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The Special Education Technology Center’s webinars address technology tools and strategies to support inclusive learning environments. 
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• 09/19/2022, STEM and Literacy with Microsoft: STEM, Microsoft, and You!
  Date: 09/19/2022 Time: 3:30-4:30 Location: internet Type: Webinar Description In this session, learn all about how Microsoft tools can be used to unlock organization, note-taking, and collaboration with your students and your colleagues for STEM labs, assignments, classwork, and more! Sept. 19th STEM, Microsoft, and You!Sept. 26th Math Tools in OneNote, STEMOct. 10th Literacy… Read More »09/19/2022, STEM and Literacy with Microsoft: STEM, Microsoft, and You!
• 09/20/2022, Awe and Wonder AAC Podcast: Autism – Parent Perspective
  Date: 9/20/2022 Time: 12:00-1:00 Location: internet Type: Meeting Description Are you losing the human connection in the midst of data collection? Join Brenda and Sarah Tuesdays at noon as they talk with inspirational people who create awe and wonder in unique ways. “Wonder inspires the wish to understand; awe inspires the wish to let… Read More »09/20/2022, Awe and Wonder AAC Podcast: Autism – Parent Perspective
• 09/20/2022, Express Yourself: Emerging Writers
  Date: 09/20/2022 Time: 4:00-5:00 Location: internet Type: Webinar Description In session 1 of this 4 part series, participants will learn about emerging writer options such as Alternative Pencil and Structured Chart Writing.  Make every student a writer!    “Express Yourself in Writing” Series is a 4-session series in which participants compare, analyze and discuss tools… Read More »09/20/2022, Express Yourself: Emerging Writers
• 09/21/2022, Accessible Content for All: Introduction to Accessible Educational Materials (AEM)
  Date: 09/21/2022 Time: 03:30-4:30 Location: internet Type: Webinar Description In this 4-session series, participants will compare, analyze and discuss accessibility tools and strategies for all students to access education materials in their general education classrooms. These sessions will be based on “8 Tips To Make Curriculum Content Accessible”.  These classes will be structured in… Read More »09/21/2022, Accessible Content for All: Introduction to Accessible Educational Materials (AEM)
• 09/22/2022, AAC Talk: Tips for How to Support AAC Users
  Date: 09/22/2022 Time: 4:30-5:00 Location: internet Type: Webinar Description This AAC group social meeting is in its 3rd year!  We have changed the format to more frequent 30 minute meetings 2 times per month with some interview style conversations on specific topics to kick off each session. Our goal is to connect AAC users,… Read More »09/22/2022, AAC Talk: Tips for How to Support AAC Users
• 09/26/2022, STEM and Literacy with Microsoft: Math Tools in One Note
  Date: 09/26/2022 Time: 3:30-4:30 Location: internet Type: Webinar Description OneNote has wonderful math tools that can be used to empower student learning, assignment creation, and beyond! Come learn (and create!) with us on how to incorporate 21st century mathematics with OneNote. Topics covered include inking in OneNote, creating practice assessments, and mathematics collaboration in… Read More »09/26/2022, STEM and Literacy with Microsoft: Math Tools in One Note
• 09/27/2022, Awe and Wonder AAC Podcast: Mobility Matters – OT/PT Perspective
  Date: 9/27/2022 Time: 12:00-1:00 Location: internet Type: Meeting Description Are you losing the human connection in the midst of data collection? Join Brenda and Sarah Tuesdays at noon as they talk with inspirational people who create awe and wonder in unique ways. “Wonder inspires the wish to understand; awe inspires the wish to let… Read More »09/27/2022, Awe and Wonder AAC Podcast: Mobility Matters – OT/PT Perspective
