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Presenter

Institution: Assistive Technology Services, Fairfax County Public Schools, Virginia
Position: Assistive Technology Coach
Location: Springfield, Virginia, United States
Education Credentials:

M.Ed.

Financial Disclosure:

I am a full-time employee of Fairfax County Public Schools and receive a salary for my work in Assistive Technology. I have no relevant financial or non-financial relationships with the AI software companies (Google/Gemini, OpenAI/ChatGPT, Canva) discussed in this presentation. This session focuses on the application of these tools, not the promotion of a specific commercial product.

Experience

Caitlin Radek is an Assistive Technology (AT) Coach for Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) with nearly 20 years of experience as a teacher, curriculum specialist, and coach. She holds a Master’s degree in Special Education from George Mason University. At FCPS, Caitlin co-leads district-wide trainings for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), co-leads the Assistive Technology Low Incidence team and serves as the AT representative for the Adapted Curriculum team. With a long-standing interest in instructional technology, Caitlin contributed to the district’s inaugural AI innovation cohort, focusing on the practical integration of emerging technologies into specialized classroom settings. Her current work centers on the application of generative AI to develop personalized, custom-coded access solutions for students with complex communication needs.

Presentations

Prompt, Play, Participate: Building Custom Learning Experiences for Complex Learners using AI

October 21, 2026 – 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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