Students with Additional Needs in
Remote Learning Environments
An Unconference
UnConference Welcome; Platforms for Accessible Remote Learning
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Student with Additional Needs in Remote Learning Environments
An UnConference
Module 1: Platforms for Accessible Remote Learning
- Opening Welcome, by Ed Metz ED/IES and Sarah Brasiel ED/IES
- Opening Keynote: Growing Up During COVID-19
- Accessible Platforms for Remote Learning: Tips & Practical Advice
- Universal Design for Remote Learning
- Virtual Gaming, UDL, and Students with Additional Needs
- Q&A
- Moderator: Jose Blackorby
Personalized Parent/Child Supports
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Module 2: Personalized Parent/Child Supports
Student with Additional Needs in Remote Learning Environments
An UnConference
Module 2: Personalized Parent/Child Supports
- Supporting Deaf/Hard of Hearing Students
- Interactive Parent-Child Activities for Student on the Autism Spectrum
- Adaptive Sports: Ways to Stay Physically on Track During COVID-19
- Remote Inclusive Theatre and Music
- Q&A
Curriculum Supports
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Module 3: Curriculum Supports
Student with Additional Needs in Remote Learning Environments
An UnConference
Module 3: Curriculum Supports
- Writing Efficiently with Graphic Organizers
- Online Supports for Students with Learning Differences
- Attainment Curriculum at Home and the Web
- Q&A
- Lisa Wadors Verne, Moderator
Math During COVID-19
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Module 4: Math During COVID-19
Student with Additional Needs in Remote Learning Environments
An UnConference
Module 4: Math During COVID-19
- Using the NumberShire Integrated Tutor Intervention System
- iPad Math Instruction at Home or In the Classroom
- Making Math Accessible One Step at a Time
- Q&A
- Lisa Wadors Verne, Moderator
Adapting for Disabilities
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Module 5: Adapting for Disabilities
Student with Additional Needs in Remote Learning Environments
An UnConference
Module 5: Adapting for Disabilities
- Technologies to Support Flexible and Accessible Remote Learning
- ESCOLAR: Effective Scholastic Curriculum for Online Learning and Academic Results
- STEMIE: Promoting STEM at Home for Young Children with Disabilities
- Using the B+ (Be Positive) App for Distance Learning
- Q&A
- Wendy Sapp, Moderator
Research Updates
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Module 6: Research Updates
Student with Additional Needs in Remote Learning Environments
An UnConference
Module 6: Research Updates
- Biosensor Prediction of Aggression in Youth with Autism
- AFB: Access and Engagement to Education During COVID-19
- Q&A
- Jose Blackorby, Moderator
Reaching Complex Students through Distance Education
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Module 7: Reaching Complex Students through Distance Education
Student with Additional Needs in Remote Learning Environments
An UnConference
Module 7: Reaching Complex Students through Distance Education
- Part 1, Panel
- Christine Spratling, Deafblind Consultant
- Erica McKinney, Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments
- Gwen Sirmans, Parent
- Part 2, Lightning Talk
- Remote Engagement for Students Who Use AAC
- Q&A
- Wendy Sapp, Moderator
EdTech Vendor’s Forum featuring Microsoft, Google, Apple & Savvas Learning
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Module 8: EdTech Vendors Forum featuring
Student with Additional Needs in Remote Learning Environments
An UnConference
Module 8: EdTech Vendors Forum featuring
- Apple
- Microsoft
- Savvas Learning
- Q&A
- Cynthia Curry, Moderator
Closing Keynote; Special Ed. UnConference Closing Comments
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Module 9: Closing Keynote; Special Ed. UnConference Closing Comments
Student with Additional Needs in Remote Learning Environments
An UnConference
Module 9: Closing Keynote; Special Ed. UnConference Closing Comments
- Richard Ellenson, Assistive Technology Innovator and former CEO of the Cerebral Palsy Foundation and Thomas’ dad
- What Have We Learned About Learning?
- Closing Comments featuring
- Tara Courchaine, ED/OSEP
- Kristen Kane, ACF Office of Early Childhood Development, HHS
