Tuesday, 04/01/2014
Para Educators: Don't be Fooled about Technology Supports in the Classroom
This webinar will present an overview of and data which supports the importance of engagement within the general educational setting. Strategies for Para Educators will be discussed and examples shown of how classrooms have used Universal Design for Learning strategies to provide engagement for all students, regardless of disability. Web based tools and other in-class supports and definitions, including definitions of accommodations versus modifications, will be used to illustrate best practices for engagement.
• Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM CDT
• Presenter: Kirk Behnke, M.Ed., ATP
• Level: Beginner
Wednesday, 04/02/2014
Communication throughout the Day
Being able to express your ideas with those around you is not simply a convenience, or even a need, but fundamentally a basic human right. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) products that allow persons with disabilities the chance to engage with others and connect with their world. Discover how to integrate a variety of single to multi- message communicators in to your classroom for student success.
• Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT
• Presenter: Mary Sagstetter, M.A.Ed.
• Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Wednesday, 04/02/2014
Consideration of Assistive Technology
Come join us for an overview of the essentials when "considering" assistive technology into the Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Learn about the 4 step model used in Texas to direct IEP teams and its members. This presentation is based on the Quality Indicators of Assistive Technology (QIAT) and specifically the consideration indicator.
• Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM CDT
• Presenter: Kirk Behnke, M.Ed., ATP
• Level: Beginner
Thursday, 04/03/2014
AAC in the Classroom
for Students with Significant Disabilities: Analyzing Data from Low Tech AAC
and AppsThe analysis session will follow the uses of the implementation techniques introduced in session 1 and the data collection techniques introduced in session 2. It is often difficult to represent the progress of students with significant disabilities who also have complex communication needs. Kelly is in the sixth year of a project where teams in 17 school districts have done just that, and have demonstrated impressive gains when then have focused on communication in specific classroom activities rather than as a Speech/Language activity alone. When communication and analysis of communication goals is made accessible to all staff members, including para-educators, the students are the winners. There's no reason that data has to be managed by just one person on the team, when it's results impact everyone's interaction with the student. If everyone is involved with the data and data charting and analysis, then it is more likely that they are invested in the outcome.
• Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM CDT
• Presenter: Kelly Fonner
• Level: Beginner/Intermediate
