Trainings


 * Trainings**

Rebecca and Elizabeth are available for trainings on site or at the Summerdale Office Center for school staff, support staff and families. Trainings can be customized to the district's/Staff's needs. Please contact: Elizabeth Panek: epanek@caiu.org or 717-732-8400 ext 8670 for more information.

Below is a list of current training offerings:
// (1/2 day overview or full-day product training in the use of the accessibility features built into the Microsoft framework to support students with disabilities) // || ||
 * ** Assistive Technology/Low Incidence ** ||
 * ** IDEA-mandated initiatives – No Presenter Fee ** || ** Related topics – Presenter Fee Attached ** ||
 * Speech Recognition Software: Using Dragon Naturally Speaking and MS Office Speech Recognition Programs //(1/2 day training in the use of speech-to-text software to support students with writing disabilities)// || Graphic Organizers that Support Universal Design for Learning and Learning Focused Schools Framework: Using Kidspiration with Grades K-4 to Brainstorm, Organize, and Group Ideas and Concepts ||
 * Boardmaker v. 6 //( ½ day basic and intermediate trainings; Boardmaker software allows users to create picture-based communication and activity boards/symbols))// || Graphic Organizers that Support Universal Design for Learning and Learning Focused Schools Framework: Using Inspiration with Grades 5-12 as a Concept-Mapping Tool ||
 * Assistive Technology Awareness- //(2-3 hour overview of the categories, types, and implementation of assistive technology for students with varying disabilities//) || Adaptations and Accommodations in the area of Communication for Struggling Regular Education Students ||
 * Scan and Read Systems Overview of all systems: Kurzweil 3000, WYNN, Read and Write Gold- //(½ day overview of different text-to-speech software)// || Visual Organizers and Supports for Language Processing ||
 * SOLO (Read:OutLoud, Write:OutLoud, Co:Writer, Draft:Builder) //(full-day training in software tools that support students with reading and writing within the universal design for learning framework)// || ||
 * Dynavox Products – Awareness, Demonstration, and Training || ||
 * Prentke Romich Company Products – Awareness, Demonstration, and Training //(full day trainings in the programming and implementation of PRC augmentative and alternative communication products)// || ||
 * Clicker 5 //(overview – ½ day - or full-day training in how to create literacy activities, writing activities, and talking books with Clicker 5 software)// || ||
 * Intellitools Classroom Suite version 4, Intellikeys, and Overlay Maker //(full-day training in these fully accessible software tools that support reading, writing, math, and early concept development)// || ||
 * Being an effective communication partner with students who use augmentative and alternative communication (f//ull day training designed to provide an overview into concepts of speech and language related to AAC and implementation strategies for designing effective communication systems)// || ||
 * NIMAS and NIMAC: National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard and National Instructional Materials Accessibility Center //(1/2 day training in the accessible instructional materials resources available to students with documented print disabilities)// || ||
 * Engineering the Classroom for Communication - //(½ day overview of classroom set-up, material provision, and teaching strategies to support communication development in the classroom)// || ||
 * Scan and Read Systems specific systems: Kurzweil 3000 - //(1/2 day overview or full-day product training in the use of this text-to-speech software)// || ||
 * Scan and Read Systems specific systems introduction: WYNN – //(½ day training in the use of this text-to-speech software)// || ||
 * Scan and Read Systems specific systems introduction: Read and Write Gold- //(½ day training in the use of this text-to-speech software)// || ||
 * Microsoft Accessibility Features for children with disabilities
 * Using Visual Supports with the MDS/LSS Population //(1/2 day training in how to utilize products such as Boardmaker, Intellitools, adapted books, and Clicker 5 to create visual supports)// || ||