FRIDAY
JULY 25, 2014
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLGY
AT3
Alternate Access to the iPad
Presenter:
Kristin Leslie
Time:
8:30-11:15 a.m. (2 sessions)
Focus Population:
Blind/VI, Multiple Disabilities
Workshop Level:
Intermediate
This course will provide an overview of alternative access methods for the iPad available to
student’s with physically disabilities. We will also briefly cover alternative access methods for
students with low vision. Information to be covered includes screen readers, key guards,
joysticks and switch interfaces, as well as using head movements to control basic functions on
the iPad. Apps that are supported by alternative access methods will be demonstrated. Time
will be provided for participants to explore accessible apps on the SETC iPads.
Course Objectives:
 Learn a variety of alternative access methods for the iPad.
 Learn about hardware to facilitate alternative access.
 Learn where to find information on alternative settings within the iPad.
 Be provided with resources to further investigate alternative access.
AT4
My Favorite Five – iPad Apps for Augmentative Communication
Presenter:
Barbara Lark
Time:
11:30-12:45 p.m. (1 session)
Focus Population:
Autism, Multiple Disabilities
Workshop Level:
Intermediate
Mobile technology has provided a beneficial format for low cost options for Augmentative and
Alternative Communication (AAC) supports. New apps are being introduced constantly, and
tried-and-true apps are always being updated. In this session we will look at five popular AAC
iPad apps and how they can be used by Emergent, Context Dependent, and Independent
Communicators. We will discuss features to consider when selecting an AAC app and some
strategies for implementation.
Course Objectives:
 Learn the basic layout, navigation, and function for five popular AAC apps for the iPad. Use
of these tools supports effective intervention strategies to implement the IFSP/IEP.
 Identify which apps are appropriate for students with varying levels of AAC independence,
from emergent, through context dependent, and up to independent communicators.
Knowledge of these differing levels will provide participants with strategies for effective
IFSP/IEP development.
 Identify some strategies for effective implementation of AAC systems within their educational
program. These strategies will support students to improve: communication and language;
academic and/or literacy skills; social interactions; and self-determination.
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AT5
Introduction to Clicker 6: Connecting to the Common Core (LAB)
Presenter:
Barbara Lark
Time:
1:45-3:00 p.m. (1 session)
Focus Population:
Autism, Multiple Disabilities, General
Workshop Level:
Basic
Clicker 6 is an award winning software tool for students developing literacy skills. This latest
version of Clicker combines the well-known blend of auditory, picture, and video support to help
students read and write, while allowing teachers to create activities easily. As always, it is fully
accessible by students who have significant physical challenges. During this session we will
provide particular focus on how activities can be adapted to address Common Core State
Standards for students with significant learning challenges. THIS IS A LAB CLASS.
Course Objectives:
 Learn how Wizards in Clicker 6 can easily create classroom activities for students with
significant learning challenges. These activities are developed to improve language
skills; cognitive development; academic and/or literacy skills.
 Identify Common Core State Standards for a variety of grade levels which are supported
by use of these activities. These activities provide effective intervention or instructional
strategies to implement the IFSP/IEP.
 Increase awareness of modifying activities for students with physical access challenges,
through the use of assistive technology supports, i.e. switches and switch interface.
AT6
Creating and Using Adapted and Accessible Books
Presenter:
Time:
Focus Population:
Workshop Level:
Barbara Lark
3:15-4:30 p.m. (1 session)
Autism, Multiple Disabilities, General
Basic
Research shows that students with significant learning challenges have fewer opportunities to
engage in literacy activities than their typically developing peers. As special educators focus on
aligning their teaching with Common Core State Standards, they must consider how their most
challenged learners can meaningfully participate in reading activities and access text that
reflects their grade levels. Adapted and Accessible books are a great way to provide these
meaningful and fun reading opportunities. In this session we will look at:
1) accessible books provided electronically
2) teacher created adapted books
3) published books that have been adapted.
We will also discuss strategies (RAAP) to make reading fun and interactive.
