Regional Local Assistive Technology Specialists: RLATS
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Regional Local Assistive Technology Specialists:
RLATS
Serving Small and Rural Districts
Today’s Purpose
• Review the RLATS project and discuss how to optimize RLATS services.
• https://regionallats.wikispaces.com
2005-2006
• RLATS program was launched in 2005-2006.
• The purpose of the RLATS project is to provide assistive technology assessment and implementation support to small and rural districts. RLATS support local assistive technology providers (LATS) and ESE teachers, within the classroom environment.
RLATS at Work
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The RLATS Project
FIVE RLATS
• Five RLATS were hired during 2005-2006. Each RLATS serves 5-7 districts. Wakulla, Jackson, Levy, Columbia, and DeSoto serve as fiscal agents.
• Wakulla was the first district to hire (August 2005-Missy Withers). The remaining four RLATS were also hired and began implementing services in ’05 - ’06.
4 TRENDS
TREND 1: Growth
• The RLATS project has been successful and continues to grow. The number of support visits has more than doubled since year 1 of data analysis.
• 537 visits to 1, 232
2008-2009
Baker 58
Bradford 18
Calhoun 23
Columbia 87
DeSoto 84
Dixie 27
Flagler 49
Franklin 47
Gadsden 24
Gilchrist 47
Glades 33
Gulf 26
Hamilton 73
Hardee 56
Hendry 74
Highlands 32
Holmes 31
Jackson 15
Jefferson 33
Lafayette 30
Levy 35
Liberty 45
Madison 41
Nassau 15
Sumter 17
Suwannee 43
Taylor 46
Union 10
Wakulla 68
Walton 18
Washington 27
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TREND 1: Growth
Year Number 4 2008 -200 9 (as of 6/8/09) 1232 3 2007 -2008 909 2 2006 -2007 537 1 2005 -2006 No d a ta base
RLATS conducting assessment
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TREND 2: Services to ASD
Noticeable increase in services to students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) 2008-2009.
TREND 2: Exceptionalities Served
In year 4 of project we see an increase in services to students with SLD and EMH.– 1st (most served): Autism Spectrum Disorder
(ASD) years 2, 3 and 4 - and increasing– 2nd (second most served): Physical Impairment
years 2, 3 and 4– 3rd (third most served): SLD - 2008-2009, TMH -
2007-2008, and PMH, Other - 2006-2007
Data base is being updated to reflect new terminology
TREND 3: Satellite Labs Working with FDLRS Technology Regional
Technology Services and District providers, four RLATS manage Assistive Technology Satellite Labs in their regions.
»Wakulla»Jackson»Columbia»Levy
TREND 3: Satellite Labs
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“Team meeting in Wakulla. The photo includes myself (RLATS), Denise Ray (Hearing Teacher/LATS), Sharon Scherbarth (Vision Teacher / LATS), Sherry Schiller OT and Larry Smith (PT). I initiated this team formation and led monthly meetings to discuss most involved students that required multiple services. The outcome of these meetings was more collaboration of services, better brainstorming and implementation of strategies and follow through.” Missy Withers
TREND 4: New ESE Directors
3 New ESE Directors as fiscal agents– RLATS Wakulla: Tanya English (Irene Savary)
• Missy Withers
– RLATS Jackson: Shawn Larkin (Diane Oswald)• Saundra Lunsford
– RLATS Levy: Rosalind Hall/ • Teresa Pinder
– RLATS Columbia: Robin Tally (Chris Bond)• Cheryl Libbert
– RLATS DeSoto: Roosevelt Johnson• Nancy Parker
RLATS and MAP
RLATS: Districts servedMissy Withers
69 Arran Road, Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-0065 ext. 285
(7) Wakulla, Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson Liberty, Madison, Taylor
Saundra Lunsford ESE Building
4302 Liddon Street, Marianna, FL 32246
(850) 482-1310
(6) Jackson, Calhoun, Holmes, Gulf, Washington, Walton
Cheryl Libbert,
820 SE Putnam Street , Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-8260
(6) Columbia, Hamilton, Suwannee, Lafayette, Baker, Nassau
Teresa Pinder
Box 217, Reddick, FL
352-209-3475 (c)
(7) Levy, Gilchrist, Dixie, Bradford, Flagler, Sumter, Union
Nancy Parker
530 Lasolona Ave, Acracia, FL 34266
863-990-3546
(5) DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Glades, Hendry
RLATS Map
Possible Talking Points
• Regional Meetings with ESE Directors/Fiscal Agents?
During 2005-06 when project was started, meetings were held within each Region to discuss implementation, schedules, management etc. Do we need to do that again? Do RLATS fiscal agents need to meet?
Action:
Possible Talking Points
• Implications of growth and follow up for services
What is satisfaction with student outcomes? Is there a need to discuss activity follow up, district involvement, protocol for service delivery etc?Action:
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• Project continuanceProject is successful and helpful. How
should we advertise results in order to highlight success stories ( and help insure continuance of project)?Action:
Possible Talking Points
• Your ideas?