Assistive Technology Services:
Services
Regular education teachers, special education teachers, and principals learn about and use assistive technology tools with students whenever they see a need and see a tool (or device) to meet that need. Most of these accommodations are done without direct involvement from the Assistive Technology Services Department.
However, Knox County Schools provides a range of technical support and professional learning services to school personnel and their students, through the Assistive Technology Department. These services are directed toward: (1) improving instruction by increasing educator knowledge of assistive technology devices and services, and (2) enhancing student achievement by providing access to appropriate assistive technology devices and services.
Knox County Schools Assistive Technology Specialists support the use of assistive technology by:
(1) participating in IEP team and 504 committee meetings,
(2) consulting with teachers and parents,
(3) assessing student needs - directly and indirectly,
(4) teaching and modeling the implementation of new strategies,
(5) teaching professional learning courses, and
(6) providing a device loan program to students for extended trial use periods.
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