• 09/28/2022, Accessible Content for All: Options for Providing Access to Text
  Date: 09/28/2022 Time: 03:30-4:30 Location: internet Type: Webinar Description In this 4-session series, participants will compare, analyze and discuss accessibility tools and strategies for all students to access education materials in their general education classrooms. These sessions will be based on “8 Tips To Make Curriculum Content Accessible”.  These classes will be structured in… Read More »09/28/2022, Accessible Content for All: Options for Providing Access to Text
• 09/29/2022, Interactive Reading and AAC Users: Building Schema
  Date: 09/29/2022 Time: 3:30-4:30 Location: internet Type: Webinar Description Anchor activities prior to reading selected text are vital to building vocabulary and background knowledge (schema) for all learners. These activities are essential for AAC users so that they can engage and provide meaningful input during CAR and CROWD activities. The following tools will be… Read More »09/29/2022, Interactive Reading and AAC Users: Building Schema
• 1/19/2023, AAC Talk: Disability Rights
  Date: 01/19/2023 Time: 4:00-4:30 Location: internet Type: Webinar Description This AAC group social meeting is in its 3rd year!  We have changed the format to more frequent 30 minute meetings 2 times per month with some interview style conversations on specific topics to kick off each session. Our goal is to connect AAC users,… Read More »1/19/2023, AAC Talk: Disability Rights
• 1/26/2023, AAC Talk: Advocating for AAC Users in the Community
  Date: 01/26/2023 Time: 4:00-4:30 Location: internet Type: Webinar Description This AAC group social meeting is in its 3rd year!  We have changed the format to more frequent 30 minute meetings 2 times per month with some interview style conversations on specific topics to kick off each session. Our goal is to connect AAC users,… Read More »1/26/2023, AAC Talk: Advocating for AAC Users in the Community
• 10/04/2022, Awe and Wonder AAC Podcast: Wait Time – Game Changing Strategies for Teacher
  Date: 10/4/2022 Time: 12:00-1:00 Location: internet Type: Meeting Description Are you losing the human connection in the midst of data collection? Join Brenda and Sarah Tuesdays at noon as they talk with inspirational people who create awe and wonder in unique ways. “Wonder inspires the wish to understand; awe inspires the wish to let… Read More »10/04/2022, Awe and Wonder AAC Podcast: Wait Time – Game Changing Strategies for Teacher
• 10/04/2022, Switch Access 101: The Who, What, Where, When and How
  Date:10/04/2022 Time: 4:00-5:00 Location: internet Type: Webinar Description Are you new to using switches with your students? Are you familiar with switches yet overwhelmed with how to figure out what you need to get started? Then this is the webinar for you!  In this session we will review a variety of switches, switch placement,… Read More »10/04/2022, Switch Access 101: The Who, What, Where, When and How
• 10/05/2022, What’s new with AT for Vision Loss
  Date: 10/05/2022 Time: 3:30-4:30 Location: internet Type: Webinar Description Presenter Naomi Namekata, CATIS, Assistive Technology Specialist WATAP Contact Email Sue Wright at the SETC office Zoom Link
• 10/06/2022, CROWD in the CAR in Action: Schema and STEAM for the win!
  Date: 10/06/2022 Time: 3:30-4:30 Location: internet Type: Webinar Description After anchor activities are set, vocabulary words have been explored and background knowledge has been built it is now time to read!  During this 50-minute Webinar we will continue to explore how building our student’s schema can really pay off.  Join us as we also… Read More »10/06/2022, CROWD in the CAR in Action: Schema and STEAM for the win!
