INTERNAL PD INFO: 2020 AT Builders National Presenter Series, "Make Learning Awesome for All," presented by Chris Bugaj

Dear Special Education Directors,

The ADE/ESS Assistive Technology (AT) team is kicking off its 2020 AT Builders National Presenter Series with Chris Bugaj, “Make Learning Awesome for All.” This learning series requires a commitment of four weeks, and includes pre-recorded videos that are available to view at your convenience. Participants are asked to ensure they can meet the full time commitment prior to registering. The series includes the following training times:

• Monday, September 28
  • 3:00 - 4:15 PM Live Kick-off and 75 min. pre-recorded session
• Monday, October 5 
  • 75 min. pre-recorded session
• Monday, October 12
  • 75 min. pre-recorded session 
• Monday, October 19
  • 3:00 - 4:30 PM Live Q & A 

Students of all abilities head off to kindergarten with bright smiles, eager for the journey of discovery, and with a passion for learning. Then, somewhere along the way, school becomes a chore. It transforms from an experience students want to do into something they have to do. For many, one of the first lessons they learn in schools is that they are not good at it. This is particularly true for students with disabilities.

Let’s shift that paradigm by rethinking how we design educational experiences to empower every student to embrace their passion for learning. Participants in this interactive event will discuss contemporary educational principles such as Universal Design for Learning, Growth Mindset, Project Based Learning, The Maker Movement, and the use of innovative technologies to transform practices by empowering learners to achieve their own goals.

Engage in an evidence-driven method for determining which supports should be made universally available to all students while focusing on specific strategies using technology supports. Come to the session as an educator and leave, transformed, as an Educational Experience Designer!

Please click here to register. Participant registration is first-come, first-served and is not limited to special educators – feel free to forward.

Questions regarding this professional learning opportunity can be sent to [email protected].