Upcoming In-Person Events!
LRC Hands on Demo Days!
The AT Center is excited to announce a series of Assistive Technology Demo Days coming to a Learning Resource Center (LRC) near you! These sessions will give educators and other professionals the chance to try out a wide range of AT and AAC tools, and learn how they can be implemented in the classroom to support diverse learners in the classroom and beyond.
These learning opportunities offer practical, interactive learning in a relaxed, supportive environment. We hope you will discover tools and strategies that you can bring back to your students and school teams.
PLEASE REGISTER for these IN-PERSON SESSIONS!
We hope to see you there!
AT Summit – October 6, 2026
The AT Center team is excited to continue our partnership with the Richard West Assistive Technology Center at DRNJ to reimagine the NJ AT Summit and focus on AT and Inclusive Technology innovations in education! Save the Date for the AT Summit at The College of New Jersey, School of Education building. Registration coming soon!
Interested in being a presenter? Please fill out our Google Form by April 27, 2026.
Webinar Series with the Student Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN)
Join the AT Center as we partner with SPAN on an AT webinar series focused on supporting parents.
April 14, 2026 – Introduction to AAC – Register Here!
May 21, 2026 – AT for Transition – Register Here!
September 24, 2026 – AT Consideration in the IEP – Register Here!
Attendee Evaluations and Contact Hours
We are able to offer Contact Hours through the TCNJ School of Education for anyone attending our LIVE in-person and virtual events.
Please complete our AT Center Evaluation to receive a Certificate of Contact Hours.
Past webinar series on the AT Center YouTube channel:
Visit the AT Center YouTube channel to watch the presentations from our Back To School and Back IN School webinar series and discover assistive technology tools and strategies designed to empower students and educators throughout the school year!
Professional Development Philosophy
The AT Center 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 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