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SUMMARY:UDL Supports for Math for Students with Extensive Support Needs - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:This session will focus on how to use the UDL framework to proactively plan meaningful mathematics instruction for students with extensive support needs. Research will be translated into practical strategies for supporting students to engage in problem solving in a way that leverages their strengths.Objectives:• Identify instructional variables that can be altered to increase or decrease challenge and support during math instruction• Explain how the UDL framework can be leveraged to increase student success in meaningful mathematics instruction
URL:https://www.at4il.org/event/udl-supports-for-math-for-students-with-extensive-support-needs-part-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211215T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211215T163000
DTSTAMP:20260823T022018
CREATED:20211015T160041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T192018Z
UID:408-1639582200-1639585800@www.at4il.org
SUMMARY:A Deeper Dive Into the Developmental Writing Scale: Establish Student Goals\, Designing Instruction\, and Celebrate Progress
DESCRIPTION:The Developmental Writing Scale (DWS) is a powerful tool for beginning writers with complex learning needs that has sensitivity to measure discrete changes in writing quality and quantity from scribbles to paragraphs. During this second webinar in the series\, participants will dive deep\, learning how to use the scale to assess early and emergent writing of students (from scribbles to paragraphs) through practice scoring with their students’ writing samples. They will also learn how to develop two types of goals that are in alignment with state curricular standards – 1) student-friendly individual goals displayed for each student\, and 2) IEP goals that are formative (informing instruction) and summative (measuring progress). Participants will hear how DWS data can be used to increase success and celebrate student writing progress in classrooms\, schools\, and the greater community.
URL:https://www.at4il.org/event/a-deeper-dive-into-the-developmental-writing-scale-establish-student-goals-designing-instruction-and-celebrate-progress/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211214T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211214T163000
DTSTAMP:20260823T022018
CREATED:20211019T172400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T192117Z
UID:434-1639495800-1639499400@www.at4il.org
SUMMARY:High Tech Executive Functioning Supports for Students in the Classroom and Out - Part 3
DESCRIPTION:In today’s classroom students have more access to technology than ever before. This session will focus on high-tech tools including extensions\, apps\, and devices that can be used as assistive technology to support students who struggle with memory\, organization\, time management\, or attention.Objectives:– Participants will be able to identify at least two reasons why students may benefit from high tech assistive technology.– Participants will be able to identify at least three extensions or apps that can be used to support students who struggle with executive functioning.– Participants will be able to identify at least two devices that have features that can be used as assistive technology for students who struggle with executive functioning.
URL:https://www.at4il.org/event/high-tech-executive-functioning-supports-for-students-in-the-classroom-and-out-part-3/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211213T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211213T163000
DTSTAMP:20260823T022018
CREATED:20211015T153710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T191822Z
UID:398-1639409400-1639413000@www.at4il.org
SUMMARY:Got Google? Chromebook Accessibility Features to Assist Diverse Learners
DESCRIPTION:In this session we will look at specific Chromebook Accessibility features as well as built in tools to help our diverse learners. It would be helpful to have a Chromebook in this session\, but not necessary. \n\n\n\nObjectives: \n\n\n\nBy the end of this session educators will: \n\n\n\nName Google accessibility features to support diverse learners.Have a plan to introduce their students to the accessibility features built into Chromebooks.
URL:https://www.at4il.org/event/got-google-chromebook-accessibility-features-to-assist-diverse-learners/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211209T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211209T163000
DTSTAMP:20260823T022018
CREATED:20211019T172927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T192158Z
UID:437-1639063800-1639067400@www.at4il.org
SUMMARY:Contextualizing Math for Students with Extensive Support Needs - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:This session will focus on how to use a contextualized approach to mathematics instruction that provides students with extensive support needs meaningful learning opportunities. Use of technology to enhance approaches will be shared with some approaches.Objectives:• Use contextualized mathematics approach to promote generalization and maintenance of meaningful mathematics skills for students with extensive support needs• Use 3P’s rule to make standards-based mathematics instruction feasible and meaningful for students with extensive support needs
URL:https://www.at4il.org/event/contextualizing-math-for-students-with-extensive-support-needs/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211208T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211208T163000
DTSTAMP:20260823T022018
CREATED:20211019T174801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T192306Z
UID:450-1638977400-1638981000@www.at4il.org
SUMMARY:To Accessibility and Beyond - Built-in Accessibility Features of iPads and iPhones
DESCRIPTION:Many students have access to an iOS device such as an iPad or iPhone. There are many features built into the iPad or iPhone that can enhance reading and writing. For example\, text can be read out loud to increase reading comprehension\, and your voice can be used to input text on the screen. These features can make a difference for our students while attending school or learning at home. Come check out how the built-in tools of an iOS device can assist your child. You may discover a feature or two for yourself! Objectives:1. Participants will learn how to access and turn on the accessibility features of an iPad/iPhone.2. Participants will learn of the built-in accessibility features of an iPad/iPhone to support reading.3. Participants will learn of the built-in accessibility features of iPad/iPhone to support writing.
