AT–Just One Thing (AT-JOT)

AT-JOTs are back!

Overwhelmed by PD? Don’t have time for a 90-minute webinar? We got you! AT-JOT stands for Assistive Technology–Just One Thing. These fast, 30-minute sessions each showcase just one assistive technology tool or strategy. Each JOT will be presented on Wednesdays at lunchtime and again after school. This year’s all-new topics include:

The ADE AT Loan Library has over 5,000 items in its inventory, from old standbys to the latest and greatest. ADE’s four AT Specialists and the Loan Library Program Coordinator will each share some of their recent favorites and tell you why you might want to “check these out.”

Register for September 29 at 11:30 

Register for September 29 at 2:30

Rewordify is free online software that simplifies English websites and text to a lower reading level with the click of a button, which is wonderful. And it can do much more than that! Come learn about all the fantastic but lesser-known features of Rewordify that can support students with disabilities that affect reading comprehension.

Register for October 13 at 11:30

Register for October 13 at 3:30

Teach your students to use common computer accessibility features that are right at their fingertips. Did you know that Chromebooks have accessibility features built in? Come and learn more about what you have available for your students. In 30 minutes, you will learn some of the features available to you and your students.

Register for October 27 at 11:30

Register for October 27 at 3:30 

We know that some students cannot write using traditional pencil and paper and that creating digital content is motivating and engaging for all students. Join us as we explore several websites that let students write and publish books, magazines, and comics, and learn about the features that can support students with disabilities.

Register for November 10 at 11:30

Register for November 10 at 3:30

The ability to use your voice to write was once an expensive and highly specialized accommodation for specific students. Now it is found in many places and is better than ever. It is a motivating tool for students who need a quicker way to get their ideas down or for those who simply struggle with fine motor skills or spelling. Join us to learn about the basics of speech recognition and review some easily accessible tools.   

Register for December 1 at 11:30

Register for December 1 at 3:30

     

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    Page revised 9/22/21

    From the Exceptional Student Services Blog

    INTERNAL PD OPPORTUNITY: 2022–2023 Project EASEL Professional Learning Series: Exploring Strategies for Social Emotional Learning Mon, Aug 15 2022 Professional Learning and Sustainability, Updates

    Special Education Administrators,

    Project EASEL, in partnership with ADE, would like to invite you to tune into the Exploring Strategies for Social Emotional Learning fall and spring professional learning series. We plan to share a variety of information and strategies that will support your understanding and implementation of assertiveness, self-efficacy, and self-regulation. 

    Registration is required for each session. Please view the this flyer with details of upcoming sessions and registration links. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m.
    INTERNAL PD INFO: Assistive Technology: Just One Thing (JOT) Fall Series Mon, Aug 15 2022 Updates, Assistive Technology Upcoming Events, Assistive Technology

    Dear Educators and Therapists,

    Are you overwhelmed by PD? Don’t have time for a 90-minute webinar? We got you! Please join the Arizona Department of Education/Exceptional Student Services/Assistive Technology Team for our fall series titled “Assistive Technology: Just One Thing (JOT).”

    These fast, 30-minute sessions will showcase just one organizational or assistive technology tool or strategy that you can use in your classroom or teacher/therapist life. Are mornings or afternoons better for you? No worries; each JOT will be presented on Wednesdays at lunchtime and after school. Choose the time that works for you. The first sessions will take place on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, from 11:30 a.m.−12:00 p.m. and again from 3:00−3:30 p.m. The topic will be Get GO-ing with Graphic Organizers.