Influence+Map+of+Action+Options

=Figure 5: Region 1 Influence Pattern of Action Options= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Level VI: = Actually have an AT job position at the ISD level to help provide training to the locals, and assist with completing evaluations, obtaining and performing trials with AT, etc. media type="file" key="Action Option 23.mp3" width="232" height="18"
 * Action Option 23: ISD ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY JOB POSITION**

Much work has been done over the years by the Region 1 AT Consortium to write AT Guidelines for our districts. Tweaking and modifying has certainly been done by individual districts, but should have the same underlying foundations as it is based on the law. Supervisors, principals, and directors need to discuss these guidelines together, and make them policy so we have a consistent plan for AT delivery and services accross our region. media type="file" key="Action Option 8 R1.mp3" width="267" height="19" A specific plan that is agreed upon and supported by the directors that includes their commitment for continuing education, financial support, etc. for AT. media type="file" key="Action Option 22 R1.mp3" width="244" height="18" I feel that we need to be in regular, face to face contact with the directors to share with them the things that are happening and going well in our region as well as the things that need improvement and, likely their support. Q: This is specifically the Northern Michigan Special Education Directors? Q: Would this also include directors at the local level? R: I was intending it to be the Northern MI Spec Ed Directors since we are looking at a regional level. I do agree that it would also be a good idea for ISDs and locals to establish those regular contacts as well...so, yes Peter, I would go for that! C: This response by Megan relates to the AT initiative of MITS, and specifically to the presentation Jeff made on the first day of the Co-Laboratory on the linkages among the various levels of a cascade from the state level to the bulding level. So the response from Megan includes all these levels, presumably. media type="file" key="Action Option 4 R1.mp3" width="268" height="20" = = = Level V =
 * Action Option 8: RECOMMEND DIRECTORS/ PRINCIPALS DISCUSS THE CURRENT AT GUIDELINES AND MAKE A PLAN** **FOR ADAPTING THEM REGIONALLY INTO POLICY**
 * In cycle with:**
 * Action Option 22: ESTABLISH DIRECTOR SUPPORTED AT PLAN**
 * and**
 * Action Option 4: ESTABLISH REGULAR CONTACT WITH DIRECTORS.**
 * Action Option 14** -