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Texas Assistive Technology Network Statewide Conference 2013
Come to Houston to experience what assistive technology can offer you, your staff, campus and/or district regarding accommodations, process and consideration, technical expertise and training.
Make Connections!!
See preliminary schedule and view sessions!

June 11 - 13, 2013 Three days!!
Region 4 Education Service Center 
Early bird rate good until April 1 - Accepting registrations
now...  Register here!

For more information, go to www.texasatconference.net
Podcast Blogpage
This is a great way to listen to a few of this year's speakers and gain information in an audio format. 2012
Podcasts are available here!
For further information on the TATN Statewide conference...
Kirk Behnke, Lead Facilitator - kbehnke@esc4.net
Collaboration of online modules with OCALI
TATN is currently working with the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) to provide Assistive Technology Internet Modules (ATIM). From the latest trends to the basic foundations of assistive technology practice, the Assistive Technology Internet Modules (ATIM) provide educators, professionals, families, persons with disabilities, and others a convenient platform to gain the assistive technology information they need. The modules cover a wide range of topics, are conveniently available anytime and are in an easy to understand format. Written by experts from across the U.S., all online modules are free, and are designed to showcase how assistive technology can dramatically improve the education and quality of life for people with disabilities.
Welcome to TATN
Assistive technology enables students with disabilities to access the curriculum, increase independence and participate actively in education and life activities. Thank you for visiting our site today and we hope you find the resources you need to successfully include technology devices and services for your schools.
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Welcome to our new webpage (April 2013)
We hope you find our new look and new resources helpful as you go consider the possibilities in regards to assistive technology tools and strategies for you or your students!
TATN Statewide Conference 2013
June 11 - 13, 2013
Region 4 Education Service Center
7145 West Tidwell, Houston, TX  77092

Participant Registration is open!

The Early Bird Rate is $75 and is good until April 1, 2013!
After April 1, you can still register for only $105 for the full 3-day conference.
Please note:  We will start a waiting list at 750 registrants, therefore early registration is encouraged.
Click this link to register for the conference!

Pending speakers
:
If you have received notice that your submission was accepted, please register with your speaker promo code

Exhibitors
registration:
Please contact Cecilia Robinson at Cecilia.Robinson@esc4.net

Sponsorships for the conference:
If you are a business/vendor and would like to find out about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Kirk Behnke at Kirk.Behnke@esc4.net

For more details on this conference including travel/lodging, schedule, exhibit times, etc. go to our conference page  (www.texasatconference.net)
Click to register!
Webinar -- Top 10 Technology-related Issues in Special Education
Presented by Teri E. Engler SRAGA HAUSER, LLC

Part 1
(recorded on September 25, 2012)
Go to http://bit.ly/Qwc48v to review the recorded session.
PDF presentation/handout Part 1
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Transcript for Part 1 (PDF version)
Transcript Part 1 (text version)
Part 2 (recorded on December 6, 2012)
Go to http://bit.ly/122r8yg
PDF presentation/handout Part 2
Transcript Part 2 (PDF version)
Transcript Part 2 (text version)
PLEASE NOTE:  Be patient... these recorded webinars may take a few minutes to download.
Mission
Texas Assistive Technology Network (TATN) is working to ensure that students with disabilities receive assistive technology devices and services when needed to benefit from a free, appropriate public education. The TATN consists of representatives from each of the Texas Education Services Centers, and the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Region 4 Education Service Center (Region 4) in Houston, TX provides statewide leadership for the network. Through a comprehensive planning process, the TATN has developed a framework for statewide collaboration. Priorities in professional development and technical assistance focus on providing training, products and services that: - build district capacity in assistive technology knowledge and skills - promote strategies for building the literacy skills of all students, and - are aligned with statewide literacy initiatives.
Texas Education Agency's (TEA) Leadership Functions
Click below to review all Leadership Functions & projects which TEA supports. Education service centers (ESCs) provide state leadership for special education related functions. The ESCs listed next to the function are considered the Lead ESC. Each lead ESC is responsible for establishing and coordinating a 20-region network for their function. The purpose of the 20-region network is to ensure ongoing communication between ESCs about state-level needs assessment processes, planning, and implementing and evaluating statewide activities.
TEA Leadership Functions and projects