Webinars and Presentations

*Use this link to register and watch through nccse.org. CEUs available.

*Use this link to register and watch through nccse.org. CEUs available.

Participants will explore tools available on Google Chrome that support students in accessing the academic curriculum as well as completing assignments and organizing work.

Link to the handout- http://bit.ly/346Tflq

*NCCSE SELPA staff only, registration required*

What is Assistive Technology?  How does an IEP team determine if the student requires it?   Those are just a few of the many questions that will be addressed and answered during this presentation.  Participants will learn best practices for considering assistive technology as a part of the IEP process. 

Participants will learn how to use the Bookshare.org online library for people with print disabilities, identify students who are eligible for Bookshare, and how to share books with eligible students.

Link to the handout: http://bit.ly/nccsebooks

If you need documentation of attendance for this webinar, register to receive the attendance link at http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/884-234956

Participants will learn how to use the accessibility tools on this toolbar within the Chrome browser.  Participants will also get practical ideas on how teachers can use the Read&Write toolbar as a part of instructional practices.

Presentation:  https://bit.ly/2E9hBTX

Learn how to download and use the accessibility tools on this toolbar that supports independent writing, editing, and reading. Get practical ideas on ways both students and teachers can use those tools.

Link to the presentation: https://tinyurl.com/nccseatrwg

If you need documentation of attendance for this webinar, register to receive the attendance link at http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/884-193860

Participants will learn about various Google apps, extensions, and websites to support students who struggle with reading, writing, and organization. In this training, participants will learn the latest tips, tricks, and tools available to support all students.

Link to the presentation- http://bit.ly/2NgzSB4

Link to the handout- https://bit.ly/3iQ9bzU

If you need documentation of attendance for this webinar, register to receive the attendance link at http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/884-234979

Learn how you can use this framework to support students who struggle with reading and writing without buying expensive apps.

Link to the presentation: https://bit.ly/3jjdXGH

If you need documentation of attendance for this webinar, register to receive the attendance link at http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/884-234982

Learn strategies and ideas to create communication opportunities using AAC during every day classroom and home activities. Utilize a variety of AAC systems and conversational targets to enhance vocabulary for the AAC user, utilizing the principles of Aided Language Stimulation, Descriptive Teaching Models, and Social Scripting to increase expressive output in children who are using AAC.

AAC Implementation Slideshow

Learn the basic and a few advanced features of Proloquo2Go communication app. This session will cover the differences between the two user areas: Basic and Core; how to edit/customize buttons, change field size and grid layouts; basic setting features: changing display, voice settings, text/font; and how to create a vocabulary specific for your student.

Link to slides

Handouts/Resources

Proloquo2Go Cheat Sheet

Proloquo2Go Website - Assistiveware

Proloquo2Go Core Word Classroom Login

Learn more advanced editing and programming options of TouchChat communication app. This session will cover editing buttons and whole pages, copy and pasting features to make customizing quick, inserting photos, tips on searching the vocabulary database for best-matched pictures, managing settings such as voices, speech rate, dwell times, and hiding buttons. Also covered will be how to toggle between vocabularies and copy vocabularies for editing and customizing for your students.

Link to slides

Handouts/Resources

TouchChat Cheat Sheet

TouchChat 96 Locations Based on  WP 60 Basic

TouchChat website/support

Learn how to download and use the accessibility tools on this toolbar.  Participants will also get practical ideas on ways both students and teachers can use those tools to create access to the curriculum.

Link to the presentation https://bit.ly/2E9hBTX & reference guide https://bit.ly/3gouUxr

Learn how to download and use the accessibility tools on this toolbar.  Participants will also get practical ideas on ways both students and teachers can use those tools to create access to the curriculum.

Link to the presentation https://bit.ly/3nTSoPP, Link to the handout https://bit.ly/3iQ9bzU

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an educational framework based on research in the learning sciences that guides the development of flexible learning environments. The idea is to accommodate individual learning differences by providing multiple means of representation, expression, and engagement. Learn how you can help students who struggle with reading and writing without buying expensive apps.

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Participants will better understand a level 1 learner and develop strategies for increasing their active participation and opportunities for language using the ULS curriculum.  ULS defines level 1 learners as:

• Students with the most complex needs
• Students who demonstrate severely restricted capabilities due to the nature of their cognitive, physical, communication and/or sensory impairments
• Students who typically require maximum support within instructional tasks
• Students who typically use pre-symbolic communication and are not able to make a distinctive choice
• Students for whom increasing the level of participation is the main objective
• Students who use Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC)

Handouts

The Descriptive Teaching Model

Aided Language Stimulation Resources

Participants will better understand a level 1 learner and develop strategies for increasing their active participation and opportunities for language using the ULS curriculum.  ULS defines level 1 learners as:

• Students with the most complex needs
• Students who demonstrate severely restricted capabilities due to the nature of their cognitive, physical, communication and/or sensory impairments
• Students who typically require maximum support within instructional tasks
• Students who typically use pre-symbolic communication and are not able to make a distinctive choice
• Students for whom increasing the level of participation is the main objective
• Students who use Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC)

Handouts

The Descriptive Teaching Model

Aided Language Stimulation Resources