Back IN School Webinar Series:
Join the AT Center at TCNJ for a Back IN School webinar series and discover assistive technology tools and strategies designed to empower students and educators throughout the second half of the school year! Please register for each event via the links below.
AAC Conversations with Jordyn Zimmerman
Join the AT Center at TCNJ for two conversations with Jordyn Zimmerman; one focused on Speech-Language Pathologists and one focused on Educators.
Jordyn is a passionate educator and disability advocate. After being diagnosed as autistic at a young age, she did not receive access to augmentative communication until the age of 18. She now thrives on boldly showing up and redefining what is possible in learning spaces and throughout the broader community — and has personal experience challenging the status quo, which is featured in the documentary, This Is Not About Me.
AT for Transition and AI for Reading and Writing with Adam Krass,
Join the AT Center and AT Specialist Adam Krass, ATP for two informative webinars in January: AT for Transition and AI tools for Reading and Writing.
Thursday January 15, 2026: AT Overview for Transition
Thursday January 22, 2026: AI Tools for Reading and Writing
Virtual PD Day for AAC – Friday February 13, 2026
Introduction to AAC
Friday February 13, 2026 – 10:00am – 12:00pm
Join the AT Center at TCNJ for a collaborative live webinar focusing on supporting knowledge and use of AAC in the classroom. Open to all professionals interested in learning more about AAC.
AAC Evaluations in Schools: A Step by Step Approach
Friday February 13, 2026 – 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Join the AT Center at TCNJ for a collaborative live webinar focusing on supporting professionals when conducting comprehensive, team-based AAC evaluations in the school setting. Open to all professionals, specifically SLPs.
E-Ink Devices with Dr. Brian Friedlander
Join the AT Center as we welcome Dr. Brian Friedlander for a two part, LIVE webinar series: E-Ink Devices and Innovative tools for note taking.
Thursday February 19, 2026: E-Ink devices for note taking, reading, and organization
Thursday February 26, 2026: Innovative tools for note taking
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