Assistive Technology (AT) Network 2023-2024 #4

Description: The Assistive Technology (AT) Network provides districts with the opportunity for ongoing collaboration, support, legal updates, tools and resources in the area of assistive technology for students with IEPs. The quarterly AT Network meetings include presentations from experts in the AT field, best practice learning opportunities, and district resources.

This registration is only open to staff with AT Academy Members; if you are currently not a member, but interested in learning more about the AT Academy, please reach out to Stacy Duffy at stacy.duffy@cesa2.org.

Cost: Free; part of AT Network Membership

Presenter: Stacy Duffy

About the Presenter:

Stacy Duffy, the CESA 2 Transition and Identification Specialist, is an accomplished special education teacher and transition coordinator with a Master’s Degree in Education. She joined CESA 2 with an extensive background in special education and transition planning with an emphasis on inclusive education and improving postsecondary outcomes for students with IEPs. Since joining CESA 2, Stacy provides consulting services to school districts, facilitates the CESA 2 Transition Advisory and Assistive Technology (AT) Networks, and leads the Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) and Verbal Intervention (VI) trainings. In addition, she is the Director of the Wisconsin Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) Center and co-manages the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's AT Forward Project.

Cancellation Policy: Registered participants will receive a refund if they cancel prior to 3 working days before an event, minus any material costs that have already been incurred. Cancellations must either be made on MyQuickReg or by emailing cancel@cesa2.org. Because of our commitment to the presenter and the food vendor, participants who cancel less than 3 working days prior to the event or who do not attend the event, will be billed the full fee. CESA 2 reserves the right to cancel any event. Registered participants will be notified via phone and email if a cancellation occurs and will receive a full refund. 

Inclement Weather Policy: Every effort will be made to hold an event. CESA 2 will notify participants via email as soon as possible if an event has been cancelled due to weather conditions.

Disclaimer: CESA 2 will do its best to accommodate general dietary requests; if your dietary need is very specific or severe, you may want to bring your own lunch to ensure your comfort and health. CESA 2 does not assume liability for adverse reactions to food consumed or items one may come into contact with while eating at a CESA 2 event. If you have a dietary need or food allergy, please go into your MyQuickReg profile and update the special accommodations section. Notice of a special dietary need must be made 2 weeks in advance of the event.

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In-Person Events: Restrictions on our in-person events due to COVID-19 have been lifted. We will be responsive to what's happening within our communities, and guidelines from the CDC and local health agencies for future offerings and will update guidelines when necessary.