Our office provides a series of make and take workshops, software training and on-site training. For a complete list, click on the link below.
2009-2010 Assistive Technology
Software Training
Register online at: https://www.bcps.org/apps/registration/
Log in using BCPS email and password.
Select Workshops & Meetings - Registration from the catalog drop
down menu.
Click on Catolog from the left menu.
Select course from Special Education Workshops & Meetings.
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Boardmaker Level 1
This session will provide participants with an overview of the Boardmaker
software program. Participants will learn the basics of how to create
adapted activities to meet their students' individual needs.
Boardmaker Level 2
This session will provide experienced participants with an overview
of the advanced features of this program. Learn how to adapt lessons
and worksheets and integrate the use of visual strategies into your
curriculum.
Clicker 5
This session will provide participants with an overview of this multi-media
text to speech software with on an screen alphabet, graphics and word
banks. Hands on computer lab activities will be provided to develop
an understanding of how to customize the program to support struggling
readers and writers.
Intellitools Classroom Suite
This class will provide an overview of the general built-in features
of this program. Each class will also introduce the trainee to a specific
authoring skill. Learn how to provide diverse learners with engaging
practice activities to help improve in reading, writing, and math.
Kurzweil Level 1
This session will provide participants with an overview of this
text to speech software. Hands on computer lab activities will be provided
to develop an understanding of how to customize the program to support
struggling readers and writers. Curriculm integration as well as the
connection to MSA and HSA will be discussed.
Kurzweil Advanced
This session will provide the participants with hands on opportunity
to learn how to scan and edit documents into the program. We will also
focus on integrating advanced features into instruction and the curriculum.
Discussion of how to utilize the program to support reading, writing
and study skills will be offered.
Microsoft Office
This session will provide an overview of assistive technology applications
of Microsoft Office software. Participants will learn how to
create talking books in the Powerpoint session.
Word Prediction Software
Ths session will provide an overview of BCPS approved word prediction
software programs. Participants will learn how to use, customize and
integrate word prediction features into the curriculum to support written
communication output.
Writing With Symbols
This session will offer participants with the opportunity to have hands-on
experience with a picture-based word processor. Learn how to adapt books,
worksheets and other curriculum related materials to support student
needs.
To submit a request for specific AAC device or other assistive technology support please, contact Marsye Kaplan, 410-887-2299.