ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY (AT) SERVICES TRAINING CALENDARFIRST SEMESTER 2013-2014

If you are leaving a classroom to attend training, you MUST have a student currently using the

Assistive Technology on which you are being trained.

Trainings are held at the Assistive Technology offices unless otherwise indicated.

REMEMBER to review the Assistive Technology Technology Technical Support Document available at your school site and in Interact.

If you do not see a training to fit your needs, please contact Assistive Technology Services; don’t go without training!

Parents are welcome to all trainings. Parents must call to reserve their seat (855-8440).

Updated8/23/13

Tuesday
9/10/13
Location: Veteran’s Tribute Academy / Proloquo2Go App / This in-service will instruct attendees in the development of a language system using the Proloquo2Go communication app on an iPad or iPod.
. / 8:00-3:00
Register on-line via Pathlore
Keyword: Assistive Technology / MUST have app recommended by AT Services to attend
Please bring fully charged device to training
Location: Veteran’s Tribute Academy / Carolyn, Melissa
Wednesday
9/11/13 / How to Implement Written Expression Apps in the Classroom / This in-service will instruct on the use of apps that support written expression such as Quickoffice, Typo, Notability, Paperport Notes, Dragon Dictate, Panther Paper,Overdrive, Dropbox and Firefly. / 8:00-3:00
Register on-line via Pathlore
Keyword: Assistive Technology / MUST have app(s) recommended by AT Services to attend
Please bring fully charged device to training / Jamie, Frannie
Tuesday
9/17/13 / Go Talk App / This in-service will instruct attendees in the development of a language system using the Go Talk Nowapp on an iPad or iPod. / 8:00-11:00
Register on-line via Pathlore
Keyword: Assistive Technology / MUST have app(s) recommended by AT Services to attend
Please bring fully charged device to training / Carolyn, Melissa
Thursday
9/19/13
Location: Veteran’s Tribute Academy / Beginning PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) / This full day in-service will focus on the instruction and practice in the progression and classroom application of Phases 1-3 of PECS. The afternoon session will focus on learning to make supplies to support the implementation of PECS. / 8:00-3:00
Register on-line via Pathlore
Keyword: Assistive Technology / Location: Veteran’s Tribute Academy / Medley, Sherry
Friday
9/20/13 / Beginning Dynavox Augmentative Communication Devices: Maestro, V and VMax Models / This session is for teams who are learning to support students using the following Dynavox augmentative communication devices: Maestro, V and VMax. It will concentrate on device features, use, and applications. / 8:00-3:00
Register on-line via Pathlore
Keyword: Assistive Technology / Please bring fully charged device to training / Lisa, Tiffany
Tuesday
9/24/13 / Overview of AT Basics / This presentation will discuss guidelines for referral, school-based inventory and equipment, and implementation of Assistive Technology. Hands-on opportunities to program and use equipment will take place. / 4:00-7:00 PM
Keyword: Assistive Technology / Extra Duty Funds available / Medley, Sue, Frannie , Jamie
Wednesday
9/25/13
Location: Veteran’s Tribute Academy / Proloquo2Go App / This in-service will instruct attendees in the development of a language system using the Proloquo2Go communication app on an iPad or iPod.
Please bring fully charged device to training for programming purposes. / 8:00-3:00
Register on-line via Pathlore
Keyword: Assistive Technology / MUST have app recommended by AT Services to attend
Please bring fully charged device to training
Location: Veteran’s Tribute Academy
Thursday
9/26/13 / How to Implement Written Expression Apps in the Classroom / This in-service will instruct on the use of apps that support written expression such as Quickoffice, Typo, Notability, Paperport Notes, Dragon Dictate, Panther Paper,Overdrive, Dropbox and Firefly.
. / 8:00-3:00
Register on-line via Pathlore
Keyword: Assistive Technology / MUST have app recommended by AT Services to attend
Please bring fully charged device to training / Jamie, Frannie
Friday
10/10/13 / Beginning Dynavox Augmentative Communication Devices: Maestro, V and VMax Models / This session is for teams who are learning to support students using the following Dynavox augmentative communication devices: Maestro, V and VMax. It will concentrate on device features, use, and applications. / 8:00-3:00