URL:https://www.at4il.org/event/to-accessibility-and-beyond-built-in-accessibility-features-of-ipads-and-iphones/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211207T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211207T163000
DTSTAMP:20260823T022018
CREATED:20211019T171841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T192059Z
UID:433-1638891000-1638894600@www.at4il.org
SUMMARY:Low Tech Executive Functioning Supports for Students in the Classroom and Out - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:This session will focus on low-tech resources and tools to support students who struggle with executive functioning. From timers to fidgets and organizational systems\, there are many low-tech and often low-cost resources available to help students who struggle with time management\, organization\, attention\, or memory. Leave this session with ideas of how to use many readily available low-tech tools to support your students.Objectives:– Participants will be able to identify at least two tools to support students who struggle with each area of executive functioning.– Participants will be able to compare and contrast high and low tech assistive technology tools.
URL:https://www.at4il.org/event/low-tech-executive-functioning-supports-for-students-in-the-classroom-and-out/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211130T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211130T163000
DTSTAMP:20260823T022018
CREATED:20211019T171429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T171430Z
UID:432-1638286200-1638289800@www.at4il.org
SUMMARY:Executive Functioning in Today's Classroom: AT Supports for Today's Students - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Executive Functioning\, including memory\, time management\, organization\, and attention is a group of skills that every student utilizes throughout their entire day. When a student struggles with executive functioning\, tasks in the classroom and out\, including academic tasks can be difficult. This session will focus on an overview of executive functioning and the ways that assistive technology can help support students who struggle.  Objectives:– Participants will be able to identify at least three ways that executive functioning deficits can cause students  to struggle within the school setting.– Participants will be able to describe at least three assistive technology resources that can support students who struggle with executive functioning.– Participants will be able to demonstrate an understanding of classroom techniques that work with assistive technology tools to support students who struggle with executive functioning.
URL:https://www.at4il.org/event/executive-functioning-in-todays-classroom-at-supports-for-todays-students-part-1/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211129T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211129T163000
DTSTAMP:20260823T022018
CREATED:20211014T202455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T204254Z
UID:392-1638199800-1638203400@www.at4il.org
SUMMARY:Emerging Technologies for Diverse Learners
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we will take an in depth\, hands-on look at emerging technologies that can be used in the regular education setting and in the core content areas to assist our diverse learners. We will look at a variety of free resources that can have a positive impact on all students\, specifically those that may need additional support in the classroom. Google Chrome Apps and Extensions have become a valuable learning tool for students that struggle with access to the general curriculum. We will look at many free options in Chrome. Tips and Tricks of using Google Workplace for Education tools to accommodate our struggling learners will also be shared. \n\n\n\nObjectives: \n\n\n\nBy the end of this session educators will \n\n\n\nName Google apps and extension that support access to the curriculum.Have a plan to implement Chrome apps/extensions in the learning environment in order to allow more reliable access to content for our diverse learners.
URL:https://www.at4il.org/event/emerging-technologies-for-diverse-learners/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211116T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211116T163000
DTSTAMP:20260823T022018
CREATED:20211019T164419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T170016Z
UID:425-1637033400-1637080200@www.at4il.org
SUMMARY:Self Determination & Assistive Technology: Getting Students Ready for Postsecondary Setti
DESCRIPTION:Self-determination and self-advocacy are the primary goals of transition planning in K12 special education. But are we specifically teaching high school students with disabilities to consider\, choose and use assistive technology before they exit the K12 system for postsecondary settings? What knowledge\, skills and beliefs would help them be more prepared? Find out in this webinar! We will help you interpret recent research on self-determination and quality indicators for AT in postsecondary education. We will also share a curriculum development project\, sponsored by the federally funded Great Lakes ADA Center\, that incorporates AT understanding and self-advocacy into the transition planning process. Discover how to get involved!   \n\n\n\nObjectives:1. Interpret 39 indicators (from recent research) of self-determination needed by students to obtain and use assistive technology in postsecondary settings2. Explain how transition planning can incorporate training on self-determination for AT3. Identify 3 ways to get involved in the QIAT-PS curriculum development project
URL:https://www.at4il.org/event/self-determination-assistive-technology-getting-students-ready-for-postsecondary-setti/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211115T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211115T163000
DTSTAMP:20260823T022018
CREATED:20211019T174318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T174850Z
UID:446-1636990200-1636993800@www.at4il.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Student Behavior: School\, Community\, and Home Setting Conditions
DESCRIPTION:Most have had this experience: The more you understood where the student is coming from\, the easier it was to help that kid. This is because understanding facilitates empathy and capacity to comprehend from the student’s point of view. Sometimes\, behaviors that seem unusual\, bizarre\, or even frightening make total sense in light of conditions experienced at school\, in the community\, or at home. Join this webinar to learn about setting conditions\, what they are and how you can assist the student as he travels through school\, community\, and home.
