Date: 6/1/2022 Time: 11:30 – 12:30 Location: internet Type: Webinar
Description
We are excited to explore the new book, “Inclusive 365: Edtech Strategies for Every Day of the Year” by Christopher Bugaj, Karen Janowski, Mike Marotta and Beth Poss. During this series, participants will discuss practical daily strategies and tools that can support meaningful instruction aligned to ISTE standards. From building literacy through closed captioning to using coding to teach early literacy, you will be inspired with new ideas to help your students access more equitable and inclusive educational experiences.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss inclusive strategies and tools to support all learners in a technology centered classroom.
- Discuss how to effectively consider and select assistive technology solutions for unique learners.
- Discuss ways to support IEP teams in accommodating or modifying lessons to include unique assistive technology considerations and integrate universally designed technology into the classroom.
Session 1: Whole book overview, look at intro, review strategy categories, cross content strategies, skim and get a feel for the layout of the book.
Session 2: Focus on Reading & Writing Strategies: Pages 98-201
Session 3: Focus on STEAM, Research and Studying Strategies – pages 202-274
Session 4: Focus on Executive Functioning, Social-Emotional Learning and Professional Learning Strategies – pages 275-365
Presenters
Kristin Leslie, ATP, MAT, OTR/L
Kristin Leslie is the Director of the Special Education Technology Center (SETC), a statewide program supporting educators and parents of special education students, ages 3 to 22, in Washington State. With over 26 years of experience as an occupational therapist, Kristin has presented statewide and nationally on topics such as alternative access to AAC, built-in accessibility features, Accessible Educational Material, and Universal Design for Learning. In her current role, she collaborates with school districts to integrate assistive technology, artificial intelligence, and culturally responsive practices within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework. Under her leadership, SETC addresses systemic barriers to learning, focusing on students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. As she partners with state and national leaders to transform education, Kristin values creativity and flexibility, recognizing that there are multiple pathways to fostering authentically inclusive learning environments.
Sarah Kinsella, MA CCC-SLP
Sarah Kinsella is a Speech-Language Pathologist with a passion for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and supporting students with complex communication needs. She holds a Master’s degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences and has worked in the public school setting for 11 years. She also served as the district Assistive Technology Specialist for 7 years, working with multidisciplinary teams and families to support students with a variety of Assistive Technology and AAC needs. She is passionate about her field and thankful for the students with whom she works as they help her learn and grow along the way.
Contact
Email Sue Wright at the SETC office
Zoom Link
Clock hours for this webinar and others in this series are available from ESD105 for a small fee. The following Professional Development Enroller link provides more information about clock hours: https://www.pdenroller.org/cwu/catalog/165361