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SP+IT+T&L=Assistive Technology- It Adds Up To Support Students

Thursday, February 15, 1:00 pm–1:50 pm
Seattle Convention Center - 613

Assistive Technology is a combination of students' learning needs, special education, teaching, learning, technology, and instruction. Learn how a small school district organized a support team that brings all of this together with one goal in mind; provide the tools to support students' learning needs in the form of Assistive Technology.

Format:
50-minute Session
Focus Area:
1:1, Google, Special Education
Audience:
Administration, All Educators, Curriculum Specialists, ELL/ESL, Instructional Technology/Technology Coaches, Special Education Teachers
Skill Level:
All levels
Grade Level:
Grades K-12

Presented by


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Melissa Aar (Co-Presenter)
Speech Language Pathologist
Tukwila School District

I am a Speech-Language Pathologist and Assistive Technology Specialist for the Tukwila School District. I hold a Masters in Speech Pathology from the University of Melbourne, a Masters in Teaching from the City University of New York, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Washington. I am passionate about equity and access for all students, particularly those with disabilities or learning differences.


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Theren Hayes (Presenter)
Instructional Technology Specialist - teacher on special assignment
Tukwila School District #406

I am a veteran teacher of 20+ years. I am proficient at applying technology tools to enhance my teaching and better my students' learning; especially in a 1:1 environment. I am Google Certified Educator Level 1 and 2, Apple Educator, Read&Write Certified Educator, Seesaw Certified Educator, and well-versed in using Scratch's block coding.


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