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Registration Closed.
Last Date to Register: 12/14/2010 12:01 AM
Last Date to Cancel: 12/14/2010 12:01 AM
Agency: CESA 3
Agency Contact: Jim Nelson
Agency Assistant: Kate Hennessy 608-822-2149
Location: CESA 3
1300 Industrial Drive
Fennimore, WI 53809
Facility: Conference Room C/D
Date/Time:
12/16/2010 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM

 

Using the iPad to Support Special Education Students

Presenter: Lillian Rider AT/Autism/SLP Director CESA 4 
 
Date: December 16, 2010

Location: CESA 3 Fennimore WI

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.


Can iPod/iPad technology really be used to help support students with special needs in the educational setting...Indeed it can. This hands-on workshop will give you the opportunity to actually work with iPads and apps that are relevant to special education students. Participants will work with applications in the following areas: AAC, social skills, literacy, writing, math, data collection, behavior management, music, songs, art and games. Resources for finding apps, podcasts, books and music, and for setting up the accessibility features, will also be shared.
 
Audience: Regular and Special Education Teachers, Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Paraprofessionals, ESL Teachers

Cost Includes lunch:

$75/Per Person
CESA #3 Special Education Consortium School Districts:
Argyle, Barneveld, Benton, Cassville, Ithaca, Potosi, Riverdale, Shullsburg, Southwestern, Wauzeka, Weston

$100/Per Person
CESA #3 Non-consortium Districts and Community Based Agencies & School Districts Outside of CESA #3

For further information, contact Jim Nelson at CESA #3, 1-800-261-0000, (608) 822-3276, Ext 211, via E-mail: jnelson@cesa3.k12.wi.us


 

Teacher Standards
WES2The teacher understands how children with broad ranges of ability learn and provides instruction that supports their intellectual, social, and personal development.
WES3The teacher understands how pupils differ in their approaches to learning and the barriers that impede learning and can adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of pupils, including those with disabilities and exceptionalities.
WES4The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies, including the use of technology to encourage children’s development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.
WES6The teacher uses effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques as well as instructional media and technology to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.
WES10The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support pupil learning and well being and who acts with integrity, fairness and in an ethical manner.
Pupil Services
WPS2The pupil services professional understands the complexities of learning and knowledge of comprehensive, coordinated practice strategies that support pupil learning, health, safety and development.
WPS3The pupil services professional has the ability to use research, research methods and knowledge about issues and trends to improve practice in schools and classrooms.
WPS6The pupil services professional is able to address comprehensively the wide range of social, emotional, behavioral and physical issues and circumstances which may limit pupils’ abilities to achieve positive learning outcomes through development, implementation and evaluation of system-wide interventions and strategies.
WPS7The pupil services professional interacts successfully with pupils, parents, professional educators, employers, and community support system such as juvenile justice, public health, human services and adult education.
Special Education
Graduation Ratespercent comparison of youth with and without IEP's graduating with a regular diploma
Suspension/Expulsion Ratesdiscrepancy between the rate of students with disabilities being suspended or expelled from school more than 10 days
Parent Involvementpercent of parents of children with IEPs reporting satisfaction with parent involvement
Participant Cancellation Policy: You must contact CESA #3 at least one week prior to the scheduled event to cancel and receive a full refund of your registration fee. Cancellations not received at least one week prior to the registered event will be charged the full registration fee. CESA #3 reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to insufficient enrollment. Participants will be notified by e-mail or phone if a workshop is cancelled. If a participant is a 'no show' the school will be billed for the registration fee, or loss of the 'free' attendance slot. Accommodations: If you need an accommodation to participate including interpreter services (sign language or other spoken language) please email the workshop contact to set up these services. A two-week notice is appreciated. CESA #3 is handicapped accessible.