Stages: A Framework... with Dr. Madalaine Pugliese 863-684

Stages: A framework to design learning and select materials for individuals with cognitive or language delay

Using the Stages Framework to Design Data-Driven Curriculum

Presented by Stages author Dr. Madalaine Pugliese

Question: How do you implement a long-term program that systematically addresses assessment, accountability, and developmentally appropriate curriculum for learners with special needs?

Answer: Stages Framework is a guide to design learning and select educational materials for individuals with cognitive or language delays. The framework offers effective ways to: assess what your learners know; demonstrate their progress over time; choose from extensive lists of recommended appropriate skill-building learning materials; and describe learners using a common language with IEP and curriculum planning teams.

Included in the workshop:

• Overview of the framework, and demonstration of how to use the new Stages Observable Skills Checklist in the context of collecting evidence for alternate assessment.
• Hands-on learning with the nine dynamic apps. Emphasis on: GoWorksheet Maker, which quickly converts printed worksheets into customizable, interactive activities on an iPad and can be used across most Stages.
• Research surrounding differentiated instruction and universal design for learning that guided the development of the Stages Math Number Sense software and app.
• Skills practice and assessment activities are provided in nine key mathematical skill areas with options for learning scaffolds with customizable settings
• One copy of Stages book (Stages – A Systematic Framework to Design Learning for Special Needs). Participants will also receive redemption codes to 9 different apps for iOS/iPad that can be used with students at multiple “stages”. If purchased individually, the included apps and Stages book are valued at $368.91!

About the Presenter: Madalaine is the Assistive Tech Grad Program Adjunct Professor of Clinical Practice at Simmons College and an Assistive Technology Consultant. She is President of Assistive Learning Technologies, LLC, and a Smithsonian Laureate Winner in Education and Academia for the Stages Framework. She has also received the Educator of the Year Distinguished Achievement Award from Scholastic Electronic Learning Magazine, and the Shaper of the Future award from Converge Magazine; and is an Apple Distinguished Educator.

Registration fee: $250; materials, lunch and snacks included

Bonus! Attainment will provide a door prize of either The Stages Math software or app – your choice! ($129-$169 value)

Registration at 8:30; Event from 9:00-3:00

Additional Workshop Information:
**A fully-charge iPad is required for hands-on experience!**
Once you are registered at for this event, Attainment Company will email to you the redemption codes for the 9 apps. These apps must be installed on your iPad BEFORE you attend the event on April 20. We will dive into the Stages Framework at 9:00am, and we would like everyone to be ready to go!

Content Questions? Contact Jill Gierach, CESA 2 AT Services Director: jgtechloft@gmail.com

Workshop Administrivia:
•    Registration deadline is April 15, 2016.
•    No refunds will be issued after the App Codes have been emailed to registrants.
•    If special accommodations are required, paid registration must be received 3 weeks before workshop.
•    CESA 2 will do its best to accommodate general dietary requests. We cannot guarantee suitable sustenance if your dietary needs are very specific or severe.

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