URL:https://www.at4il.org/event/understanding-student-behavior-school-community-and-home-setting-conditions/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211111T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211111T163000
DTSTAMP:20260823T022018
CREATED:20211019T162643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T163133Z
UID:423-1636644600-1636648200@www.at4il.org
SUMMARY:Using Custom Texts to Support Language and Literacy in Students with Complex Needs - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Self-determination and self-advocacy are the primary goals of transition planning in K12 special education. But are we specifically teaching high school students with disabilities to consider\, choose and use assistive technology before they exit the K12 system for postsecondary settings? What knowledge\, skills and beliefs would help them be more prepared? Find out in this webinar! We will help you interpret recent research on self-determination and quality indicators for AT in postsecondary education. We will also share a curriculum development project\, sponsored by the federally funded Great Lakes ADA Center\, that incorporates AT understanding and self-advocacy into the transition planning process. Discover how to get involved!   \n\n\n\nObjectives:1. Interpret 39 indicators (from recent research) of self-determination needed by students to obtain and use assistive technology in postsecondary settings2. Explain how transition planning can incorporate training on self-determination for AT3. Identify 3 ways to get involved in the QIAT-PS curriculum development project
URL:https://www.at4il.org/event/using-custom-texts-to-support-language-and-literacy-in-students-with-complex-needs-part-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211110T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211110T164000
DTSTAMP:20260823T022018
CREATED:20211014T192735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T144033Z
UID:382-1636558200-1636562400@www.at4il.org
SUMMARY:Assistive Technologies to Support Dyslexia and EF; Part 3\, AT for Executive Function/Research
DESCRIPTION:This session will review an array of tools on various devices to support students in the area of executive function and research\, including Google\, Microsoft\, Apple/ iOS and Android. Demonstrations will include features of free\, low cost\, and for fee based options on various platforms and devices. \n\n\n\nObjectives: \n\n\n\n Participants will explore and discuss features of tools to support students with dyslexia and executive function needs\, specifically focused on EF and research Support\, including organization\, focus\, time management\, note taking\, reminders and scheduling\, healthy screen time\, and research tools.Participants will compare tools to support students with dyslexia and executive function needs\, specifically focused on EF and research Support\, including organization\, focus\, time management\, note taking\, reminders and scheduling\, healthy screen time\, and research tools.
URL:https://www.at4il.org/event/assistive-technologies-to-support-dyslexia-and-ef-part-3-at-for-executive-function-research/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211104T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211104T163000
DTSTAMP:20260823T022018
CREATED:20211019T160952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T163529Z
UID:416-1636039800-1636043400@www.at4il.org
SUMMARY:Using Custom Texts to Support Language and Literacy in Students with Complex Needs - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Creating and using custom books and texts is a powerful yet often underused activity for teaching language and literacy to all learners\, including those who use AAC. When we create custom texts with a learner\, we can incorporate that learner’s interests\, personal experiences\, and ideas to deliver instruction that is personally relevant and highly engaging.  In this session\, you will explore how custom books and texts can be used as an engaging activity to support the language and literacy development of your students. Though custom books and texts can be created using either paper-based materials or digital options\, this series will focus on how the features of open-ended digital text creation tools and websites make them ideally suited to following a student’s lead. After exploring the many benefits of using custom book and text creation activities with your students or clients\, you will learn about adaptations you can make within those activities to accommodate for a variety of student needs. A link with access to all resources discussed in the session will be provided. Be sure to catch part two of this series where you will learn about a set of free and low-cost digital text creation tools and how to use them with your students in fun and engaging ways. Objectives: After attending this session\, you will be able to: 1. Describe three benefits of using custom books and texts to support language and literacy development. 2. Name three elements of a custom book or text.3. Explain how and why you might remove the background of photos before including them in custom books and texts.
