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Evidence-based Technology Integration (ETI)
for School-based Related Services

2012 Pediatric Training Stipends

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All ETI slots have been filled for Spring 2012. Check back in Fall 2012 for details about the Spring 2013 competition!

UW-Milwaukee Assistive Technology and Accessible Design
Certificate Program

Who can apply?

OT’s, PT’s and Speech-Language Pathology students who are committed to working in low-performing schools to select, implement, and evaluate technology interventions for children with disabilities.

What is this opportunity?

The R2D2 Center is launching an innovative training program utilizing evidence-based practices to address the shortage of highly-qualified related service personnel specially trained to utilize technology interventions (i.e., assistive technology, instructional technology, and universal design for learning) for children (birth to 21) with low incidence disabilities. Applications are being accepted for:

Level 1: 12 students will be provided AT awareness level skills

Student requirements:

  • Course 1: OCCTHPY 620 – Introduction to Assistive Technology and Rehabilitation Technology
  • Apply for national and state license as well as WI DPI AT license (#858)
  • 6-month full-time employment payback working in school-based related services for children with disabilities

2012 Compensation: $2,000

Level 2: 8 students will receive advanced skills related to integration of technology interventions

Student requirements:

  • Course 1: EXCED 765 AT Service Delivery in Schools (Edyburn, summer)
  • Course 2: OCCTHPY 625 Design and Disability (fall)
  • Course 3: OCCTHPY 770 Assessment in AT (Lawler/Smith, winterim)
  • Course 4: OCCTHPY 760 AT and Rehab Technology (Smith, spring)
  • Masters Project of Masters Thesis (Faculty, summer)
  • Apply for national and state license as well as WI DPI AT license (#858)
  • 2-year full-time employment payback working in school-based related services for children with disabilities

2012 Compensation: $8,000 total, including iPad ($4,000 for two semesters, minus the cost of iPad)

Level 3: 3 students in 2013 will be prepared through fieldwork as advanced leaders

Student requirements:

  • Course 1: OCCTHPY 777 – Fieldwork in AT (spring)
  • Supervised practicum experience in AT (480 hours)
  • 6-month full-time employment payback working in school-based related services for children with disabilities

2012 Compensation: $8000

Thank you for your interest in the ETI Program!

For more information, please contact:

Melissa R. Lemke
R2D2 Center
Enderis Hall, Room 135
University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
P.O. Box 413
Milwaukee, WI 53211-0413

Email: lemkem@uwm.edu
(414) 229-6803
TTY (414) 229-5628

Important ETI deadlines for Spring, 2012: