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Training Events for 2006-2007
Assistive Technology
Across the Lifespan Conference
When: March 22- 23, 2007
Where: The Holiday Inn Convention Center, Stevens Point, WI
Featuring Keynote Speaker:
Daniel Herlihy
Hands-on Lab Experiences
Multiple Sessions
Assistive Technology Vendor Lab
Sponsored by:
Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative and WISTECH
Spring 2007 Leadership,
March 22, 2007
Now I "See"
It!
Holiday Inn Convention &
Expo Center, Stevens Point, WI
Dan Herlihy, Connective Technology Solutions, Inc.
Fee: $20 for Leadership Members
Non-members $100
Do your students really "see" the focus
of your lessons? Learn how to enhance access to the curriculum
within a truly multi-sensory environment. Target the learning
needs of students with auditory, visual, kinesthetic challenges
by creating access and added supports to curriculum materials
using Mayer-Johnson animated PCS symbols, sign language videos,
Vcom3D's ASL animations, add captioning to Quick Time movies,
tactile support for the IntelliKeys keyboard, embedded auditory
prompts, voice recognition and more. A variety of software and
hardware will allow you to set the stage for active learning and
student participation enabling all your students to exclaim "Now
I see it!" Hands-on
Click here
for the registration form. For more information email
Mary Chapin or phone
1-800-991-5576.
Networking at Noonish:
Tune in for Networking with Your AT
Colleagues. Cost: $20.00 per session OR $50.00 for all three
sessions.
Remaining sessions:
March 5, 2007 (12:30-3:30)
Topic: Positioning
Location: Concordia University, 12800 N. Lakeshore Dr., Mequon
For more information download the flyer
or contact Shelly Weingarten at sweingar@cesa1.k12.wi.us
Phonemic Assessment for Non-Verbal Students
Make It-Take It
March 8, 2007
Location: CESA 1, 19601 W. Bluemound Rd., Brookfield
9:00-3:30 (Registration at 8:30)
Cost: $100.00 (Includes lunch and materials) For more information
download the flyer
or email Shelly Weingarten at sweingar@cesa1.k12.wi.us
Get A G.R.I.P. (Guarantee Recognition of Individual Preferences)
On Communication
Get a GRIP is a two-part training on the use of communication
systems for staff who have students with severe and profound multiple
disabilities. Through the use of multiple research based approaches,
participants will discover the importance of honoring the sensory
systems of these children and recognizing how they "tell"
us their current sensory preferences.
DATES:
January 26, 2007 and April 24, 2007
Location: CESA 2, Milton WI
For more information download the flyer
or email Peggy Strong
From CESA 2
...
AT Academy
The AT Academy is a learning community developed as a vehicle
to provide ongoing training and support to area school personnel.
It meets quarterly. For participating school districts only. Remaining
dates:
- February 13, 2007
- April 27, 2007
Location: CESA 2, Milton
For more information contact Jill
Gierach.
Universal Access to Software, the
Internet & the Curriculum through the IntelliKeys Keyboard
The IntelliKeys is used with more than the IntelliTools Classroom
Suite—it can provide access to any educational software
program, including Microsoft Office and other popular tools. During
this hands-on lab session, participants will use standard and
customize overlays to access core educational software
and create switch-accessible curricular activities and talking
books. We will also use the IntelliKeys to access other popular
assistive technologies including Kurzweil 3000, Solo, WYNN and
Inspiration.
Presenter: Kelly Fonner, M.S.
Date: March 13, 2007
COST: $125.00 (includes lunch)
Location: CESA 2, Milton
Download the flyer
or for more information on content contact Jill
Gierach.
Switch
Users Access the Curriculum, Too!
Therapists, teachers and parents often struggle with access to
educational software and curricular activities for their student
switch users. This hands-on session will explore switch selection
and use. You will be introduced to basic switch types and their
usage as a control interface to computer access, electronic aids
of daily living and AAC. The features of scanning will be explained
and switch assessment tools will be introduced. Examples will
be demonstrated of scan organizations such as linear, row-column,
column-row and block scanning formats. Participants will also
view scans that are automatic, ongoing, inverse and step.
Presenter: Kelly Fonner
Date: March 14, 2007
COST: $125.00 (includes lunch)
Location: CESA 2, Milton
Download the flyer
or for more information on content contact Jill
Gierach.
Get a G.R.I.P.
On Communication
See CESA 1
From
CESA 3 ...
Assistive
Technology Workshops
Individuals will have the opportunity to take
this course for 1 or 2 graduate credits (to be paid for by the
participant).
