Webinar to begin your December!

Free Webinar About Close Reading Whether they're reading literature or instructional texts, students need to  develop the skill of close reading to thoughtfully analyze and evaluate while  reading. What does close reading instruction look like in your classroom, and how  can teachers of all subjects fit in close reading instruction into their schedules? Attend this free webinar by authors of the ASCD book A Close Look at Close  Reading, Grades K–5 to find out. Engaging Students in Textual Analysis Diane Lapp, Barbara Moss, Maria Grant, and Kelly Johnson will share how  to teach close reading in ways that support readers methodically reading  and rereading a text as they focus on its structure, language, and content  to deeply comprehend its message. They will include lesson scenarios that emphasize how the practice of close  reading supports the development of speaking, listening, and writing skills. December 9, 2014, 3:00 p.m. ET REGISTER TODAY Using Video for Professional Learning: Research-Based Strategies Free Webinar -    Dec. 3rd, 3 PM ET   Video is quickly gaining ground in K-12 as an effective way to improve teacher practice. However, there are many questions about how, exactly, to use video effectively.  This webinar will discuss how to create a classroom culture supported and motivated by video as well as specific applications for maximum learning impact.  Register Now   Accessibility Options for High Stakes Testing Wednesday, December 3 School districts across the country use a computer-based platform, such as Pearson's TestNav, to deliver high stakes tests to students, including those with disabilities. Find out which technologies (keyboards, mice, switch interface devices, etc.) have been tested and found to be compatible to successfully interact with the latest version of this test, as well as discuss the latest built-in technology available to students with these accommodations. • Time: 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM CST • Presenter: Cindy Richardson, M. Ed. • Level: Beginner Teaching a Classroom of Students with Autism - Got Started - Now What? Wednesday, December 3 Teaching children with Autism requires specialized instruction and depends on how the room is set up, how you communicate, how you manage behaviors, and how to modifying curriculum to name a few. In this session you will learn some specific strategies and resources to use to manage behaviors, increase social skills, and modify instruction so that you can get the most out of your school day. • Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM CST • Presenter: Mo Buti, M.Ed-BD, M.Ed-ADMIN • Level: Intermediate Classroom Suite - Custom Switch Access Thursday, December 4 In this workshop, participants will learn how to create/modify activities to enhance switch access. A large focus will be on advanced programming tips to learn how to include and exclude items from being scanned during an activity. The workshop will utilize activities downloaded from the activity exchange and modifying them to meet your student’s scanning needs. • Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM CST • Presenter: Matthew Press, OT, ATP • Level: Beginner