Workshops
Literacy Workshops (Check dates below)
Participants who attend workshops will receive sample activities, CD's, and the Learning about Freedom curriculum at the third workshop that was developed through funding in part from the Tennessee Arts Commission. Those who attend all three workshops will be registered for a door prize. Space is limited to the first 20 who register.
September 10: Supporting literacy through Boardmaker, at ETTAC from
9 - 3; learn how to create accessible books, stories, and worksheets
for students of all ages and abilities.
November 5: Technology tools for literacy supports, at ETTAC from 9
-3: explore and learn how to use a variety of tools as literacy
supports for students who struggle with reading and writing.
March 25, 2010: Tying the tools together: Using the Learning about
Freedom Curriculum, at ETTAC, from 9 - 3; participants will be given
a copy of the curriculum developed by ETTAC staff, along with Knox
County librarians, parents, musicians, and students who participated
in two years of workshops at area libraries.
PACER’s Simon Technology Center Offers Universally Designed Technology in Schools Online Training
With the support of the NEC Foundation, PACER Simon Technology Center has created a free online training to help teachers, administrators and other professionals, and families learn about and implement universally designed technology (UDT) in K-12 schools. UDT supports a broad range of abilities and learning styles. It can give students with disabilities equal access to the curriculum and help schools meet the educational needs of all students. (Note: Clicking the following link will open a new window.) For more information visit: www.pacer.org/stc/udt
Storytime A.T. the Library
"Storytime at the Library"
is a literacy program hosted by ETTAC. Children with disabilities
will have an opportunity to read and enjoy their favorite books
through a variety of adapted literacy materials including the Book
Worm, adapted books, and software programs. This activity is funded
in part by United Way of Blount, Knox and Jefferson Counties and the
Sunrise Foundation.
Websites of interest: (Clicking on a link will open a new window)
Zero to Three:
http://www.zerotothree.org/healthyminds/
Kids Free Ware:
http://www.kidsfreeware.com/index.html
AAC Intervention:
http://aacintervention.com
(Tip of the Month, freebies, activities)
Creative Communication:
http://www.creative-comm.com/
Linda Burkhart:
http://www.lburkhart.com/main.htm
Intellitools Activity Exchange:
http://intellitools.com/
Workshops are open to the public unless otherwise noted. All interested persons are encouraged to attend! Scholarships are available upon request. Reduced price for members.
A check or money order must accompany registration in order for you to be placed on the participant list. Space is limited and is based on the number of computer stations available in order to provide hands-on learning. We must have at least 10 participants in order to hold a training.
Different workshops are scheduled throughout the year.
Check back often.