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 Session Schedule

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Session 1

Thursday Morning

9:45-10:45

BLV Topics

  • Transitioning Blind & Visually Impaired Students from School to Work-----Kevin Maynus

  • Implementing A Dual Media Curriculum-----Trina Britcher

  • Developing Pre-Braille Skills-----Debbie Adams

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DHH Topics

  • Accessible Media for Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing-----Cindy Camp

  • See-The-Sound: Visual Phonics Refresher-----Ashley Suddath

  • Hearing Loss: How Does it Affect Your Students?-----Melanie Ashworth

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MSS Topics

  • Assistive Technology: Switch Access Re-Defined-----Jessi Wright

  • Teaching Assistants: A Collaborative Discussion-----Alison Stevenson

 

General Topics

  • Closed Captioning with Office 365 Mix-----Mark Moore

  • Understanding Social Security Work Incentives-----Jennifer Tenney

  • Does Color Effect Children?-----Janelle St. Martin

Session 2

Thursday Morning

11:00-12:00

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BLV Topics

  • Transitioning Blind & Visually Impaired Students from School to Work-----Kevin Maynus

  • Implementing A Dual Media Curriculum-----Trina Britcher

  • Developing Pre-Braille Skills-----Debbie Adams

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DHH Topics

  • Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act-----Barbara Raimondo

  • See-The-Sound: Visual Phonics Refresher-----Ashley Suddath

  • How to Read an Audiogram: What Do All Those Symbols Mean?-----Dr. Melanie Ashworth

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MSS Topics

  • Adapting Materials to Fit the Individual Needs of your Students-----Ruth Ann King

  • Classroom Management-----Alison Stevenson

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General Topics

  • Minecraft: What's all the Fuss About?-----Mark Moore

  • Understanding Social Security Work Incentives-----Jennifer Tenney

  • Does Color Effect Children?-----Janelle St. Martin

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Session 3

Thursday Afternoon

1:00-2:00

BLV Topics

  • An Introduction to VoiceOver on the Mac-----John Panarese

  • Assessment & Instruction in Problem Solving-----Fabiana Perla

  • NOAH -Supporting Your Students with Albinism-----Dan Oates

  • Introduction to the WVIRC Online Library System-----Mike Karolchik

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DHH Topics

  • Current Federal Law and Policy-----Barbara Raimondo

  • Collaboration and Realistic Goal Setting for Transitioning Students-----Crystal Miller

  • How to Read an Audiogram: What Do All Those Symbols Mean?-----Dr. Melanie Ashworth

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MSS Topics

  • Assistive Technology: Switch Access Re-Defined-----Jessi Wright

  • Transition Planning for Students with Sensory and/or Complex Disabilities-----Peggy Lashbrook

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General Topics

  • Office 365-What's New?-----Mark Moore

  • BreakOUT of Your Teaching Box-----Pam Stegall & Dr. Carrie Marcum

  • Intrinsic Hand Skills and Development-----Margaret Orth & Renee Fawley

Session 5

Friday Morning

8:30-9:30

BLV Topics

  • Accessible Media for Students who are Blind and Visually Impaired-----Cindy Camp

  • CVRP Camp-----Rebecca Coakley

  • Determining Your Student's Technology Toolkit-----Donna Brown

 

DHH Topics

  • Functional Listening Evaluations-YOU CAN DO IT!-----Molly Simonton

  • Let's Discuss: WV Deaf Education and Employment Trends-----Dr. Stephanie Cawthon & Dr. Kurt Metz

  • Policy 2419: New Requirements for DHH Teachers-----Wendy Garrison and Annette Carey

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MSS Topics

  • Adapting Materials to Fit the Individual Needs of Your Students-----Ruth Ann King

  • Communication-Finding the Key to Unlock Their World-----Alison Stevenson

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General Topics

  • Closed Captioning with Office 365 Mix-----Mark Moore

  • Let's Have a Ball-----Janelle St. Martin

  • Harnessing the SMART of your SMARTboard-----Cassie Park

Session 4

Thursday Afternoon

2:15-3:15

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BLV Topics

  • Mac for the Blind: VoiceOver Gestures on the iPad and iPhone-----John Panarese

  • Student Created O&M Portfolios-----Fabiana Perla

  • Introduction to the WVIRC Online Library-----Mike Karolchik

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DHH Topics

  • Policy 2419: New Requirements for DHH Teachers-----Wendy Garrison and Annette Carey

  • Collaboration and Realistic Goal Setting for Transitioning Students-----Crystal Miller

  • How to Read an Audiogram: What Do All Those Symbols Mean?-----Melanie Ashworth

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MSS Topics

  • Assistive Technology: Tools for Education and Life Skills-----Jessi Wright

  • CVI: Characteristics, Observations, Guidelines and Educational Considerations-----Peggy Lashbrook

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General Topics

  • Office 365-What's New?-----Mark Moore

  • BreakOUT of Your Teaching Box-----Pam Stegall & Dr. Carrie Marcum

  • Intrinsic Hand Skills and Development-----Margaret Orth & Renee Fawley

Session 7

Friday Morning

11:15-12:15

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BLV Topics

  • Access to JAWS, MAGic and Video Magnifier Through APH Quota Funds-----Michael Wood

  • Mac for the Blind-----John Panarese

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DHH Topics

  • Let's Discuss: WV Deaf Education and Employment Trends-----Dr. Stephanie Cawthon & Dr. Kurt Metz

  • Challenges in ASL: How to Correctly Present English Idioms in ASL-----Ruby Losh

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MSS Topics

  • Assistive Technology: Tools for Education and Life Skills

  • Collaboration Skill: Keys to Successful Teamwork-----Peggy Lashbrook

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General Topics

  • Let's Have a Ball-----Janelle St. Martin

  • 3D Printing-----Becky Calwell

  • Harnessing the SMART of your SMARTboard-----Cassie Park

  • Going Paperless with Class Notebook-----Julie Crawford

Session 6

Friday Morning

10:00-11:00

 

BLV Topics

  • Access to JAWS, MAGic, and Video Magnifier Through APH Quota Funds-----Michael Wood

  • CVRP Camp-----Rebecca Coakley

  • Determining Your Student's Technology Toolkit-----Donna Brown

 

DHH Topics

  • IEW: Fool-Proof Writing Curriculum-----Molly Simonton

  • Let's Discuss: WV Deaf Education and Employment Trends-----Dr. Stephanie Cawthon & Dr. Kurt Metz

  • Challenges in ASL: How to Correctly Present English Idioms in ASL-----Ruby Losh

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MSS Topics

  • Adapting Materials to Fit the Individual Needs of Your Students-----Ruth Ann King

  • Curricula That Work-A Tour of Programs and Resources-----Alison Stevenson

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General Topics

  • Minecraft: What's All the Fuss About-----Mark Moore

  • 3D Printing-----Becky Calwell

  • Going Paperless with Class Notebook-----Julie Crawford

 

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