Week 1 – March 5th, 2024 Theme: Dear Colleague Letter on Assistive Technology
The US Department of Education released a Dear Colleague Letter on January 22, 2024 on assistive technology (AT), developing an IEP which includes AT and some examples of AT. This guidance may be helpful for your own knowledge and the knowledge of families you serve. Access the document in English and Spanish.
Week 2 – March 12th, 2024 Theme: Myths and Facts Surrounding Assistive Technology Devices and Services
In January 2024, The US Department of Education released a document entitled Myths and Facts Surrounding Assistive Technology Devices and Services. Use this document to inform yourself and parents about AT in early intervention, AT in K-12, AT services, AT costs, and AT devices. Access in English and Spanish.
Week 3 – March 19th, 2024 Theme: Accessible Educational Materials in the IEP
Ever wanted to understand the right questions to ask and how IDEA references relate to accessible educational materials, including assistive technology? The National Center on Educational Materials put together just the resource called Accessible Educational Materials in the IEP which outlines IDEA references with specific questions to ask related to IEP development. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED601683.pdf
Week 4 – March 26th, 2024 Theme: A Family’s Guide to Accessible Educational Materials
Do families you work with want to understand accessible educational materials (AEM) including assistive technology? The National Center on Educational Materials recently developed A Family’s Guide to Accessible Educational Materials which helps answer questions such as how to know if their child needs AEM, how to select suitable materials and what questions to ask towards these means. https://aem.cast.org/binaries/content/assets/common/publications/aem/a-familys-guide-to-accessible-educational-materials-a11y.pdf