Professional Development Philosophy
The AT Center at TCNJ strives to partner with teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, parents, and other stakeholders who support individuals using Assistive Technology (AT) and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) in NJ. We are centered around the belief that hands-on learning, collaboration, and capacity building are essential to fostering growth and success. We are committed to creating opportunities for active engagement, where learners can directly apply new concepts and skills in real-world contexts.
Collaboration is a cornerstone of this process, as it allows individuals to share insights, challenge perspectives, and collectively problem-solve. We believe in building capacity by empowering others with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to take ownership of their own learning and contribute to the development of their peers.
Reflecting on the best practices in instructional design, the AT Center’s professional development opportunities provide foundational knowledge of AT/AAC to help schools improve outcomes for all students.
All of our Professional Learning Opportunities are funded by the NJ DOE, Office of Special Education and are FREE.
Audience:
Our primary audience is educators and staff in schools across the state of New Jersey. We strive to work with all stakeholders to help increase inclusion efforts across the state.
- Gen Ed Teachers
- Special Ed Teachers
- Paraprofessionals
- Related Service Providers
- Families and Caregivers
- Administrators
Professional Development Services:
The AT Center offers a wide variety of professional development workshops, including customized professional learning experiences and ongoing coaching and mentorship to fit your district’s needs.
- Interactive Workshops (both in-person and virtual)
- Community of Practice and Study Groups
- Online Office Hours
- Ongoing Coaching and Development
Professional Development Topics:
Foundational Knowledge: The purpose of these PD opportunities is to build capacity and understanding for sustained change in how AT/AAC is considered and implemented in school districts throughout NJ.
- AT/AAC Consideration in the IEP and the SETT Framework
- AT and the UDL framework
- AT and Accessible Educational Materials (AEM)
- AAC Foundations and Consideration
- AT/AAC for Early Intervention
- AT/AAC for Transition
- Creating Accessible Educational Materials
Device, Disability, or Task specific Knowledge: The purpose of these PD opportunities is to focus on specific tools and the implementation of those tools in the classroom/community.
- Use What you Have: Built in Accessibility Features
- How do I make my Google Classroom Accessible?
- Tools for specific tasks (organization, literacy, math, etc.)
- Tools to support a specific disability category
Join us for the AT Summit – Tuesday October 7, 2025
The AT Center is excited to announce our partnership with the ATAC team to reimagine the NJ AT Summit and focus on AT and Inclusive Technology innovations in education!
“Bridging the Gap to an Inclusive Technology Ecosystem”
Date: October 7, 2025
Location: The College of New Jersey, School of Education Building, Ewing NJ
Only $49 for a full day of learning! Registration page coming soon
Are you interested in presenting at the AT Summit? Complete our 2025 AT Summit Call for Presenters Form
Past Webinars
View past webinars anytime on our AT Center YouTube Channel