Assistive Technology Professional Learning Opportunities
National Presenter Series
About Beth Poss
Beth Poss is a speech/language pathologist, educational and technology consultant, accessibility advocate, and former assistant principal. She is currently the Director of Educational Programs for LessonPix. Beth is passionate about designing educational environments that support all students in accessing a rigorous curriculum and meeting educational outcomes. Areas of special interest include Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), Coaching to Build Educational Success, the Use of Technology in Early Childhood, Designing Inclusive Learning Environments, Supporting Social-Emotional Learning to Promote Academic Success, and Culturally Responsive Teaching. She is one of the authors of Inclusive Learning 365: EdTech Strategies for Every Day of the Year.
An Eye on Visuals: Strategies to Support All Learners—December 7, 2021 from 3:30–5:00 p.m. (Arizona time)
Visual supports are critical in meeting the needs of learners with disabilities. This 90-minute session will explore the benefits of using visuals to improve social-emotional, behavioral, learning, and communication skills in school-aged learners. We will examine best practices in using a range of visual supports, including first/then boards, visual schedules, token economies, and social stories. Learn about both high tech and low tech visual supports, including printed materials; hands-on, kinesthetic materials; and digital tools. Participants will learn specific strategies for integrating visual supports into the therapy room and the classroom as well as ideas to support families’ home routines. The first 60 people to register and attend will receive a very special holiday gift!
Registration is full. Please email us at [email protected] to be placed on a waiting list.
Assistive Technology—Just One Thing (AT-JOT)
We know that some students cannot write using traditional pencil and paper and that creating digital content is motivating and engaging for all students. Join us as we explore several websites that let students write and publish books, magazines, and comics, and learn about the features that can support students with disabilities.
The ability to use your voice to write was once an expensive and highly specialized accommodation for specific students. Now it is found in many places and is better than ever. It is a motivating tool for students who need a quicker way to get their ideas down or for those who simply struggle with fine motor skills or spelling. Join us to learn about the basics of speech recognition and review some easily accessible tools.
