FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 6, 2010
Contact:PACER Center 952-838-9000, 800-53-PACER
PACER Center workshop addresses use of assistive technology in instruction
PACER Center is offering “Using Assistive Technology to Individualize Instruction,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities and for professionals. It is on Tuesday, April 20, 2010, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Albert Lea Area Learning Center, 211 W. Richway Dr., Albert Lea, Minn. Advance registration is requested.
Differentiated instruction is a way of individualizing instruction to meet the varied learning styles and abilities of students with disabilities. Assistive technology (AT) can support differentiated instruction by capitalizing on learners’ strengths while compensating for their areas of difficulty.
Participants will:
- Learn about AT that supports differentiated instruction and learning in reading, writing, math, communication, note taking, and organization
- See demonstrations and have hands-on opportunities with technologies
- Discover best practices for selecting AT
- Find out about resources for funding AT for students with disabilities
To register, call PACER at 952-838-9000 or 952-838-0190 (TTY). In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.
PACER Center is a parent center for families of children and young adults with any disability. PACER provides individual assistance, workshops, publications, and other resources to help families make decisions about education and other services for their child or young adult with disabilities.
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