Trainings
Region 3 AT Center provides FREE workshops designed to be beneficial to the implementation of
assistive technology tools, devices, and software.
Scheduled Trainings at Region 3 AT Center
Introduction to Kurzweil Webinar
Interested in learning more about how Kurzweil 3000 can help educators differentiate instruction so that all students can access the curriculum? Join us for a one hour webinar to see how Kurzweil 3000 is more than just a tool for students who are struggling! Topics to be covered include: Reading tools to support fluency, comprehension and vocabulary; Writing tools; Study Skills tools; Test Taking features.
August 24, 2011
8:30 – 3:00 Click
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September 28, 2011 8:30 – 3:00 Click Here to Register.
Proloque2Go: AAC In Your Pocket
Need a reasonable alternative to those high priced communication devices? Proloquo2Go is an app for the iPad/iTouches that can turn it into a flexible communication device. It features multiple views and grid sizes, picture and/or text-based communication, natural sounding text-to-speech voices, and vocabulary of over 7000 SymbolStix. Participants will learn how to customize Proloque2Go for various students needs.
August 25, 2011 8:30 – 3:00
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January 19, 2012 8:30 – 3:00
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Accessing Digital Text with the Victor Reader Stream
The availability of digital text has dramatically improved access to educational materials for students who are blind and visually impaired. This workshop will address what digital text is, where it can be found and how it can be accessed with the Victor Reader Stream. At the conclusion of the workshop participants should be able to identify the benefits of both the Victor Reader Stream and digital text for students who are blind and visually impaired in educational settings.
September 1, 2011 9:00 – 2:00
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AIMing for Success
Do you know how to provide accessible instructional materials (AIM) to your students? Do you know about NIMAS and how to access alternate file formats such as electronic text? This training will provide information on who qualifies, how to obtain AIM and the possible AT tools that can be used with AIM.
September 13, 2011 8:30 – 3:00 Click Here to Register.
Accessibility with MS Word 2007 Webinar - Part 1
This training will teach participants how to get a word count, readability, and use the auto correct features of MS Word to support student writing. They will also learn about a new add on feature that allows MS Word to talk and highlight the spoken word.
September 15, 2011 11:00 – 12:00
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Accessibility with MS Word 2007 Webinar - Part 2
This training will teach participants how to create lined writing paper from tables to support student writing and create tests and worksheets using the form tools.
September 21, 2011 11:00 – 12:00
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Visual Support Strategies
This training will provide participants with visual support strategies to address the unique learning needs and challenging behaviors of some students with disabilities. Participants will also have an opportunity to make several visual supports to use in their classrooms.
September 27, 2011 8:30 – 3:00
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2011-2012 Free Workshops Flyer
Design Your Own Workshop
Customize a
workshop to meet your specific needs. Click
HERE to see a list of the types of workshops that we offer or contact us to design one to meet your specific needs.
We can offer these workshop at our center or come to your
school/parish/organization.
Possible Lengths
1 1/2 hours (after school), 3 hours (1/2
day), 6 hours (full day)
Who Can Benefit?
All workshops are offered to all
populations including teachers, special educators, para-educators,
administrators, parents, caregivers and service providers.
AT @ A Glance At Your School
This is a
“playground” to explore AT devices, low tech tools, and software.
This is a hands-on opportunity to “try before you buy”. Learn how to
use the principals of Universal Design to ensure equal access to the
curriculum for ALL
of your students. The tools are portable and can be setup in a
teacher’s lounge, at a meeting, or anywhere to meet your needs.
To request a workshop for your school/parish/organization
contact our center at 225-391-7278 or 225-391-7279.