Office of Public Instruction – Special Education

This session will focus on designing inclusive programming and the tools needed for successful implementation. We will discuss the impact of inclusive classroom activities, recreation, field trips, and the arts and provide examples of equipment for accessing playgrounds, trails, snow, and beyond. Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to share positive impacts of an inclusive […]

Participants will explore different mounting solutions that allow students to access assistive technologies in multiple positions across environments. Focus will be on mounting options for speech generating devices, tablets, phones, and low-tech options to allow for inclusion and participation. In addition to paraprofessionals and teachers, this session is an excellent fit for therapists working in […]

A student's AAC should go everywhere the student goes, but practically speaking, this can be difficult. This session will explore how AAC can be used to support students with a variety of needs across environments throughout the school day. We will discuss how universal design encourages accessible communication for all students. Examples will be provided […]