1. Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System: FDLRS Miccosukee

2. FDLRS Resources for Gadsden County Schools FDLRS Services Universal Design for Learning Accommodations Assistive Technology Resources

3. FDLRS Services

4. Referrals entered into the Children’s Registry and Information System Workshops for parents In-services for teachers and Para-educators Workshops for teachers and parents about using assistive technology and software Developmental screenings for 3-5 year olds Support for the development of family friendly schools Sharing information about new materials Workshops for teachers that integrate instructional technology and improve learning. Workshops for child care providers Support and mentoring parent leaders Support for the development of effective online professional development Collaboration with community agencies Collaboration with community agencies Support for low performing schools Explore new technologies that expand learning options for students Child FindParent Services Human Resource Development Technology FDLRS has four function areas

5. Gadsden Child Find Cindy Mills Pre K/ESE Social Worker 850- 627-5310 Physical location: Headstart Pre K 500 West King Street Quincy, FL 32351

6. FDLRS has four function areas Referrals entered into the Children’s Registry and Information System Workshops for parents In-services for teachers and Para-educators Workshops for teachers and parents about using assistive technology and software Developmental screenings for 3-5 year olds Support for the development of family friendly schools Sharing information about new materials Workshops for teachers that integrate instructional technology and improve learning. Workshops for child care providers Support and mentoring parent leaders Support for the development of effective online professional development Workshops for teachers that integrate instructional technology and improve learning. Collaboration with community agencies Collaboration with community agencies Support for low performing schools Explore new technologies that expand learning options for students Child FindParent Services Human Resource Development Technology

7. FDLRS has four function areas Referrals entered into the Children’s Registry and Information System Workshops for parents In-services for teachers and Para-educators Workshops for teachers and parents about using assistive technology and software Developmental screenings for 3-5 year olds Support for the development of family friendly schools Sharing information about new materials Technical assistance for teachers Workshops for child care providers Support and mentoring parent leaders Support for the development of effective online professional development Collaboration with community agencies Collaboration with community agencies Support for low performing schools Development of programs for the use of digital text Child FindParent Services Human Resource Development Technology

8. Behavior Management PBA (Positive Behavior Support) Video Conferences CHAMPs Social Skills Classroom support Classroom Walk-Through feedback Professional Development

9. Reading Strategies/Programs 5 Areas of Reading Dibels REWARDS Language! Great Leaps! PALS Direct Instruction Professional Development

10. Math Strategies Differentiated Instruction Peer Coaching Professional Study Groups Action Research Write Traits Professional Development

11. (Access to the General Curriculum) Strategic Instruction Model (SIM) Learning Strategies Strategies for effectively interacting with others Strategies for motivation Strategies for math Content Enhancement Routines Expressing information Demonstrating competence Instructional Strategies

12. Dealing With Differences Disability Awareness Accommodations and Modifications Collaborative Teaching Model Transition CBM (Curriculum Based Measurement) Quality IEPs, Matrix and ESE related issues. Professional Development

13. PDA-ESE modules Professional Development Alternatives for Exceptional Student Educators Middle Grades integrated Curriculum Online Content Review Module Webinars Professional Development Online

14. Professional Development Alternatives for ESE (PDA-ESE) http://www.pda-ese.org 8 PDA-ESE modules are available: Foundations of Exceptional Education Assessment and Evaluation Instructional Practices Positive Behavior Support Language Development and Communication Skills Interpersonal Interactions and Participation Transition Differentiating Reading Instruction for Students: Making It Explicit

15. FDLRS has four function areas Referrals entered into the Children’s Registry and Information System Workshops for parents In-services for teachers and Para-educators Workshops for teachers and parents using assistive about technology and software Developmental screenings for 3-5 year olds Support for the development of family friendly schools Sharing information about new materials Workshops for teachers that integrate instructional technology and improve learning. Workshops for child care providers Support and mentoring parent leaders Support for the development of effective online professional development Collaboration with community agencies Collaboration with community agencies Support for low performing schools Explore new technologies that expand learning options for students Child FindParent Services Human Resource Development Technology

16. 2008-2009 5th Function Added! FDLRS Region 1 Technology Services: Provides support to 17 districts in the panhandle

17. Welcome FDLRS Regional Technology Services! ATEN Coordinating Unit is now the FDLRS Statewide Loan Library FDLRS ATEN Region 1 Center is now FDLRS Regional Technology Services. Services continue to be the same.

