Journey to Assistive Technology in Pomona USD: Year 2020

  • Current state of assistive technology

    Current state of assistive technology
    Current assistive technology usageWe currently have limited access to technology for students with disabilities
  • Access to 1:1 device in each classroom

    Access to 1:1 device in each classroom
    Each classroom will have at least one device specific to the individual needs of students in the class. A cohort of special education teachers will be teaming with each school site technology teacher lead.
  • Blended learning available for disabled students who are home bound

    Blended learning available for disabled students who are home bound
    Students on home school via an IEP will be able to access classroom instruction via web cam or skype.
  • Access to a 1:1 device for every student with a disability

    Access to a 1:1 device for every student with a disability
    All students will have a device that is appropriate for them to access learning. Devices will be used at home and school.
  • Ongoing professional development

    Ongoing professional development
    Each special education teacher will be proficient at assessing student need for reading and writing accommodations using technology.
  • Differentiated technology

    Differentiated technology
    Differentiated technology will be a matter of course in all classrooms. All students with disabilities will have access to what they need to participate in instruction.
  • Students with disabilities will be indistinguishable from the general population

    Students with disabilities will be indistinguishable from the general population
    Technology will allow students with disabilities to achieve success in less restrictive settings.
  • Future schools in Pomona

    Future schools in Pomona
    All students will access learning through various resources. There will be no need for paper, pencils, desks, workbooks, copy machines, or printers. All learning will take place digitally. All students will have access to digital print, text to speech and speech to text.