URL:https://www.at4il.org/event/using-custom-texts-to-support-language-and-literacy-in-students-with-complex-needs-part-1/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211102T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211102T163000
DTSTAMP:20260823T022018
CREATED:20211015T160359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T160359Z
UID:409-1635867000-1635870600@www.at4il.org
SUMMARY:Finding a Common Ground: Addressing Conflict in Teams
DESCRIPTION:eamwork is an essential part of almost every special education professional’s life. We all participate in IEP teams\, classroom teams\, eligibility and placement teams and specialized teams like AT teams. With so many teamwork opportunities\, disagreements and\, occasionally\, conflict are inevitable and especially common in times of rapid change. This session will offer an overview of ideas that can help teams find common ground when conflict arises. Strategies introduced will include 1) differentiating disagreement from conflict; 2) identification of the elements of a crucial conversation; 3) self-assessment of reactions to conflict\, and ; 4) ideas to help a team find common ground. \n\n\n\nObjectives: \n\n\n\nParticipants will be able to identify two differences between disagreement and conflict.Participants will use self-assessment tools to identify their own communication style under stress and set one goal for improvement.Participants will be able to define three aspects of a crucial conversation and use the paradigm in their practiceParticipants will review strategies to initiate and conduct a difficult conversation
URL:https://www.at4il.org/event/finding-a-common-ground-addressing-conflict-in-teams/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211028T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211028T163000
DTSTAMP:20260823T022018
CREATED:20211015T155502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T155503Z
UID:405-1635435000-1635438600@www.at4il.org
SUMMARY:Developmental Writing Scale: Drive Instruction and Measure Progress for Students with Complex Learning Needs
DESCRIPTION:Discover how the Developmental Writing Scale reframes how educational teams conceptualize and work with beginning writers of all ages\, many with complex learning needs. In this two-part series\, learn how this assessment tool helps professionals identify present performance levels\, establish goals\, design instruction\, monitor progress\, and evaluate programs. See how DWS data helps teachers and schools make significant changes in how they work with underserved and underestimated populations. Learn how to use the scale to assess early and emergent writing of students (from scribbles to paragraphs) and to develop word\, sentence\, and discourse level goals in alignment with state curricular standards so you can foster change and celebrate success no one expected before.
URL:https://www.at4il.org/event/developmental-writing-scale-drive-instruction-and-measure-progress-for-students-with-complex-learning-needs/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211027T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211027T163000
DTSTAMP:20260823T022018
CREATED:20211015T155006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T155650Z
UID:402-1635348600-1635352200@www.at4il.org
SUMMARY:Breaking Down Barriers and Opening Silos to Build Program Capacity
DESCRIPTION:Silos can be found everywhere in educational programs. Like farmers’ grain silos\, they store and separate subjects\, teachers\, specialists and departments. If a conscious effort is not made to share the information they hold\, silos can hold back change and Assistive Technology (AT) capacity building efforts. Collaboration and outreach enhance our AT program activities. This session will discuss specific strategies that educators can use to\,open education’s silos\, build AT capacity and create effective interfaces between school programs that impact student AT use. \n\n\n\nObjectives:  \n\n\n\nParticipants will be able to \n\n\n\nDescribe two benefits and two disadvantages of working in a “siloed” program.List four strategies for doing effective cross-silo work.Identify a program or siloed part of their agency with which they want to share resources and make a plan to collaborate to increase capacity and accomplish goals.
URL:https://www.at4il.org/event/breaking-down-barriers-and-opening-silos-to-build-program-capacity/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211026T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211026T173000
DTSTAMP:20260823T022018
CREATED:20211015T154344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T155738Z
UID:399-1635262200-1635269400@www.at4il.org
SUMMARY:Storybook Reading: Developing Narrative Strategies and AAC Language
DESCRIPTION:This webinar emphasizes the need for individuals using AAC to develop language and skills that support social and interactive communication. Narrative language development focuses on the skills used in interactive discourse and social communication. These are skills that can be developed through a process called “decontextualization” in which language used in storybook reading is learned and used in story re-reading/telling and play activities. It is also a key dimension of conversational or social communication and symbolic development that is needed for language using AAC.“Stories and Strategies” is a model of narrative language development that will be shared with participants. It emphasizes storybook reading of the classics and why they are useful\, and play-based and/or academic activities that decontextualize the language used in the stories to create rich language learning opportunities using AAC. \n\n\n\nObjectives: \n\n\n\nParticipants will be able to: \n\n\n\nDescribe how “decontextualization” in the Stories and Strategies Model is used in language-based activities.Identify 3 activities that represent decontextualization from a story and are used to developed language.Discuss how storybook reading and narrative development increase communicative competence.
