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. We also able to provide PD hours through TCNJ’s School of Education.
Upcoming Webinars:
FREE WEBINAR – Assistive Technology for Students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Join the AT Center at TCNJ and the Bergen County Special Services School District Sound Solutions team for a collaborative webinar exploring innovative tools and strategies that support students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (D/HH).
This session will spotlight real-world examples of assistive technology tools in the classroom, and will highlight collaborative practices that empower student voice, access, and independence.
Open to all professionals and families – especially those supporting students who are Deaf/HH. This webinar will offer meaningful insights into creating more inclusive, communicative, and accessible learning environments for D/HH students through the use of AT.
Join us for a night with Brad and Dan from ALL ACCESS LIFE!
Join the AT Center at TCNJ for a dynamic and inspiring webinar featuring All Access Life, a nonprofit organization dedicated to showcasing the power of assistive technology through lived experience.
Brad was born with nonverbal spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, but he never lets it hold him back. Dan began working as Brad’s aide 15 years ago. They are now best friends and business partners on a mission to make the world more accessible for all!
Brad and Dan are founders of a nonprofit called All Access Life whose mission is to empower people with disabilities to live their best life. They do so by reviewing and showcasing adaptive products on their website and social media channels. To-date they have over 320,000 followers on social media and their videos have been watched more than 64 million times!! Open to all learners, advocates, and community members, this webinar offers practical insights and a fresh perspective on what’s possible when accessibility meets advocacy.
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Join us for the AT Summit – Tuesday October 7, 2025
The AT Center is excited to announce our partnership with the DRNJ 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!
Are you interested in presenting at the AT Summit? Complete our 2025 AT Summit Call for Presenters Form
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
Past Webinars
View past webinars anytime on our AT Center YouTube Channel