Parents Guide to Assistive Technology
Training Sessions

Join us this spring in a location near you for an exciting and informative workshop series presented by EdTech Associates!

Tier 1 - Introduction
One - 3-hour workshop

1.   Introduction to Learning and Assistive Technologies for Students with Learning Disabilities
This workshop will provide an overview of the technologies that can support reading, writing, study and organizational skills. Handouts will include a resource list of websites on the hardware and software that is reviewed. A demo disk and sites for 30-day trials will be distributed at this workshop.

Tier 2 - Basic
Three - 3-hour workshops

2.   Introduction to Learning and Assistive Technologies for Students with Learning Disabilities
This workshop will provide an overview of the technologies that can support reading, writing, study and organizational skills. Handouts will include a resource list of websites on the hardware and software that is reviewed. A demo disk and sites for 30-day trials will be distributed at this workshop.

3.   MS Office Training
(MS Word Module) MS Word has numerous features that can support students in organizing and writing. Parents will learn how to use these features to support their children in tasks that require organizing, planning and writing. (Pre-requisite: Basic understanding of MS Word).

4.   Inspiration Training - Introduction
(Module 1) Inspiration is a visual graphic organizing software that has been established as a key tool for students to organize writing and as a tool for study skills and test taking. This introductory workshop will provide a step-by-step tutorial that will introduce attendees to the features of Inspiration. A discussion will be included on how parents can support their children in using this software.

Tier 3 - Comprehensive
Eight - 3-hour workshops

Tier 3 training will include Tier 2 workshops plus 5 workshop modules on other specific technologies to support student with learning disabilities. These workshop modules will encompass a range of topics including technologies that support reading, writing and organizing in addition to specialized software (specifically) designed for students with learning disabilities. Workshop descriptions will be available this spring on the PIC website. ( and at workshops this spring.)

Kathleen H. McClaskey, M.Ed., workshop series presenter and President of EdTech Associates, Inc. Ed Tech Associates provides Assistive Technology Consultation, Evaluation and Training service for students with learning disabilities, special education teams and school district. Kathleen has over 20 years experience in educational technology and is a graduate instructor at Cambridge College and Plymouth State University where she has presented graduate courses on “Assistive Technologies for Students with Learning Disabilities and Difference”. She can be reached at 603.424.4534 or on the web at www.edtech-associates.com.