• 10/10/2022, STEM and Literacy with Microsoft: Reading Progress
  Date: 10/10/2022 Time: 3:30-4:30 Location: internet Type: Webinar Description Come learn all about Reading Progress–a free tool designed to help students build confidence and reading fluency through personalized reading experiences built into Assignments in Microsoft Teams! Sept. 19th STEM, Microsoft, and You!Sept. 26th Math Tools in One Note, STEMOct. 10th Literacy Focus: Reading ProgressOct.… Read More »10/10/2022, STEM and Literacy with Microsoft: Reading Progress
• 10/11/2022, Awe and Wonder AAC Podcast: Bright Beginnings – AAC Success in Birth to Three
  Date: 10/11/2022 Time: 12:00-1:00 Location: internet Type: Meeting Description Are you losing the human connection in the midst of data collection? Join Brenda and Sarah Tuesdays at noon as they talk with inspirational people who create awe and wonder in unique ways. “Wonder inspires the wish to understand; awe inspires the wish to let… Read More »10/11/2022, Awe and Wonder AAC Podcast: Bright Beginnings – AAC Success in Birth to Three
• 10/12/2022, Accessible Content for All: Closed Captioning and Multi-Language Support
  Date: 10/12/2022 Time: 03:30-4:30 Location: internet Type: Webinar Description In this 4-session series, participants will compare, analyze and discuss accessibility tools and strategies for all students to access education materials in their general education classrooms. These sessions will be based on “8 Tips To Make Curriculum Content Accessible”.  These classes will be structured in… Read More »10/12/2022, Accessible Content for All: Closed Captioning and Multi-Language Support
• 10/13/2022, AAC Talk: Community Participation by AAC Users
  Date: 10/13/2022 Time: 4:30-5:00 Location: internet Type: Webinar Description This AAC group social meeting is in its 3rd year!  We have changed the format to more frequent 30 minute meetings 2 times per month with some interview style conversations on specific topics to kick off each session. Our goal is to connect AAC users,… Read More »10/13/2022, AAC Talk: Community Participation by AAC Users
• 10/24/2022, STEM and Literacy with Microsoft: Reading Coach
  Date: 10/24/2022 Time: 3:30-4:30 Location: internet Type: Webinar Description Come learn all about Reading Coach–a tool that builds on Reading Progress by supporting learners in practicing literacy independently! Sept. 19th STEM, Microsoft, and You!Sept. 26th Math Tools in One Note, STEMOct. 10th Literacy Focus: Reading ProgressOct. 24th Literacy Focus: Reading CoachNov. 14th Microsoft Translator… Read More »10/24/2022, STEM and Literacy with Microsoft: Reading Coach
• 10/25/2022, Awe and Wonder AAC Podcast: Degenerative Disorders – Parent Perspective
  Date: 10/25/2022 Time: 12:00-1:00 Location: internet Type: Meeting Description Are you losing the human connection in the midst of data collection? Join Brenda and Sarah Tuesdays at noon as they talk with inspirational people who create awe and wonder in unique ways. “Wonder inspires the wish to understand; awe inspires the wish to let… Read More »10/25/2022, Awe and Wonder AAC Podcast: Degenerative Disorders – Parent Perspective
• 10/25/2022, Express Yourself: Build Sentences
  Date: 10/25/2022 Time: 4:00-5:00 Location: internet Type: Webinar Description In session 2 of this 4 part series, participants will learn about sentence building support programs such as Clicker 8 & Clicker Writer and Sentence Building apps.  Discussion on how to scaffold supports to gradually build more independence and robust sentences. “Express Yourself in Writing”… Read More »10/25/2022, Express Yourself: Build Sentences
• 10/26/2022, Accessible Content for All: Implementation – Empowering Students and Staff
