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*RTI Two-week Series

Introduction to Response to Intervention (RTI)
Aug. 21, 2008
4:00- 5:45 PM EST
Presenter(s): Cara Shores

Learn how to use research-based intervention to effectively individualize instruction, monitor student progress, and implement strategies to meet students’ specific needs. Cara Shores, co-author of Response to Intervention:A Practical Guide for Every Teacher, offers an overview of key concepts and guidelines of RTI that benefit all students. General and special education teachers and administrators will find this seminar very useful.

Participants will be able to:

• Identify the major components of two models of RTI.
• Identify resources for selection of research-based strategies and curriculum based measurement.
• Utilize the RTI process to identify learning problems based on student outcome data.  

# CEC9023ES             List price:         $189                CEC member:  $149

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*RTI Two-week Series

Implementation of Response to Intervention at the School Level
Aug. 28, 2008
4:00- 5:45 PM EST
Presenter(s): Cara Shores

Explore the components of quality instruction at each tier of a three-tiered RTI pyramid, including general education classroom services, needs based instructional services, and special education services.  Additional topics include scheduling options, progress monitoring, interventions, data-based decision making, factors that impact sustainability of reform, and impact of RTI on special education services.  

Participants will be able to:

• Identify an integrated model of RTI for overall school improvement.
• Identify scheduling options for implementation of needs-based instruction.
• Identify appropriate instruction at each tier of a three-tiered pyramid. 

# CEC9024ES             List price:         $189                CEC member:  $149

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*Assistive Technology Three-week Series

Considering the Need for Assistive Technology within the IEP
Sep. 11, 2008
4:00- 5:45 PM EST
Presenter: Tara Jeffs

Learn a process for considering assistive technology (AT) as part of the IEP process; receive answers to questions about using AT in school settings; and get resources on where to find additional information. This online seminar also provides essential updates on the reauthorized IDEA (2004) as it relates to assistive technology.

Participants will be able to:

• Discuss and share the importance of considering Assistive Technology in the IEP.
• Explore assistive technologies for success in academic tasks.
• Identify and define learner needs and possible considerations of assistive technologies to meet these needs.

# CEC9025ES             List price:         $189                CEC member:  $149

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*Assistive Technology Three-week Series

Planning for Classroom Implementation of Assistive Technology
Sep. 18, 2008
4:00- 5:45 PM EST
Presenter: Margaret Bausch

Once the IEP team has determined the need for AT, it is their responsibility to ensure that it is implemented correctly. Learn practical ways to ensure that students with disabilities receive appropriate AT devices and/or services.   This online seminar is based on the AT Planning Kit.

Participants will be able to:

• Write assistive technology (AT) implementation plans that guide the delivery of AT services following IEP development
• Identify components of an AT plan
• Make best practice recommendations for the use of a written AT implementationplan.                                      

# CEC9026ES             List price:         $189                CEC member:  $149

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*Assistive Technology Three-week Series

Using Technology to Provide Access to the General Ed Curriculum
Sep. 25, 2008
4:00- 5:45 PM EST
Presenters: John Castellani & Tara Jeffs

Discover technology-based practices for teaching history and enhancing literacy and written language in inclusive classrooms. National experts offer practical ideas on how to help students with disabilities access the general curriculum.

Participants will be able to:                           

• Discuss the main issues surrounding the integration of technology into the general education classroom.
• Develop an appreciation of universal design for learning.
• Explore technology application that aid in learning core content and those assistive technologies that individualize instruction.

# CEC9027ES             List price:         $189                CEC member:  $149

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