SERVICES | Tools for Learning® Professional Development Services
EdTech Associates® offers Professional Development
programs that are designed to the standards outlined under NCLB for High
Quality Professional Development. These programs are organized to give
your staff the skills and understanding on how to use desktop, online and
Web 2.0 tools to support and engage all learners in the classroom
Tools for Learning® Early Literacy and Numeracy Workshop
Grades Pre-K to 2
2-day; 1 day follow-up optional
Experience how to use desktop, online and Web 2.0 tools that can help
develop and support essential early literacy and numeracy skills.
Learn how to harness desktop and online tools along with electronic
books that can support the Five Building Blocks to Reading: phonemic
awareness, phonics, fluency, reading comprehension and vocabulary
development along with early numeracy skills that are aligned to the
Common Core State Standards. Participants will participate in
several activities including the development of practice guides.
They will learn how they can be used to support and expand early
literacy and numeracy skills, extend the learning day and create
a positive home-school connection. A customized wiki with links,
templates and resources is included to support p after the
workshop is over.
Tools For Learning®: Literacy Workshop
Grades 3-5 or Grades 6-8 or Grades 9-12 (please designate grade level in booking form)
The daily challenge for educators is to teach to diverse learners in
a single classroom. This 2-day hands-on workshop, participants will
learn how to use desktop software, “no cost” online and Web 2.0
tools to support and engage students who have difficulties in reading,
writing, organizing and expressing ideas. Those attending will
experience how to locate and use electronic books with the use of
text-to-speech tools. Participants will walk away knowing how to
integrate technology into instruction to engage all students in
literacy activities and to assist all students in developing
independent learning skills using accessible tools. A customized
wiki with links, templates and resources is included to support
participants after the workshop is over.
Tools For Learning®: Math Workshop
Grades 3-5 or Grades 6-8 or Grades 9-12 (please designate grade level in booking form)
2-day; 1 day follow-up optional
What are the eight learning areas in mathematics? What
evidenced-based instructional interventions can be employed to s
upport the continuum of learner differences in these eight areas?
How can online interactive tools support student learning in math?
In this workshop, participants will learn how to apply interactive
simulations and online tools to what evidenced-based research
indicates are the most effective interventions in math. Using
evidenced-based recommendations made by the Institute of Education
Sciences and the MISTM project, participants will learn how online
math simulations and interactive tools can support math instruction
while improving student learning. Participants will develop a math
lesson where they will integrate these tools to engage and support
students’ math understanding on a topic of their choice. A
customized wiki with links, templates and resources is included to
support participants after the workshop is over.
Customized workshops
Customized workshops to specific content areas are
available. Please submit your request through the
booking form
or contact EdTech Associates directly.
Professional Development and Assistive Technology
For professional development services and
Assistive Technology workshops, please link to our
Assistive Technology Services
page.
TESTIMONIALS
“Kathleen came to Churchill to work with a
group of our teachers for 2 days last spring. She was knowledgeable,
informative, and practiced what she preached regarding UDL. Our heads
were often spinning with information as we kept connecting what she was
teaching us to what we do at Churchill. It was refreshing to work on
technology curriculum with Kathleen, who has an education background,
rather than someone with only the technology background. She really
helped us connect the dots to what we were doing to the possibility of
what we could be doing. Our committee was highly energized and
committed to put into practice what we learned about UDL.
We now have begun teaching our entire staff and know that her time with
us will help us further lesson development and learning for all of our
students.”
Mary Brotherton, Director of Community Outreach
Churchill Center & School for Learning Disabilities
St. Louis , MO
April 2010
“This was the best workshop I have been to in a
long time! I did not expect to get so many resources that would change the
way I accommodate children's needs. Thank you for this excellent
opportunity!”
Special Educator, Wells Village School – Wells, VT
“The best workshop I have been to in 10 years! Practical information I
can use tomorrow!”
Special Educator, The Summit School, Essex Junction, VT
“The “Tools for Literacy” workshop was outstanding!
The activities gave me a new set of skills to support all learners in my classroom.
Thank you!”
Elementary teacher, Greater Manchester Professional Development Center, 2006