Episode 94: Kelly Key: Supporting Core Words & AAC Implementation School District Wide

This week, Chris interviews Kelly Key about her role as Assistive Technology Coordinator with the Barrington 220 School District! They discuss promoting core vocabulary in Kelly’s district, using the SETT framework to evaluate AAC needs, helping to find communication opportunities in the school day, and more!

Key ideas this week include:

🔑 Discussion of the story on Twitter about Rachel Romeo teaching a young boy with ASD basic AAC skills during an 8 hour-flight.

🔑 Rachel & Chris’ experiences helping others with assistive technology out in public.

🔑 Kelly shares about growing her school district’s “Core Vocabulary Initiative” from 5 to 75 professionals!