  Date: 10/26/2022 Time: 03:30-4:30 Location: internet Type: Webinar Description In this 4-session series, participants will compare, analyze and discuss accessibility tools and strategies for all students to access education materials in their general education classrooms. These sessions will be based on “8 Tips To Make Curriculum Content Accessible”.  These classes will be structured in… Read More »10/26/2022, Accessible Content for All: Implementation – Empowering Students and Staff
• 10/27/2022, AAC Talk: AAC Programming and Gaming
  Date: 10/27/2022 Time: 4:30-5:00 Location: internet Type: Webinar Description This AAC group social meeting is in its 3rd year!  We have changed the format to more frequent 30 minute meetings 2 times per month with some interview style conversations on specific topics to kick off each session. Our goal is to connect AAC users,… Read More »10/27/2022, AAC Talk: AAC Programming and Gaming
• 11/01/2022, Art for ALL! Get an Adapted Art Program Started in Your District
  Date: 11/01/2022 Time: 04:00-5:00 Location: internet Type: Webinar Description Besides being a federal and state standard in the United States, authentic participation in art is essential to help students with disabilities develop skills in the areas of complex problem-solving, cognition, physical development, access methods, social skills, critical-thinking, agency, self expression, and literacy to name… Read More »11/01/2022, Art for ALL! Get an Adapted Art Program Started in Your District
• 11/01/2022, Awe and Wonder AAC Podcast: Buy-In, Educational Team Perspectives 
  Date: 11/01/2022 Time: 12:00-1:00 Location: internet Type: Meeting Description Are you losing the human connection in the midst of data collection? Join Brenda and Sarah Tuesdays at noon as they talk with inspirational people who create awe and wonder in unique ways. “Wonder inspires the wish to understand; awe inspires the wish to let… Read More »11/01/2022, Awe and Wonder AAC Podcast: Buy-In, Educational Team Perspectives 
• 11/02/2022, Book Study: Control Alt Achieve Rebooting Your Classroom with Creative Google Projects – Google Docs
  Date: 11/02/2022 Time: 12:00-1:00 Location: internet Type: Meeting Description For several years, Eric Curts has been teaching us how to use Google tools in innovative ways to enhance teaching and reach all learners.  Now he has created a book in which he has provided step by step directions for you to learn “how to… Read More »11/02/2022, Book Study: Control Alt Achieve Rebooting Your Classroom with Creative Google Projects – Google Docs
• 11/03/2022, AAC Talk: Building AAC Awareness in the Community
  Date: 11/03/2022 Time: 4:30-5:00 Location: internet Type: Webinar Description This AAC group social meeting is in its 3rd year!  We have changed the format to more frequent 30 minute meetings 2 times per month with some interview style conversations on specific topics to kick off each session. Our goal is to connect AAC users,… Read More »11/03/2022, AAC Talk: Building AAC Awareness in the Community
• 11/03/2022, Literacy for ALL: One District’s Start to Emergent Literacy Instruction
  Date: 11/03/2022 Time: 11:30-12:30 Location: internet Type: Webinar Description Emergent foundational literacy instruction for students with Complex Communication Needs is something that was not always “done.” Sometimes, teachers didn’t know how to teach non-speaking students to read or students with complex bodies to write. And other times, people didn’t believe certain students could learn… Read More »11/03/2022, Literacy for ALL: One District’s Start to Emergent Literacy Instruction
• 11/07/2022, Shaping Inclusion: Co-Creating Opportunities with Students for ALL Students.
  Date: 11/07/2022 Time: 9:00-4:00 Location: NWESD in Anacortes or internet Type: Hybid, Face to face or Webinar Description Shaping Learning Opportunities Through A Synergetic Approach Across all learning environments, our students have individualized ways they communicate and access their curriculum. We know that working on communication in a silo doesn’t translate well to any… Read More »11/07/2022, Shaping Inclusion: Co-Creating Opportunities with Students for ALL Students.
