Our office offers software training and site specific training. Our current schedule can be viewed in the links below.

2012-2013 Assistive Technology Training Schedule by Month

2012-2013 Assistive Technology Training Schedule by Software Type

Register online at: https://www.bcps.org/apps/registration/
           Log in using your BCPS email and password.
           Select ‘Workshops – Registration’ from the catalog drop down menu.
           Click on ‘Catalog’ from the left menu.
           Select ‘Special Education’ from drop down menu titled ‘Office’ at top of course listings.
           Click on selected course. Click on ‘Register.’

Boardmaker Level 1
           Participants receive an overview of Boardmaker software. Participants will learn how to create adapted activities and materials to meet student needs.

Boardmaker Level 2
           Experienced users will review advanced features of this program. They will learn how to adapt lessons and worksheets and how to integrate visual strategies into the curriculum.

Clicker 5
           A hands on overview of this multi-media text to speech software (with an on-screen alphabet and graphics and word banks) will be provided. Participants will learn to customize this program to support struggling readers and writers.

Intellitools Classroom Suite
           This class provides an overview of program features that support reading, writing and math skills. Each class will introduce a specific authoring skill. Participants will learn how to provide diverse learners with engaging activities to support curriculum goals.

Kurzweil Level 1
           Participants will receive hands-on training on this text to speech software. Users will develop an understanding of how to customize the program to support struggling readers and writers. Curriculum integration as well as the connection to MSA and HSA will be discussed.

Kurzweil Level 2
           Users will learn to scan and edit documents. Integrating advanced features into the curriculum will be included. Utilizing the program to support reading, writing and study skills will also be discussed.