Course Objectives:
 Recognize low tech and high tech adapted books alternatives for students with significant
learning challenges, providing strategies to improve literacy and language skills.
 Learn the steps of the RAAP interactive reading strategy to improve language and
interaction skills.
 Learn how to use electronic accessible books for fiction and informational text, learning how
assistive technology can improve instruction and enhance learning within the classroom.
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AUTISM
A2
Meeting the Needs of Students with Multiple Challenges: Reaching All Learners
with Your Endless Bag of Tricks
Presenter:
Dr. Vanessa Tucker
Time:
8:30-4:30 p.m. (5 sessions)
Focus Population:
Autism, Multiple Disabilities
Workshop Level:
Basic, Intermediate
This course will explore strategies that will assist students with significant learning, behavioral
and sensory needs to access the educational environment with greater success. We will explore
strategies that you can implement with a wide variety of students to address their needs as well
as to play on their strengths and interests. We will cover assessment, intervention planning and
implementation.
This full-day course is designed for those who are serving students with significant needs in a
more self-contained setting; however it will include strategies for accessing the general
education environment and/or community settings with greater success. In addition, this course
will provide the participant with new resources available right at your fingertips for low to no cost
that can enhance your instructional programming. This course is appropriate for those serving
children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders but will cover related disabilities and
learning needs.
Course Objectives:
 Identify and discuss common barriers to educational access that students with significant
needs, including ASDs, experience.
 Identify, discuss and plan for five instructional techniques with examples applicable to
their students’ situations.
 Conduct a needs assessment and an activity matrix for their classroom in preparation for
implementation in the next school year.
BLIND/VI
B4
Instruction in Orientation and Mobility Skills for Multiple Impaired Blind or Visually
Impaired Students: A New Paradigm
Presenter:
Denise Mackenstadt
Time:
8:30-11:15 a.m. (2 sessions)
Focus Population:
Blind/VI, Multiple Disabilities
Workshop Level:
Intermediate
This presentation will introduce a new paradigm when instructing Multiply Impaired Visually
Impaired (MIVI) students in the area of independent travel. Using cognitive Learning Theory and
Discovery Learning, MIVI students can learn problem solving skills and cane usage when
moving around in the environment. Included in the presentation will be specific skills and
strategies for working with blind students with a number of additional disabling conditions
including but not exclusively autism spectrum disorders, cognitive disabilities, and sensory
processing disorders. Strategies for working with team members to reinforce these skills will
also be discussed.
Course Objectives:
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B5
Demonstrate a basic knowledge of strategies and techniques for working with MIVI
students in the area of O&M.
Demonstrate a basic knowledge of how Cognitive Learning Theory and Discovery
Learning relate to providing basic O&M instruction.
Demonstrate strategies for working with the educational team in acquiring the use of
O&M skills by MIVI students.
Digital Data Keeping with the Numbers App
Presenter:
Joe Dlugo
Time:
11:30-12:45 p.m. (1 session)
Focus Population:
Blind/VI
Workshop Level:
Basic
The Numbers App is an easy to use spreadsheet program that works with Apple’s iOS and Mac
OSX. Learn about how it can help eliminate paper clutter and make taking, analyzing, and
sharing data a breeze. Several templates designed for use with this app will be covered,
including a brand new vision caseload matrix tool.
Course Objectives:
 Become acquainted with the Numbers App, and the advantages it has for keeping
analyzing, and sharing lesson data (comprehensive, ongoing assessment strategies for
identification and program development for children and students)
 Understand various pre-designed templates related to common goals taught in the field.
(comprehensive, ongoing assessment strategies for identification and program
development for children and students)
B6
iOS for O&M
Presenter:
Time:
Focus Population:
Workshop Level:
Joe Dlugo
1:45-3:00 p.m. (1 session)
Blind/VI
Basic
Apple’s iDevices (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch) are ubiquitous tools in our field. Learn to make the
most of your iDevice when teaching orientation and mobility lessons. You will gain an overview
of four GPS apps as well as various other apps and techniques for using your iDevice in
activities ranging from interactive mapping to visual efficiency for travel. A course for
demonstrating the iPhone GPS apps in the community will follow. (iPhone GPS Experience).
