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Certify your Stamp of Excellence

Certify your Stamp of Excellence

Consider obtaining one or more of the following certificates to show your commitment to parents, supervisors, colleagues, promote a higher standard of care, improve quality of instruction, and be recognized as a leader.

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Accessing Technology

Accessing Technology

We use technology daily – have you ever stopped to think about how you access a smartphone, tablet, or computer? How easy or hard is it? For many individuals with a physical or sensory (vision/hearing) disability, the simple act of managing an activity or using technology independently may be difficult.
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Back to School Checklist

Back to School Checklist

School is almost here, and you may be feeling excited, tired, overwhelmed, creative…or all of these! It's hard to get started at times but don't procrastinate (yeah, I know…easier said than done, right?!).
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Assistive Technology Inventory Checklist

Assistive Technology Inventory Checklist

Be honest; I am not the only one ready for Summer, Sun, and Sand! However, with Summer comes thoughts for the next school year, which means making to-do lists. Getting organized will make a huge difference and help you plow through that long list so you can get out and enjoy the fresh Summer air.
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Student Engagement and Assistive Technology Use

Student Engagement and Assistive Technology Use

The student needs to understand what assistive technology (AT) is and isn't and how it can help. The AT user also needs to know they are in control, and they get to make decisions about what they like and don't like. As an expert in the field, my knowledge and opinion on an AT user's best fit are trumped by the user's view. Why?
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5 More Remote/Hybrid Learning Tools

5 More Remote/Hybrid Learning Tools

With schools quickly transitioning back to full remote learning environments, we thought it would be a good time to introduce five more learning tools to help teachers and students.

Keeping lessons engaging and supporting student focus feels like an impossible task when teaching in a remote environment. Here are a few ideas to help you switch it up and keep it fresh.

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Five Chrome Extensions for Remote Teaching

Five Chrome Extensions for Remote Teaching

Many schools across the states have implemented either full or a hybrid learning scenario. Both teachers and students are navigating new teaching and learning experiences. To make this endeavor easier and more fun for everyone, below are must-have Chrome Extensions for remote learning.
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