As generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), Assistive Technology (AT), and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) tools rapidly evolve and converge, they are transforming educational landscapes for diverse learners. On Wednesday, June 25, 2024, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., NCEO and the Council of Chief State School Officers’ (CCSSO) Assessment, Standards, and Education of Students with Disabilities (ASES) collaborative will jointly hold a forum, At a Crossroads: The Intersection of AT, AAC, and AI in the Education of Diverse Learners. This in-person forum will be held immediately following the National Conference on Student Assessment (NCSA) in Denver, Colorado.

The session will begin with a state education agency representative sharing how they are navigating implementation challenges and policy development. Then, leading experts in each domain will provide essential insights and foundations for understanding these powerful tools. Building on these presentations, facilitated discussions will encourage participants to collectively explore the complex intersections of these technologies within assessment contexts for students with disabilities, English learners, and English learners with disabilities.

Through a balance of informative presentations and interactive discussions, participants will benefit from both expert knowledge and the collective wisdom of their peers. These exchanges will address practical applications and policy implications specific to different student populations and assessment contexts. This forum is open to participants attending either the National Conference on Student Assessment (NCSA) or the CCSSO collaborative meetings at no additional charge.

Register for the Forum here: At a Crossroads: The Intersection of AT, AAC, and AI in the Education of Diverse Learners.