Monday, September 16, 2013

5 blocks Reading instruction

‎www.polk-fl.net/districtinfo/departments/learningsupport/ese/documents/atr/handoutsfiveblocks.pdf
 Nice 1 page summary, great for parents

Boston Workshops and Classes for the Community of People with Disabilities

Boston Workshops and Classes for the Community of People with Disabilities
Fabulous event on Sept 20, 2013

SPDC- Professional Development in Exeter, NH


https://sites.google.com/a/spdc.org/home/registration

The Best of the Best Therapy Apps for School Therapists

The Best of the Best Therapy Apps for School Therapists

Friday October 4, 2013
9:00 AM until 3:00 PM


This workshop is designed for school based OT’s, PT’s and Speech pathologists who are beginning to use an iDevice (iPod, iPhone, iPad) to facilitate therapy sessions in the schools. Participants of this hands-on workshop will learn basic camera and video functions, how to best navigate the Apps store, obtain multiple resources for apps specifically related to IEP Goals, explore rubrics useful when reviewing apps, download and customize amazing apps for their discipline, learn about accessibility features and leave with recommendations for apps that not only excite but educate their students. Your instructor, Sue Drouin, Speech Pathologist will include Must Have Productivity apps for Therapists. A total of 50+ apps are demonstrated and explained how they can be used in therapy sessions with students from Kindergarten through High school. The cost for this workshop is $100 payable by check or PO to ERCSD-SPDC. A light breakfast and lunch will be served.
Location: 30 Linden Street, Exeter, NH
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iCreate: Creating Custom Digital Content for your iPad


iCreate: Creating Custom Digital Content for your iPad

Wednesday October 9, 2013
9:00 AM until 3:00 PM


In this hands-on workshop, Sue Drouin will help participants create and edit images, make collages, create written materials, annotate readings, record and edit audio and video, create screencasts, digital stories, content specific flashcards, and vocabulary games. In addition they will also learn how to use iPad as a digital notebook, a study tool and organizational device. This workshop will be taught using mostly free apps. Participants will be emailed a list of free apps to download prior to the workshop. Resources for BYOC (Build Your Own Content) apps, lists of Paid apps and teaching with your iPad will be provided. If you are interested in taking your iPad to the next level, this is the workshop for you! There will be a light breakfast and lunch served. The cost for this workshop is $100 and checks or POs should be made payable to ERCSD-SPDC.

Location: 30 Linden Street, Exeter, NH

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