Register on-line via Pathlore
Keyword: Assistive Technology / Please bring fully charged device to training / Lisa, Tiffany
Thursday
10/17/13
Location: Veteran’s Tribute Academy / Proloquo2Go App / This in-service will instruct attendees in the development of a language system using the Proloquo2Go communication app on an iPad or iPod. / 8:00-3:00
Register on-line via Pathlore
Keyword: Assistive Technology / MUST have app recommended by AT Services to attend
Please bring fully charged device to training
Location: Veteran’s Tribute Academy / Carolyn, Melissa, Allison
Friday
10/18/13
Location: Veteran’s Tribute Academy / Beginning PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) / This full day in-service will focus on the instruction and practice in the progression and classroom application of Phases 1-3 of PECS. The afternoon session will focus on learning to make supplies to support the implementation of PECS. / 8:00-3:00
Register on-line via Pathlore
Keyword: Assistive Technology / Location: Veteran’s Tribute Academy / Medley, Sherry
Monday
10/21/13 / AT Supports for Academics:Supporting Students who Struggle with Written Expression / This in-service will take an introductory look at the use of reading alternatives as well as Write OutLoud, CoWriter, Pixwriter, Draftbuilder, word processors and Fusion, Alphasmart, and Neo. / 8:00-3:00
Register on-line via Pathlore
Keyword: Assistive Technology / Resource and SLD teachers ONLY / Carolyn, Medley
Tuesday
10/22/13 / AT Supports for Academics:Supporting Students who Struggle with Written Expression / This in-service will take an introductory look at the use of reading alternatives as well as Write OutLoud, CoWriter, Pixwriter, Draftbuilder, word processors and Fusion, Alphasmart, and Neo. / 8:00-3:00
Register on-line via Pathlore
Keyword: Assistive Technology / Resource and SLD teachers ONLY / Carolyn, Medley
Tuesday
10/29/13 / How to Implement Written Expression Apps in the Classroom / This in-service will instruct on the use of apps that support written expression such as Quickoffice, Typo, Notability, Paperport Notes, Dragon Dictate, Panther Paper,Overdrive, Dropbox and Firefly.
Please make sure you bring the device with a full charge. / 8:00-3:00
Register on-line via Pathlore
Keyword: Assistive Technology / MUST have app(s) recommended by AT Services to attend
Please bring fully charged device to training / Jamie, Frannie
Wednesday
11/6/13 / Beginning Classroom Suite / This session will provide training, practice and assessments to gauge progress and individualize instruction. / 8:00-3:00
Register on-line via Pathlore
Keyword:
Assistive Technology / For instructors who already have Classroom Suite issued for use in their classroom / Medley
Friday 11/15/13
Location: Veteran’s Tribute Academy / Communication Programming for Students with Multiple Impairments. / This in-service is to support students with Multiple Impairments who have communication needs. It is designed to teach communication strategies and instruction for students who have no reinforcers and have physical disabilities which limit intentional use of their hands. It will also focus on writing communication goals and finding access for these students / 8:00-3:00
Register on-line via Pathlore
Keyword: Assistive Technology / Lisa, Carolyn
Wednesday
11/20/13 / How to Implement Written Expression Apps in the Classroom / This in-service will instruct on the use of apps that support written expression such as Quickoffice, Typo, Notability, Paperport Notes, Dragon Dictate, Panther Paper,Overdrive, Dropbox and Firefly.
Please make sure you bring the device with a full charge. / 8:00-3:00
Register on-line via Pathlore
Keyword: Assistive Technology / MUST have app(s) recommended by AT Services to attend
Please bring fully charged device to training / Jamie, Frannie
Friday
11/22/13
Location TBD / Advanced Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) / This in-service will look at advanced phases of the Picture Exchange Communication System and discuss common implementation challenges and errors. / 8:30-3:00
Register on-line via Pathlore
Keyword:
Assistive Technology / For instructors who have completed beginning PECS training / Medley, Sherry