Back to School Webinar Series (2025-2026):
Join us for a webinar series beginning in September focused on topics such as: Neurologically Informed Music Therapy, Adapting Music for students with disabilities, Use of Partner Assisted Scanning, Digital Accessibility, and Assistive Technology in the Classroom. We will be uploading videos weekly from September 11, 2025 until November 20, 2025!!!!
View all our webinars in this series on demand via our AT Center YouTube Channel!
Assistive Technology Community of Practice
The Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center (https://at4nj.org/) and The Assistive Technology Center at TCNJ (https://atcenter.tcnj.edu/) are excited to introduce a year long Community of Practice (CoP) focused on building district level capacity to provide effective Assistive Technology services. Learn about technology tools while improving your processes in order to deliver quality AT solutions to learners.
Facilitated by seasoned Assistive Technology practitioners, this CoP will consist of virtual learning opportunities throughout the 2025/2026 school year.
Access to ATIA’s Learning Center from DRNJ
The Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center (ATAC) is pleased to announce a partnership with the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) to provide complimentary unlimited access to the ATIA Learning Center. The Learning Center provides access to an array of recorded learning sessions focusing on all aspect of assistive technology.
Learn more on the ATAC website. To obtain your FREE access to this online learning opportunity, please fill out their Google Form.
Please note: This opportunity is only for New Jersey residents and those who work for New Jersey agencies.
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.
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