• 11/08/2022, Awe and Wonder AAC Podcast: Inclusionary Practices – AAC User Perspective
  Date: 11/08/2022 Time: 12:00-1:00 Location: internet Type: Meeting Description Are you losing the human connection in the midst of data collection? Join Brenda and Sarah Tuesdays at noon as they talk with inspirational people who create awe and wonder in unique ways. “Wonder inspires the wish to understand; awe inspires the wish to let… Read More »11/08/2022, Awe and Wonder AAC Podcast: Inclusionary Practices – AAC User Perspective
• 11/09/2022, Book Study: Control Alt Achieve Rebooting Your Classroom with Creative Google Projects – Google Slides
  Date: 11/09/2022 Time: 12:00-1:00 Location: internet Type: Meeting Description For several years, Eric Curts has been teaching us how to use Google tools in innovative ways to enhance teaching and reach all learners.  Now he has created a book in which he has provided step by step directions for you to learn “how to… Read More »11/09/2022, Book Study: Control Alt Achieve Rebooting Your Classroom with Creative Google Projects – Google Slides
• 11/10/2022, Predictable Chart Writing: Schema continues to make its mark, with a little Canvas on the side
  Date: 11/10/2022 Time: 3:30-4:30 Location: internet Type: Webinar Description The complex task of writing for our students with Significant disabilities and Complex communication needs continues.  Beginning our writing with Predictable chart writing is idea generation.  Webinar attendees will see how our schema building activities used in previous webinars now apply to written expressions for… Read More »11/10/2022, Predictable Chart Writing: Schema continues to make its mark, with a little Canvas on the side
• 11/14/2022, STEM and Literacy with Microsoft: Microsoft Translator and the STEM Classroom
  Date: 11/14/2022 Time: 3:30-4:30 Location: internet Type: Webinar Description With Microsoft Translator, you can create a more inclusive classroom for both students AND parents with live captioning and cross-language understanding. In this session, we’ll see how this is possible in the STEM classroom for labs, activities, assignments, family conferences, more! Sept. 19th STEM, Microsoft,… Read More »11/14/2022, STEM and Literacy with Microsoft: Microsoft Translator and the STEM Classroom
• 11/15/2022, Awe and Wonder AAC Podcast: Toxic Assumptions Parent Perspective
  Date: 11/15/2022 Time: 12:00-1:00 Location: internet Type: Meeting Description Are you losing the human connection in the midst of data collection? Join Brenda and Sarah Tuesdays at noon as they talk with inspirational people who create awe and wonder in unique ways. “Wonder inspires the wish to understand; awe inspires the wish to let… Read More »11/15/2022, Awe and Wonder AAC Podcast: Toxic Assumptions Parent Perspective
• 11/16/2022, Book Study: Control Alt Achieve Rebooting Your Classroom with Creative Google Projects – Google Drawings
  Date: 11/16/2022 Time: 12:00-1:00 Location: internet Type: Meeting Description For several years, Eric Curts has been teaching us how to use Google tools in innovative ways to enhance teaching and reach all learners.  Now he has created a book in which he has provided step by step directions for you to learn “how to… Read More »11/16/2022, Book Study: Control Alt Achieve Rebooting Your Classroom with Creative Google Projects – Google Drawings
• 11/21/2022, STEM and Literacy with Microsoft: Using Immersive Reader for STEM
  Date: 11/21/2022 Time: 3:30-4:30 Location: internet Type: Webinar Description Immersive Reader is a literacy tool can be used anywhere, for any student, and for any subject—including STEM class! In this session, come learn how to use Immersive Reader as a learning tool in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics courses. Topics covered include using Picture… Read More »11/21/2022, STEM and Literacy with Microsoft: Using Immersive Reader for STEM
• 11/22/2022, Awe and Wonder AAC Podcast: Hear From AAC Users
  Date: 11/22/2022 Time: 12:00-1:00 Location: internet Type: Meeting Description Are you losing the human connection in the midst of data collection? Join Brenda and Sarah Tuesdays at noon as they talk with inspirational people who create awe and wonder in unique ways. “Wonder inspires the wish to understand; awe inspires the wish to let… Read More »11/22/2022, Awe and Wonder AAC Podcast: Hear From AAC Users
• 11/29/2022, Express Yourself: Dictate and Organize your Ideas