Supporting the Struggling Reader with
Assistive Technology
February 8, 2007
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Supporting the Struggling Writer with
Assistive Technology
March 8, 2007
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Supporting Science with Assistive Technology
April 12, 2007
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Final Session/Class Reports
May 3, 2007
4:00 - 7:00 pm
* This session is required for University Credit.
Contact Cindy
Nankee, or download the flyer.
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From
CESA 4 and 5...
Creating Communication
Environments
Creating Communication Environments is a FOUR-day workshop based
on the well-researched program, Environmental Communication Teaching
(ECT). Creating Communication Environments includes strategies
that enhance the child’s communication within the natural
environments. It is designed for teams of three to explore strategies
for developing communication skills in students with limited communication
skills in classroom settings. Download the flyer
for complete information or contact Mary Wirkus-Pallaske at mpallaske@cesa4.k12.wi.us
From CESA 5 ...
Assessing Student's Need for Assistive
Technology
School teams are encouraged to attend this session to help them
learn how to identify the Assistive Technology of students they
work with. Teams will work together using the SETT process to
identify student abilities, environmental considerations, and
tasks in which Assistive Technology may help and finally, the
tools that match all of the above. Legal requirements for Assistive
Technology, writing AT in the IEP and demonstrations of assistive
technology devices and software will be covered. Special pricing
for teams is available. Contact Judi
Cumley for more information.
Location: CESA 5
Date: January 31, 2007
8:30-3:30
Cost: $40
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From CESA 6...
Networking Meetings
CESA 6 AT networking meetings will be on the second Wednesday
of every other month from 4-5 p.m. Here are the specific dates
and topics:
March 14, 2007 - TBA
May 9, 2007 - TBA
The basic schedule will remain the same:
3:30-4:00 arrival, networking, snacking
4:00-5:00 AT presentation
5:00-5:30 networking and cleanup
Contact Karen Stindt for more information at kstindt@cesa6.k12.wi.us
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From CESA 7...
Seating for Task Performance
Often, assessment of a child is focused at ONE particular
moment of time. This one moment can dictate the type of equipment
prescribed, or, more unfortunately, not prescribed. Adequate
seating for task performance is critical, and is not generally
provided for children to develop consistent access to be independent
in performing tasks.
Presenter: Karen Kangas, OTR/L, Seating and Positioning Specialist,
AT Specialist
When: February 15 & 16, 2007
Where: Comfort Suites, 1951 Bond St., Green Bay
Cost: $200.00
For more information download the flyer
or contact plees@cesa7.k12.wi.us
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From
CESA 7 & 8 ...
ASNAT:
Assessing Student's Needs for Assistive Technology: A Collaborative
Approach
This beginning level workshop is designed
to lead teams of school district or Birth to Three providers,
through the Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiatives assessment
process for determining if a child needs assistive technology.
When: Friday, February 23, 2007
Time: 9:00 - 3:30
Where: CESA 7 Office
For more information download the flyer
or contact Paula Lees.
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From CESA 9...
Boardmaker ® Intensive
Learn how to add in your own pictures, build communication
boards and picture schedules. Learn how to use templates, create
user ready props and build fun picture based activities for
your students. Leave the class with at least 2 activities that
are ready to go and a USB drive with templates to create more.
Date: January 30, 2007
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: CESA 9 office, Tomahawk
Cost: $ 75 per person for school improvement districts
$245 for non-members districts
Register by: Jan 26, 2007 at www.cesa9.k12.wi.us/registration
Contact: Marcia Obukowicz
for more information.
AT on a Shoestring
Budget got you into that crunched feeling when it comes to
supporting kids? This class starts with using what you already
have to meet some of the assistive technology needs of your
students. It will also clue you in to some great web finds like
templates, kid friendly pictures and activities, free text readers
and more. This is a hands on work shop with some make and take
and computer exploration time built in.
February 06, 2007
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: CESA #9 office, Tomahawk
Cost: $75 per person
$245 for non-member districts
Materials Fee: $30 will include handbook, CD with templates
and at least 1 make it/take it project.
Register by February 1, 2007 at:
www.cesa9.k12.wi.us/registration
Contact: Marcia Obukowicz
for more information.
A Paraprofessionals Guide
to the Universe
Boldly go where no man (or woman) may have gone before. Enter
the new galaxy of tools that can support student learning throughout
the day. Text readers, word prediction, symbol communication
systems, web supports are just a few of the tools we will explore
in this strange new world of technology!
Audience: Paraprofessionals, parents, those supporting students
with assistive technology needs
Presenter: Marcia Obukowicz
Date: February 21, 2007
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: CESA #9 office, Tomahawk
Cost: $65
Register by: Feb 16, 2007at:
www.cesa9.k12.wi.us/registration
Contact: Marcia Obukowicz
for more information.
