Learn about assistive technology tools which support students who struggle with Executive Function skills. Karen Janowski from NPS, will present a variety of technology tools which support skills necessary for school success, from elementary through high school. The focus will be on tools for managing executive function skills across the grade spectrum.
Karen writes: “As an Assistive & Educational Technology Consultant, my passion is to remove the obstacles to learning for all students. It is important to make the curriculum accessible to all learners and provide opportunities for struggling learners to demonstrate what they know using principles of universal design.”
Karen writes a blog http://teachingeverystudent.blogspot.com/ and an Universal Design for Learning-wiki describing free tools http://udltechtoolkit.wikispaces.com/.
Everyone is welcome to attend! Questions, contact Eileen and Lisa at info@newtonpac.org. Networking beginning at 7:15 pm.
Thursday, January 10th, 7:30 to 9:00 pm
100 Walnut Street, Newtonville
Room 210
Newton Parent Advisory Council (NewtonPAC) for Special Education meetings are free and open to all people interested in learning more about special education.