Technology Fridays in March
Join the PRC for this exciting series of technology workshops presented by FCPS Assistive Technology Services. Register below for one or all of the workshops!
Technology to Support Reading and Writing: Encouraging Independence and Student Success
Join FCPS Assistive Technology Services to explore a variety of technology tools to support student success and independence with reading and writing in the digital classroom and at home. Highlights will include common tools, strategies and features which can be useful to support students of all ages who struggle with reading and writing. Learn how to implement tools such as Google Apps for Education Tools, electronic screen readers and digital accessibility features. This session will be a demonstration. Participants wishing to follow along are encouraged to bring a laptop, tablet, or phone and have a Google account.
Friday, March 1, 2019, 10 a.m.-noon
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Exploring Early Childhood AT Home: Assistive Technology for Preschool
Join FCPS Assistive Technology Services to explore FREE strategies, websites and resources to support preschool students at home. This assistive technology (AT) workshop will share ideas on how to support your early childhood student in the home environment. We will explore strategies and resources to create an accessible and interactive home for your youngest learner. Come join the PRC for a morning full of tech friendly tools for your preschooler.
Friday, March 8, 2019, 10 a.m.-noon
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Technology Tools to Support Executive Functioning
Join FCPS Assistive Technology Services to learn about technology tools to support executive functioning skills and how they may impact your child’s learning. Many students struggle with planning, organizing, and managing tasks, which impacts their academic achievement. This workshop will focus on strategies and technology tools that can help support students with executive functioning challenges and improve their independence. Learn how to use and implement technology tools such as low-tech strategies, apps and computer-based tools to facilitate the following executive functioning skills: self-management, information management, time management and materials management.
Friday, March 15, 2019, 10 a.m.-noon
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Assistive Technology to Support Communication
This workshop, presented by FCPS Assistive Technology Services will feature a basic overview of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) best practices. Starting with a presentation of core vocabulary and communication partner modeling, this session will finish with ideas for implementing AAC across the day, including strategies to be used at home. Highlights will include AAC common tools, visual strategies and ideas for modeling language, which can be useful to support students of all ages at home and school who struggle with communication.
Friday, March 22, 2019, 10 a.m.-noon
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All workshops are held at the Dunn Loring Center for Parent Services, 2334 Gallows Road, Dunn Loring, VA, Entrance 1, Room 100, unless otherwise noted. Language interpreters and accommodations are available for all Parent Resource Center workshops upon request by contacting us at 703-204-3941 or prc@fcps.edu.
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