ProfessionalDevelopment


Adaptive Books to Support Literacy: A make-and-take-it workshop

July 28, 2008 (8:30 - 3:30)

$59 (includes materials fee)
$49 early registration/group discount for 2 or more

Location:

STAR (Riding Academy)
11800 Highway 11E
Lenoir City, TN 37774

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Join us for this interactive workshop where you will learn how to adapt books in a number of ways to meet your student’s varying physical or cognitive needs.  Topics will include:

  • Choosing and finding books for classroom adaptation

  • Adapting books for improved physical and/or visual access

  • Adapting books for improved language and communication skills

  • The use of manipulative props to support your books

  • Creating books with Boardmaker software

  • Creating interactive e-books for touchscreen and switch access with programs such as Clicker 5 and Powerpoint

  • Incorporating the Intellitools keyboard to foster interaction with reading adapted e-books

  • Exploring internet sites for readymade materials and teacher support

  You will leave with one (early childhood level) adapted book. Although designed for the special education and inclusion professionals, this course will be beneficial for regular education preschool and kindergarten staff, as well.

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**Registrations received by June 27, 2008 or if 2 or more individuals from same system.  Registration forms should be submitted together.

 


The Center for Assistive Technology and BEST Purchasing Programs are operated by The Little Tennessee Valley Educational Cooperative, a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization registered as a charity with the Tennessee Office of the Secretary of State.

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