  Date: 11/29/2022 Time: 4:00-5:00 Location: internet Type: Webinar Description In session 3 of this 4 part series, participants will learn about dictation options across platforms and an update on the latest Dragon Naturally Speaking software.  Strategies for teaching dictation and organizing ideas will be shared to ensure your students are successful! “Express Yourself in… Read More »11/29/2022, Express Yourself: Dictate and Organize your Ideas
• 11/30/2022, Book Study: Control Alt Achieve Rebooting Your Classroom with Creative Google Projects – Google Sheets
  Date: 11/30/2022 Time: 12:00-1:00 Location: internet Type: Meeting Description For several years, Eric Curts has been teaching us how to use Google tools in innovative ways to enhance teaching and reach all learners.  Now he has created a book in which he has provided step by step directions for you to learn “how to… Read More »11/30/2022, Book Study: Control Alt Achieve Rebooting Your Classroom with Creative Google Projects – Google Sheets
• 12/01/2022, AAC Talk: Using Social Media to Connect AAC Users
  Date: 12/01/2022 Time: 4:30-5:00 Location: internet Type: Webinar Description This AAC group social meeting is in its 3rd year!  We have changed the format to more frequent 30 minute meetings 2 times per month with some interview style conversations on specific topics to kick off each session. Our goal is to connect AAC users,… Read More »12/01/2022, AAC Talk: Using Social Media to Connect AAC Users
• 12/05/2022, STEM and Literacy with Microsoft: Unlocking Literacy with Minecraft
  Date: 12/05/2022 Time: 3:30-4:30 Location: internet Type: Webinar Description Teaching literacy…with Minecraft? Yes, it’s completely possible! Let’s learn (and create!) together on how Minecraft can help unlock literacy in your classroom. Sept. 19th STEM, Microsoft, and You!Sept. 26th Math Tools in One Note, STEMOct. 10th Literacy Focus: Reading ProgressOct. 24th Literacy Focus: Reading CoachNov.… Read More »12/05/2022, STEM and Literacy with Microsoft: Unlocking Literacy with Minecraft
• 12/06/2022, Reading Digitally: Resource and Research Update
  Date: 12/06/2022 Time: 3:30-4:30 Location: internet Type: Webinar Description What’s new in resources for and research on digital reading skills? Join this session to learn about these questions on this rapidly developing issue. Take away key points for your instructional practice. Explore activities and lessons that you can implement tomorrow, as well as units… Read More »12/06/2022, Reading Digitally: Resource and Research Update
• 12/07/2022, Using High School Ideas to Scaffold Math Pre-grade Level Content, to Include All Students
  Date: 12/07/2022 Time: 3:30-4:30 Location: internet Type: Webinar Description Presenters Mitchell Stanberry Contact Email Sue Wright at the SETC office Zoom Link
• 12/08/2022, AAC Talk: Finding Your Passion
  Date: 12/08/2022 Time: 4:30-5:00 Location: internet Type: Webinar Description This AAC group social meeting is in its 3rd year!  We have changed the format to more frequent 30 minute meetings 2 times per month with some interview style conversations on specific topics to kick off each session. Our goal is to connect AAC users,… Read More »12/08/2022, AAC Talk: Finding Your Passion
• 12/12/2022, STEM and Literacy with Microsoft: Using Microsoft Teams to Create Inclusive STEM Classrooms
  Date: 12/12/2022 Time: 3:30-4:30 Location: internet Type: Webinar Description Learn how to use Microsoft Teams to create inclusive STEM classrooms! See how to team up features in Teams. Explore ways that Teams partners with various apps like Buncee, Genially, Wakelet, Flipgrid, and more! Leave with ideas to empower all of your students to reach… Read More »12/12/2022, STEM and Literacy with Microsoft: Using Microsoft Teams to Create Inclusive STEM Classrooms
• 12/13/2022, Express Yourself: Compose and Type Ideas with Grammar Support
  Date: 12/13/2022 Time: 4:00-5:00 Location: internet Type: Webinar Description n session 4 of this 4 part series, participants will learn about AT support tools for more fluent writers that may need help with grammar, spelling and vocabulary building.  Discuss how these supports can be customized to meet the variety of student learning preferences. “Express… Read More »12/13/2022, Express Yourself: Compose and Type Ideas with Grammar Support
• 2/02/2023, Webinar: Finding Your Passion Using AAC
  Date: 02/02/2023 Time: 4:00-5:00 Location: internet Type: Webinar Description Presenters Contact Email Sue Wright at the SETC office Zoom