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Creating and Sustaining AT TeamsDate:Time:Location:03/25/14, Tuesday 8:30 AM - 3:00 PMSERC Classroom, MiddletownEvent Code:Fee:Closing Date:Contact Person:Linda Adorno(860) 632-1485, ext. 241adorno@ctserc.orgPresenter(s):Bill BannishSERC ConsultantSmita Worah, Ph.D.SERC Consultant14-28-104$150 per team03/11/2014Audience:K-Grade 12; General and Special Education Teachers and Administrators, AT and IT Coordinators,Transition Coordinators, Student Support Services Professionals, and Paraeducators, in Teams of 2-3Determining whether a student needs assistive technology (AT) “requires thoughtful attention andanalysis of all areas related to that student’s goal,” according to the new Connecticut AssistiveTechnology Guidelines. Research suggests that such an analysis, and the systematic implementation ofthe technology, is best carried out by a multidisciplinary team.This professional development opportunity provides an overview of how to use school- anddistrict-wide AT teams to coordinate AT services and maximize their effectiveness. Participants willdiscuss the resources at their various schools and discover what can be used as an assistive technologydevice, from low-tech to high-tech. They will begin practicing how AT teams review their existingservices through the entire AT cycle, from consideration to evaluation.Finally, participants will reflect on student needs and goals, and learn how to evaluate AT for thebest fit, to ensure access to, participation in, and progress in general education for students withdisabilities.Schools and districts will have an option of technical assistance on developing their AT services toensure they are implementing the services systematically. Additional information will be provided at thesession.Common Core State Standards for Mathematics: Practicing the Practices (6-12)Date:Time:Location:03/27/14, Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMSERC Library Community Room, Middletown05/16/14, Friday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMSERC Library Community Room, MiddletownEvent Code:Fee:Closing Date:Contact Person:Heather Dawes(860) 632-1485, ext. 263dawes@ctserc.orgPresenter(s):Nikki HendrySERC ConsultantClare WurmSERC Consultant14-21-113$110 per person03/13/2014Audience:Grades 6-12; Math Teachers, Instructional Leaders, and Special Education TeachersThe Common Core State Standards (CCSS) represent a significant shift in the teaching ofmathematics. The CCSS focus on higher-order thinking skills that teachers must continuously addressin their instruction. The Standards for Mathematical Practice (Practices) are the vehicle meant to drivethis change to deep understanding in addition to mathematical proficiency.In this two-day session, participants will explore the eight Practices and discover what they look likeat each grade level. They will learn to apply instructional strategies that support the practices and how toconnect the Practices with the Mathematical Content Standards. The session will also offer resourcesfrom the Connecticut State Department of Education and other sources that demonstrate the use ofthese best practices.On day two, participants will bring a unit from their own curriculum. They will workcollaboratively on adapting their lessons to incorporate the Practices into instruction.By understanding the eight Practices and integrating them into the classroom, teachers will findmultiple opportunities to individualize instruction. This can allow all learners access to the standards todevelop both mathematical proficiency and the higher-order thinking skills embedded in the CCSS.SERC also is offering this topic in a separate workshop for K-Grade 5 beginning October 11, 2013(see separate listing).Register Online at www.ctserc.org/catalog74