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Dispelling Myths associated with Assistive Technology

Dispelling Myths associated with Assistive Technology

Educational Technology (OET) provided the guidance “to increase understanding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act’s (IDEA’s) requirements regarding assistive technology (AT) devices and services, and dispel common misconceptions regarding AT, while also providing examples of the use of AT devices and services for children with disabilities,” according to a Dear Colleague Letter accompanying the AT guidance.
The guidance, Myths and Facts Surrounding Assistive Technology Devices and Services, highlights 28 myths and facts related to AT devices and services. The guidance provides additional information and resources to support children with disabilities and identifies related requirements addressed in the IDEA

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Nevada PEP On Demand Trainings

Nevada PEP

Nevada PEP is the Parent Training and Information Center (PTI) for the state, serving families of children and youth with disabilities and behavioral health needs from birth to 26 and their service providers. Nevada PEP offers a variety of training workshops on special education, mental health care, and disability related topics.
Nevada PEP has prerecorded webinars on topics such as Making the Most Out of Your Baby’s Early Intervention Services, Behavior and Discipline in Schools, Evaluation and Response to Intervention (RtI), Introduction to Individualized Education Programs, “Considering College? Learn What’s Available and How to Get It”, and many more. Check them out here!

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Webinar | Return to School after Traumatic Brain Injury

Description:  This webinar will describe traumatic brain injury in children, including the prevalence , effects of the injury in children, models of care for children and return to school for children following the injury. Presenter:Juliet Haarbauer-KrupaSenior Health...

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Instructions | Parent Program Measures Survey Data Collection

Updated August 2024 Word version of these instructions Materials You Will Need to Conduct the Program Measures Surveys 1. You will receive an e-mail message that  includes the following information: a. The number of surveys that your center is to collect and submit....

Buzz | Transitioning Back to School

August…the month when families are enjoying the last few weeks of summer break, but it is also the month when families and students are starting to prepare for the upcoming school year. What new adventures and experiences will this new school year bring?

Parent Center Data Collection FAQs

Updated August 2024 In Part 1 of the data collection process, Parents Centers will use the data collection worksheet and accompanying definitions key to report: numbers of contacts with parents and professionals; an unduplicated count of parents served; demographic...

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