The ATP Education Program Academy is a one-stop shop for learning about assistive technology and how to provide quality assistive technology services to children and students receiving special education services. The ATP Education Program Academy offers a number of different learning opportunities to help individuals and teams ensure that their AT services are effective. Each of the programs are described below along with links to register or access each program and/or to learn more.
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The ATP Education Program Webinar series offers a collection of short webinars on a variety of topics. These topics range from focusing on specific assistive technologies to learning how to provide high-quality assistive technology services to children and students receiving special education services.
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The ATP Education Program has partnered with the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) to bring the ATIA Learning Center to all residents of Nebraska. The ATIA Learning Center has over 120 high-quality professional development webinars and courses. These are available at no charge for Nebraska Residents and many include ASHA and/or IACET CEUs at no additional charge. Register to Access the ATIA Learning Center
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Quality course design is instrumental toward supporting student success. That is, when an online learning environment is well designed, everyone achieves more, learns more, and is more equitably represented. This course was designed to support you in designing effective and accessible online learning environments specifically using the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in the context of contemporary learning management systems. Learn more about the Online by Design Course Register for the first Cohort by 8/27/2021.
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The Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology (QIAT) is a set of professional guidelines to improve the quality and consistency of AT delivery. This research-based set of practices will serve as the focus of a year-long book study. This book study is beneficial for
Learn more about the QIAT Book Study Register by 9/10/2021.
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Comprehensive Literacy for All: Teaching Students with Significant Disabilities to Read and Write by Karen Erickson and David Koppenhaver will serve as the focus of this year-long book study. Drawing on decades of classroom experience, the authors present their own innovative model for teaching students with a wide range of significant disabilities to read and write print in grades PreK-12 and beyond. In this book, readers will:
Register by 8/27/2021
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The n2y Coaching Certification Course will allow individuals to receive training on n2y products (e.g., Unique Learning System, News-2-you, Symbolstix, etc.) and become trained coaches for others who are needing training and support. Individuals taking this course will focus on the following topics:
Learn more about the n2y Coaching Certification Course
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Led by a RESNA authorized instructor and current ATP, this training seminar provides a comprehensive review of assistive technology concepts and industry best practices. Several types of activities are used throughout the course to reinforce topics and increase knowledge retention. These activities include open-ended questions from the instructor to the students, poll questions, quizzes, group activities, and discussions. This interactive learning technique is based on sound adult learning theories. Features of the Course Include:
Learn more about the RESNA AT Fundamentals Course Register by 8/20/2021.
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The AT Cadre is an opportunity for individuals from around Nebraska to receive individualized coaching and support to develop their knowledge and skills related to providing quality assistive technology (AT) services to children and students with disabilities.
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