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A New "PODDsibility" for Communication

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Registration Closed.
Last Date to Register: 4/7/2011 12:01 AM
Last Date to Cancel: 4/4/2011 12:01 AM
Agency: CESA 5
Agency Contact: Judi Cumley
Agency Assistant: Jo Ann Senzig 608-745-5422
Location: CESA 5
626 E. Slifer St
Portage, WI 53901
Facility: Upstairs Conference Room
Date/Time:
4/14/2011 08:30 AM - 03:30 PM
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Students who need alternative forms for communication frequently don’t have the means to truly communicate what they are thinking, make the comments they want to, initiate their own topics and so much more.
They may not have all of the vocabulary they need and are limited by what others have programmed into their system.
PODD (Pragmatic Organization Dynamic Display) Communication Books may be paper and "low tech", but they have the capability to support AAC users who are fully competent communicators. PODD boards can be selected for emerging communicators, advanced communicators, those who access using eye gaze or via partner assisted scanning.

Come learn about the “PODDsibilities” of this system. Participants will leave with “starter” PODD systems to use with students.

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.
Special Education
Preschool Outcomespercent of preschool children who demonstrate improved social/emotional, knowledge/language and behavior skills
Cancellation Policy: Registered participants will receive a full refund if they cancel before 10 working days before an event, minus any material costs that have already been incurred. Because of our commitment to the trainer and the food vendor, participants who cancel less than 10 working days or do not attend, will be billed the full fee. CESA 5 reserves the right to cancel any event. Registered participants will be notified via email if a cancellation occurs and will receive a full refund. Inclement weather policy: Every effort will be made to hold an event. CESA 5 will notify participants via email as soon as possible if an event has been canceled due to weather conditions.