Case Study: Mesa Public Schools expands AAC modeling and student participation with Smartbox Grid

Mesa Public Schools improves AAC modeling for 64,000 students with Smartbox Grid

Mesa Public Schools, Arizona's largest public school district, sought to improve augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) modeling in its classrooms. The challenge was to help teachers deliver engaging lessons and collect data while simultaneously modeling AAC for their students. The district turned to Smartbox and its Grid software to find a solution.

Smartbox's solution involved implementing its Grid software, which features a web browser integrated directly into customized grid sets. This allowed teachers to access digital lessons and materials while maintaining access to core vocabulary symbols for modeling. The results were a significant change in communication culture, with both teachers and students modeling more AAC. This provided all students with unrestricted access to a robust communication system on the district's interactive whiteboards, increasing inclusivity and participation.

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