A Process for Addressing Challenging
Behaviors for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
This training will provide participants with a framework for
addressing challenging behaviors sometimes exhibited by people
with ASD. Participants will learn how to reframe their thinking
in addressing challenging behaviors exhibited by a person with
ASD by understanding the behavior as a feature or characteristic
of the person's neurobiological disability of ASD. A particular
focus on identifying positive behavioral support strategies
to prevent the occurrence of challenging behaviors in people
with ASD will be given as best practices behavior intervention
programs. It is important for participants to consider that
there is no single/standard way to address challenging behaviors
sometimes exhibited in people with ASD. Rather, each behavioral
intervention plan should be designed to meet the individualized
interests, needs, learning styles, and processing skills of
the person with ASD.
Presenter: Susan Stokes, M.A., CCC-SLP, Autism Coordinator
for CESA #6
Date: Monday, January 22, 2007
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: CESA #9 office, Tomahawk
Cost: $125 per person for School Improvement members $345
per person for non-members (includes lunch, breaks and materials).
Register by: January 5, 2007 at: www.cesa9.k12.wi.us/registration
Contact: Marcia Obukowicz
for more information.
Make & Take - Visual Support
Strategies for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
This hands-on workshop will focus on creating visual support
strategies for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Use
of visual support strategies has proven effective for increasing
the language comprehension skills, attending skills, social
interaction skills, expressive language skills, ability to accept
change/transition, and most importantly, independent functioning
of students with ASD. Participants will create individualized
visual support strategies to meet the unique learning and processing
needs of students with ASD.
** Pre-requisite: A working knowledge of computers and the
Boardmaker® software program
Presenter: Susan Stokes, M.A., CCC-SLP, Autism Coordinator
for CESA #6
Date: Monday, February 26, 2007
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: CESA #9 office, Tomahawk
Cost: $125 per person for School Improvement members $345
per person for non-members
(includes lunch, break and materials)
Register by: February 8, 2007, at: www.cesa9.k12.wi.us/registration
CESA Contact: Yvonne
VandenBerg
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From
CESA 11...
ASNAT:
Assessing Student's Needs for Assistive Technology: A Collaborative
Approach (For college credit $210 plus workshop fee, with
an additional Reading or Organization workshop).
January 16, 2007
8:30-3:00
CESA 11, Turtle Lake, WI
Fee: $65 (Includes the manual).
Contact Kim Swenson at kims@cesa11.k12.wi.us
Reading Supports
We will be looking at a continuum of considerations for reading
from highlighting standard text to using Optical Character Recognition
(OCR) and text to speech software. Participants will learn the
general features of software, equipment and other supports.
There will be time for hands on exploration and networking.
Participants will receive demo CD’s and resources to use
in their classroom or home. Registration deadline is January
25, 2007.
February 6, 2007
8:30-3:00
CESA 11, Turtle Lake, WI
Fee: $65
Contact Kim Swenson at kims@cesa11.k12.wi.us
Organization
Supports
Do you have student’s who demonstrate problems with time
management, managing materials and space or planning academic
activities with multiple steps? Come and explore a continuum
of considerations from color coding to personal digital assistants
(PDA’s). Participants will learn general features of software
for concept development, organization of ideas and studying
and explore resources and equipment. Registration deadline is
March 8, 2007.
March 19, 2007
8:30-3:00
CESA 11, Turtle Lake, WI
Fee: $65
Contact Kim Swenson at kims@cesa11.k12.wi.us
Evening Report
Out
This evening meeting is mandatory for participants taking 2
of the 3 workshops listed above for graduate credit. More information
on the credit option is available by contacting CESA #11.
April 30, 2007
4:30-8:00 pm
CESA 11, Turtle Lake, WI
Fee: $65
Participants who attend 2 of the 3 all day workshops, the Evening
Report Out, and complete a project will receive 1 graduate credit
from a college to be determined.
For cost information contact Kim at:
kims@cesa11.k12.wi.us
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From CESA 11 &
12...
Creating Communication
Environments
Creating Communication Environments is a FOUR-day
workshop based on the well-researched program, Environmental
Communication Teaching (ECT). Creating Communication Environments
includes strategies that enhance the child’s communication
within the natural environments. It is designed for teams of
three to explore strategies for developing communication skills
in students with limited communication skills.
Dates: December 15, 2006, February 9, 2006, March
16, 2007, April 27, 2007
For more information download the flyer
or contact Kim Swenson
for more information.
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Other AT Events
AT in Practice, 2007 Spring Course Offering
at UW-Madison - Distance Learning Format
Presented by the Department of Kinesiology, UW-Madison Program
in Therapeutic Sciences
For more information download the flyer
or contact Ruth Benedict, OTR/L, DrPH for further information
at (608) 262-0543
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