The SC Department of Education has recently implemented a new statewide initiative designed to support districts and schools in obtaining the technology tools needed for differentiated instruction. Three new SC Assistive Technology Specialists have been hired (2 more to come) and can provide your district or school free technology tools, trainings and resources.
If you are a teacher, educator or district/school professional and would like to sign up for the AT Connect Listserv to receive additional information about their free services please respond by
October 1st to Elizabeth Bagley at ehbagley@ed.sc.gov or 803-935-5389.
Here are some of the free services offered:
Free Technology Tools
If you are a teacher, educator or district/school professional and would like to sign up for the AT Connect Listserv to receive additional information about their free services please respond by
October 1st to Elizabeth Bagley at ehbagley@ed.sc.gov or 803-935-5389.
Here are some of the free services offered:
Free Technology Tools
- Many free tools available
- Free computer accessibility options
Free Trainings
- Freeware, shareware, MS office tools, assessing and evaluating AT needs, intervention strategies
Free Resources
- Software information
- Grant opportunities
- Connections to free community resources
Assistance with:
- Struggling or at-risk students in regular education classrooms
- Early intervention prevention - response to intervention
- Students with disabilities
- English Language learners
Use of these services will NOT increase workloads. Most of the information will be delivered via monthly electronic newsletter. The goal is to support you in anyway possible.
Mary Jo Schneider
Pee Dee Region (Florence)
843-661-4836
mschneid@ed.sc.gov
Elizabeth Bagley
Midlands Region (Columbia)
803-935-5389
ehbagley@ed.sc.gov
Sue Maloney
Low Country Region (Beaufort)
843-987-0264
smaloney@ed.sc.gov
1 comment:
I hope that the program continues to receive backing, after the initial enthusiasm dies down a bit.
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