Course Objectives:
 Become acquainted with available GPS technology for iPhone (assistive technology)
 Become familiar with various apps and techniques for using their i-Devices to enhance
O&M-related learning activities with visually impaired students (assistive technology)
B7
iPhone GPS Experience
Presenter:
Joe Dlugo
Time:
3:15-4:30 p.m. (1 session)
Focus Population:
Blind/VI
Workshop Level:
Basic
Several GPS apps designed specifically for the blind and visually impaired are available on the
iPhone. This program gives the opportunity to see each one work in a real community
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environment. We will hit the streets with the following apps: Seeing Eye, Blindsquare, Ariadne,
and LookAround. This is a real community experience designed to follow the iOS for O&M
presentation. This session is limited to five participants.
Course Outcomes:
 Gain a greater understanding of the abilities and limitations of each of the four iOS
blindness-specific GPS apps when used in a real community environment. (assistive
technology to improve instruction and enhance learning within the classroom).
 Opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the apps.
 Assistive technology knowledge to improve instruction and enhance learning within the
classroom.
DEAF/HARD OF HEARING ADMINISTRATORS
D5
Educating Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students in the Mainstream: A Regionalized
Approach
Presenter:
Jon Levy
Time:
8:30-4:30 p.m. (5 sessions)
Focus Population:
Deaf/HH, Interpreters, Transition
Workshop Level:
Basic, Intermediate, Advanced
This full day session is designed for administrators or teachers who work with or supervise deaf
and hard of hearing programs. This workshop will discuss the benefits of regionalization for
student success, reduction of the duplication of services and cost savings. In addition, topics to
be covered will include curriculum, mainstreaming, support services, LEA collaboration, IEP
requirements, transportation, extracurricular activities, and transition topics related to d/hh
students. Participants can bring questions and concerns related to deaf education to be
discussed. The issue of the role of educational interpreters will be discussed in detail.
Course Objectives:
 Understand the educational and budgetary advantages of Regionalized programming for
deaf and hard of hearing students.
 Gain a better knowledge of the legal requirements of IEP and d/hh program
components.
 Understand the important aspects of the Individualized Transition Plan (IEP).
MULTIPLE DISABILITIES
M2
Classroom Set-up for Effective IEP Implementation
Presenter:
Suzanne Fitzgerald, Emma Packard
Time:
8:30-11:15 a.m. (2 sessions)
Focus Population:
Multiple Disabilities
Workshop Level:
Basic
This two session presentation will present ideas for classroom organization, set-up, staffing
assignment and scheduling to ensure that student IEP goals are being met and will provide
suggestions and strategies for addressing common barriers.
Course Objectives:
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M3
Be able to identify two ways to address IEP goals through scheduling and organization.
Be able to state two ways to improve organization in the classroom.
Putting Self in Self-Help Skills
Presenter:
Suzanne Fitzgerald and Emma Packard
Time:
11:30-3:00 p.m. (2 sessions)
Focus Population:
Multiple Disabilities
Workshop Level:
Basic
This two session presentation will focus on the development of programs that target adaptive
skills, such as eating, toileting, dressing and brushing teeth including examples of how to write
IEP goals.
Course Objectives:
 Identify effective intervention or instructional strategies to implement adaptive/self-help
IFSP/IEP goals.
 Be able to identify the components needed to set up a program to target adaptive skills.
 Identify strategies for effective IFSP/IEP development.
M4
Teaming and Collaboration: The Missing Piece of the Puzzle
Presenter:
Suzanne Fitzgerald, Emma Packard
Time:
3:15-4:30 p.m. (1 session)
Focus Population:
Multiple Disabilities
Workshop Level:
Basic
This one session presentation will present ideas for teaming and collaborating with families,
communities, and educators to effectively understand and meet the needs of students.
Course Objectives:
 Be able to identify two different teaming/collaboration models.
 Be able to identify two strategies to use in conflict.
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