18. FDLRS Region 1 Technology Services FDLRS Miccosukee

19. Universal Design for Learning

20. http://www.cast.org Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework for designing curricula that enable all individuals to gain knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm for learning. UDL provides rich supports for learning and reduces barriers to the curriculum while maintaining high achievement standards for all  UDL Self Check  Learn about UDL for learning

21. Accommodations

22. Considerations for FCAT Accommodations Accessible Text The use of computer “screen readers” to read text out loud. The use of computer screen readers to navigate the text, enlarge the text etc.

23. FCAT Accommodations Accommodations include Extended time Large print Auditory presentation

24. DOE Memo: September 20, 2007 Use of a generic screen (text to speech) readers on the Spring 2008 Mathematics test for Grades 3-10 was made available as a unique accommodation. Handout: DOE memo

25. Text Readers Today we will demonstrate the possible use of screen readers and digital text as an auditory accommodation. Accessible text is also referred to as ‘alternate format’.

26. What is ‘Alternate Text’ ? Large Print Braille-FIMCVI Audio-RFB and D E-Text

27. State Performance Plan Part B State Performance Plan (SPP) for 2005-2010 Indicator 3: Participation and performance of children with disabilities on statewide assessments

28. Accommodations: AMM Data Book Let’s review your data, on students receiving accommodations.

29. Regional Data-Panhandle

30. Student accommodations 2007 Gadsden Number Enrolled Participated in FCAT with accommodation Grade 3 Math9330

31. FCAT Assessment Information Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) Program CTB/McGraw-Hill FCAT Web site. This site has been developed to provide useful information and tools for the administration of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test http://www.ctb.com/netcaster/extranet/pr ogram_index.jsp?PROG_ID=1700 http://www.ctb.com/netcaster/extranet/pr ogram_index.jsp?PROG_ID=1700

32. Demonstration of Generic Screen Reader http://www2.ctb.com/state/FL/PracticeTe st_3-5/Grades3-5_PracticeTest.html http://www2.ctb.com/state/FL/PracticeTe st_3-5/Grades3-5_PracticeTest.html

33. FDLRS Miccosukee Technology Assist in considerations for locating, providing, creating, distributing, and archiving digital materials. Assist in teaching digital literacy skills to ESE stakeholders, including teachers, therapists, assistive technology providers, students, and families.

34. Goal 1 Assist in considerations for locating, providing, creating, distributing, and archiving digital materials.

35. Provide through existing resources Bookshare www.bookshare.orgwww.bookshare.org Florida NIMAS (National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard ) at the Florida Instructional Materials Center for the Visually Impaired (FIMCVI) Market Model Text Book adoption

36. Goal 2 Assist in teaching digital literacy skills to ESE Stakeholders, including teachers, therapists, Assistive Technology providers, students, and families.

37. is supporting digital text/supported text through training and pilot studies on: Kurzweil, Read outloud and Write outloud, SOLO, ADOBE and various free screen readers is developing materials to demonstrate ‘alternate format’: scanning resource materials using/ABBYY use of Adobe Professional to demonstrate digital literacies Kurzweil Free screen readers Currently FDLRS Miccosukee

38. What is Supported Text? “Electronic text that is modified or enhanced in ways that are designed to increase reading comprehension and promote content-area learning” (Anderson-Inman and Horney 1997- 1998) is searchable has embedded text supports ( word identification, definitions, summaries, explanations) has visual supports and links to sound (movies, photos, graphics, maps, timelines)

39. Digital Literacy Trainings include 11 Types of Supported Text Presentational Supports Navigational Supports Translational Supports Explanatory Supports Illustrative Supports Summarizing Supports Enrichment Supports Instructional Supports Notational Supports Collaborative Supports Evaluative Supports activity

40. Assistive Technology Resources

41. Gadsden Assistive Technology http://gadsdenat.wikispaces.com Use this WIKI to locate Gadsden local assistive technology specialists,(LATS) Regional Technology Specialists and Staffing specialists

42. THANKS! FDLRS Miccosukee Catie McRae and Rena Carney http://www.fdlrs.leon.k12.fl.us 3955 West Pensacola Street Tallahassee, Fl 32304 850-487-2630