Using Technology with Inclusion Students

Ashley Crosby

Statesboro High School

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Topics to Be Covered

What is an IEP?Who Needs an IEP?Reasons for an IEPIEP ProcessMembers of the IEP TeamHow can WE help?Assistive TechnologyAssistive Technology DevicesUsefulness in the classroomExamples

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What is an IEP?IEP is an Individualized Education Plan that is designed to help kids with disabilities succeed in school.

The IEP describes the goals for a child during the school year, as well as support for how they can achieve those goals.

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Who Needs an IEP?

Children who have difficulty learning and functioning and have been identified as a special needs studentKids who struggle in school may qualify for support services, which will allow them to be taught in a specific way

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Reasons for IEPs

Learning disabilitiesAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)Emotional disordersMental retardationAutismHearing/Vision/Speech ImpairmentDevelopmental Delay

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The Process

Referral process begins when a teacher, parent or doctor is concerned that a child may be having trouble in the classroomData is collected about the student’s progress or academic problemsA team is formed and they complete their individual assessmentParent reviews the informationTeachers are informed on the findings

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Possible Members of the IEP Team:

PsychologistPhysical TherapistOccupational TherapistSpeech TherapistSpecial EducatorVision/Hearing SpecialistRegular Ed Teacher(s)Parent(s)

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How can WE help these students?

WE = regular education teachersStudents with IEP’s will be in our classes whether we teach inclusion or notBecause use of technology is growing within the classroom, we need to make sure we meet the technological needs of the special needs students, as well as our regular classroom students.

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Assistive Technology (AT)A general term that includes assistive, adaptive and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilitiesThis includes the entire process of selecting, locating and using the technologyNot commonly used in schools because teachers aren’t familiar with the technology or it is not included in the IEPHowever, federal law mandates that schools annually consider assistive technology accommodations in the IEP’s of all eligible students.

AT Devices

Any item, piece of equipment, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of a child with a disabilityCan be categorized as: No technology Low technology High technology

No technology: Any assistive device that is not electronic Items range from a piece of foam glued onto

the corners of book pages to a study guide

Low technology: Any assistive device that is electronic but

does not include highly sophisticated computer components

Items range from an electronic voice-recording device to a “talking watch”

High technology: Any assistive device that utilizes complex,

multifunction technology and usually includes a computer and the associated software

Areas where AT devices could be useful

Organization: graphic organizers, color-codingNote taking: video-taping lectures, emailing class notesWriting: grammar/spell checks, word predictionsAcademic productivity: calculators, PDAs, instant messaging/chatsAccess to reference and general educational materials: internet communications, multimedia tools, e-booksCognitive assistance: help students follow directions, establish to-do lists, take notes, check spelling or look up definitions

EXAMPLES:

Point and Touch: Portable touch screen for students who

have trouble manipulating the mouse

Personal frequency modulation systems (FM Systems): Miniature radio stations that operate on

special frequencies. Consists of a transmitter microphone

used by the speaker and a receiver used by the listener

Infrared Systems: Similar to the FM system, however, sound

is transmitted using infrared light waves

Induction Loop Systems: An induction loop wire is permanently

installed and connects to a microphone used by a speaker

The person talking into the microphone creates a current in the wire which makes an electromagnetic field in the room. Sound is then transmitted by a hearing aid

Boardmaker Visual Representation System including

objects, photographs, realistic drawings, line drawings, and written words for autistic children.

True Object Based Icons (TOBIs) Used for children who have difficulty

understanding two dimensional visual representation systems.

Can be any line drawing or picture, which are cut out in the actual shape or outline.

The child can both see and feel the symbol or shape

SignTel A signal interpreter that enables direct

communication between hearing and deaf persons

Enables viewing on the screen, seamless signing in real-time, translated from text or captured voice

Sensory Enhancers Adaptive/assistive devices which allow a

sensory-deficient student access to the environment through the use of technology

Types include audio output devices, braille writers, digitizers, character magnification devices, electronic scanners, eye sensor detectors

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Works Citedhttp://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/learning/iep.html#http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assistive_technologyhttp://uts.cc.utexas.edu/~wilbur/access/assistive.htmlhttp://www.ericdigests.org/2003-1/assistive.htmhttp://www.synapseadaptive.com/edmark/prod/tw/default.htmhttp://www.asha.org/public/hearing/treatment/assist_tech.htm

http://www.specialed.us/autism/assist/asst10.htmhttp://www.icdri.org/dhhi/signtel_interpreter_press_releas.htmhttp://www.nichcy.org/InformationResources/Documents/NICHCY%20PUBS/nd13.pdf