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Special Education

SWAAAC
Supporting Learning through Assistive Technology

WHAT IS SWAAAC?

SWAAAC stands for Statewide Alternative Augmentative Assistive Communication. SWAAAC teams provide expert, multi-disciplinary Assistive Technology services to enable students with disabilities full access and participation in all educational opportunities.

WHAT IS ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY?

Assistive Technology (AT) is any tool that helps people function more effectively at home, school, work or play. For some students, AT is the lifeline that provides them with equal access to information and learning in the classroom and the world.

WHO USES ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY?

Students with disabilities that interfere with their communication, learning, social relationships, mobility, and active participation are potential users of AT.

HOW DO I ACCESS MY SWAAAC TEAM?

Any member of an Individual Education Plan team may initiate a referral to the SWAAAC team. A referral form that documents the concerns of the team must be completed. Referral forms are available in the Special Education handbook. Please contact your special education team for copies of these forms. An evaluation will be scheduled by the SWAAAC team, including some or all of the following: students, parents, special educators, general educators, speech/language pathologist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, pyschologist, and/or school nurse. There is no specific test for evaluating the need for AT. The assessment will be tailored to the unique needs of each student.
SWAAAC Team
  • Tracy Skerik - Sky Vista Middle School : 720-886-4919
    SWAAAC Team Leader
    Speech Language Pathologist
  • Mark Semmler - Education Services Center (ESC) : 720-554-4341
    Special Education Coordinator
  • Julie Brown - Physical Therapist
  • Connie Lane -Occupational Therapist
  • Kristin Gaitley - Speech Language Pathologist
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Cherry Creek School District No. 5 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in admission to its programs, services or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the district’s activities and programs. The Cherry Creek School District No. 5 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance officer: District Compliance Officer or directly to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Region VIII, Federal Office Building 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite #310, Denver, CO 80204.