Technology has come a long way for students with special education needs. It’s revolutionized the school experience for many of these students.
I can’t thank the assistive technology specialists within the school system enough.
But . . . There’s another group we need to ensure the overall infrastructure is in place and running. In Fairfax County Public Schools, these individuals are often referred to as SBTS (School-Based Technology Specialists).
And this past spring, when teachers and students were sent home, the SBTS worked overtime to clean-up a mess that to-date has not been explained.