URL:https://www.at4il.org/event/storybook-reading-developing-narrative-strategies-and-aac-language/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211025T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211025T163000
DTSTAMP:20260823T022018
CREATED:20211014T195758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T143941Z
UID:387-1635175800-1635179400@www.at4il.org
SUMMARY:Teaching Digital Literacy Using Google Earth
DESCRIPTION:Google Earth Voyager Stories are such a powerful resource when working with students! The images and street view access are high quality and provide realistic access for all kids. Visit schools in India and Nepal to teach students the concepts of compare and contrast. Follow Lewis and Clark’s voyage to learn to closely read. Build and support perspective and a world view as you wander through various continents. We know that our kids need many options in how they demonstrate their learning. Use the Project tools to have students tell THEIR stories in Google Earth! In this session we will look at our journey to use this rich literary resource with our elementary and middle school kids. \n\n\n\nObjectives: \n\n\n\nBy the end of this session educators will: \n\n\n\nUnderstand how Google Earth can provide opportunities for students to demonstrate learning by using the Project tool in EarthDiscuss application of this resource in order to create classrooms that are equitable and focused on Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
URL:https://www.at4il.org/event/teaching-digital-literacy-using-google-earth/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T163000
DTSTAMP:20260823T022018
CREATED:20211014T191129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T144105Z
UID:379-1634743800-1634747400@www.at4il.org
SUMMARY:Assistive Technologies to Support Dyslexia and EF; Part 2\, AT for Writing
DESCRIPTION:This session will review an array of tools on various devices to support students writing\, including Google\, Microsoft\, Apple/ iOS and Android. Demonstrations will include features of free\, low cost\, and for fee based options on various platforms and devices. \n\n\n\nObjectives: \n\n\n\nParticipants will explore and discuss features of tools to support students with dyslexia and executive function needs\, specifically focused on writing support.Participants will compare tools to support students with dyslexia and executive function needs\, specifically focused on writing support.\n\n\n\nObjectives:
URL:https://www.at4il.org/event/assistive-technologies-to-support-dyslexia-and-ef-part-2-at-for-writing/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211018T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211018T163000
DTSTAMP:20260823T022018
CREATED:20211019T174104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T174904Z
UID:444-1634571000-1634574600@www.at4il.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Student Behavior: Factors that Explain WHY!
DESCRIPTION:Do you work with students who display disruptive\, even aggressive\, behavior? The para needs a working understanding of why the student does what she does. This webinar explores six factors that lend insight into student conduct. Participants will gain knowledge regarding each of these six factors. Once the “the why” is understood\, effective supports can be identified and implemented.
URL:https://www.at4il.org/event/understanding-student-behavior-factors-that-explain-why/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211014T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211014T163000
DTSTAMP:20260823T022018
CREATED:20211014T200146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T152759Z
UID:390-1634225400-1634229000@www.at4il.org
SUMMARY:Organizational Strategies with Google Keep!
DESCRIPTION:Google Keep is a powerful\, collaborative note taking and task management app that will help you and your students get organized. Students can make and share notes\, create task lists\, and much more in a visually appealing and functional way. Use Keep to annotate while performing online research and so much more! This hands on session will provide lots of ideas to get started with using Google Keep with your kids AND for your own professional uses. \n\n\n\nObjectives: \n\n\n\nBy the end of this session educators will: \n\n\n\nUnderstand how Google keep can be used to focus on executive functioning skills in the classroom.Discuss features of Google keep that make it a powerful resource for our students.
URL:https://www.at4il.org/event/organizational-strategies-with-google-keep/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211013T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211013T163000
DTSTAMP:20260823T022018
CREATED:20211014T185812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T144241Z
UID:376-1634137200-1634142600@www.at4il.org
SUMMARY:Assistive Technologies to Support Dyslexia and EF; Part 1\, AT for Reading
DESCRIPTION:This session will review an array of tools on various devices to support students reading\, including Google\, Microsoft\, Apple/ iOS and Android. Demonstrations will include features of free\, low cost\, and for fee based options on various platforms and devices. \n\n\n\nObjectives: \n\n\n\nParticipants will explore and discuss features of tools to support students with dyslexia and executive function needs\, specifically focused on reading support.Participants will compare tools to support students with dyslexia and executive function needs\, specifically focused on reading support.
URL:https://www.at4il.org/event/assistive-technologies-to-support-dyslexia-and-ef-part-1-at-for-reading/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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