Posted on: 03/04/2010
Expired: 06/03/2010
Bluegrass Technology Center, Inc.
961 Beasley Street, Suite 140
Lexington, Kentucky 40509
(859) 294-4343
(800) 209-7767
March 22, 2010
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Come check out the tremendous number of ways you can use this visual support software program with your students! This is a great opportunity for teachers and para-educators working with non-verbal students, ELL students and others benefiting from combining picture symbols with written words to encourage language and communication.
BoardMaker offers over 44 languages which can support students and families learning various languages so don’t think of it as just a "special ed" tool!
Participants will learn basic/advanced skills and be provided with numerous additional resources, hundreds of templates and other helpful classroom tips and techniques to engage all learners.
Come prepared to create a bounty of materials to take back to your classroom! (Bring your personal flash drives--highly recommended!)
Minimum enrollment - 5, Maximum enrollment - 15
Cost: $95.00
March 25, 2010
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
This software, available in most schools in Kentucky, has a wide variety of tools to help students with reading, writing, math and research.
Come learn the basics of text-to-speech, word prediction, dictation, information gathering, and other supportive learning tools.
Participants will learn how to use Read & Write to assist students with learning disAbilities and other "mild" disAbilities become more independent learners in resource and regular classrooms.
Minimum enrollment - 5, Maximum enrollment - 15
Cost: $95.00
April 7 , 2010
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Beginner Level: Overview and Hands-On with variety of DynaVox speech-generating devices.
Come learn how to program, modify and create communication pages to support communication.
Cost: Donation of a young child’s book (Ages 4-8).
May 4, 2009
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Come learn how to get Assistive Technology funded for you, your family member, student or client. Extensive funding strategies and sources will be provided. This is one session you do not want to miss! (Snacks provided, feel free to bring something!)
Maximum enrollment - 25
Cost: $15.00
May 19, 2010
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Come explore the basics of using communication devices from objects, eye-gaze, and single-message devices to mid-level devices to dynamic screen displays and today’s new hand-held computerized communication devices.
Time permitting in the afternoon, we will explore one or more basic communication software programs.
Minimum enrollment - 5, Maximum enrollment - 15
Cost: $95.00
Come explore the basics of creating accessible children’s books for young children with print challenges.
This is a great opportunity to learn & share basic computer skills such as:
creating a digital image by scanning a book into the computer, cropping/rotating/cleaning up digital images using software already on your computer, creating audio files by recording your voice into the computer using a free software program, proofing audio files and making audio corrections to your audio/WAV files, and creating picture support materials using Mayer-Johnson’s BoardMaker software program.
We have created step-by-step directions to assist basic-level computer users!
Our new Library of Digital Accessible Books needs your help so that more children can have access to literacy.
Don’t be shy, come join us! Snacks & Community Service Recognition provided.
This program eligible for Disney’s Give A Day-Get A Day and United Way of the Bluegrass’s Concert in the Park Events.
RSVP for one of the following sessions (to accommodate various work schedules, you do not have to attend a whole session time):
Saturday, March 27, 2010, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Monday, April 5, 2010, 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday, April 10, 2010, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Monday, April 26, 2010, 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday, May 8, 2010, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
June 2, 2009
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Beginner Level: Overview and Hands-On with variety of DynaVox speech-generating devices.
Come learn how to program, modify and create communication pages to support communication.
Cost: Donation of a young child’s book (Ages 4-8)
Are you interested in attending a week-long training opportunity during the summer? We would love to spend the week exploring devices, software, strategies and funding for all types of student learners with a small group of people. Let us know if you are interested and what week would work best for you by emailing us at office@bluegrass-tech.org.
Based on responses we will let you know more details!
Consideration for participant slots will be given based on date of first responses so email us now.
Space is limited and sessions typically fill up quickly so register early! A waiting list will be maintained when sessions are closed. Check session descriptions above to make sure you mark your calendar correctly!
Send Payment/Purchase Orders and Cell Phone Contact information for each participant specifying session date & title to:
Bluegrass Technology Center
961 Beasley Street, Suite 140
Lexington, KY 40509
or fax to: 859-294-0704
Registration and payment reserves space in the training event for your participation. Space is limited per training per session descriptions. We understand the nature of providing services to individuals with disabilities and understand that last minute emergencies arise. However, the registration fees cover all the costs associated with each training event and preparation. Therefore, it is BTC's policy to only refund payment for cancellations received 48 hours in advance of the training date.
Contact Debbie at 859-294-4343 or dsharon@bluegrass-tech.org
Directions are available at: www.bluegrass-tech.org
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