has earned a master's degree in systems engineering as well as a teaching license in the area of high school mathematics. She is currently employed with the OCALI AT&AEM Center as an Assistive Technology Consultant. Bridgman is certified as a RESNA Assistive Technology Professional, teaches AT courses at Ashland University and is a co-author of the book "Show Me: A Teacher's Guide to Video Modeling".
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