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The learning events listed below include upcoming live events and webinars, as well as archived programs.
Topics on this page are organized by date and title. You can sort the order by using the links at the top of the column. Upcoming events are listed with a date displayed; archived events follow. The title of each event is a link to more information about that event including intended audiences.
| Event Date |
Title |
Synopsis |
|---|---|---|
| Archived | Access to Instructional Materials for Students with LD: Getting it Done |
Recorded October 14, 2010, this webinar presented an overview of the federal policies relating to access to alternative forms of print materials such as digital text, including provisions in the IDEA, and procedures to ensure student access in a timely manner. |
| Archived | Accessible Instructional Materials: A Process for Collaborative Decision-Making |
Recorded May 18, 2010, this webinar provided IEP team members with a process for decision-making about AIM, including identification of need, selection of formats, and sources for obtaining materials. |
| Archived | Acquiring Braille and Large Print Books through ESBVIC |
Recorded October 26, 2011, in this webinar, we discuss qualifications and the process of acquiring Braille and Large Print books, as well as, the role of the Teacher for Visually Impaired (TVI) and the Instructional Materials Center (IMC). |
| Archived | An Introduction to AIM for All Maine Learners |
Recorded June 8, 2011, This webinar introduced participants to accessible instructional materials (AIM), which enable students with print disabilities to access curricular materials in specialized formats, including digital text, audio, large print, and braille. Topics included barriers, legislation, and steps to success. |
| Archived | Bookshare 101 for Parents |
Recorded August 2010, this is part of a series of training webinars for parents providing an overview on how to set up a membership, and download and use Bookshare books. |
| Archived | Bookshare and Maine Schools |
Recorded October 12, 2011, this webinar provided information about the qualification requirements for Bookshare, and the process of establishing organizational and individual memberships. |
| Archived | Determination of a Student's Need for AIM |
Recorded September 28, 2011, this webinar discussed students' need for AIM and the determination process. The presenters describe the key elements, including team membership and the sources of student data. |
| Archived | Ensuring the Provision of AIM to Students not certified as having a Print Disability |
Recorded July 13, 2010, this webinar discussed the current sources of AIM for students NOT certified as print disabled but who are unable to use print-based materials effectively. |
| Archived | Experiencing the AIM Navigator |
Recorded February 8. 2011, this webinar discussed the use of the AIM Navigator: A Student-Focused Guide for Decision-Making Teams. |
| Archived | Experiencing the AIMing for Achievement DVD |
Recorded April 7, 2010, this session discusses a new DVD that can be used for professional development/training or by an individual for self-paced learning. |
| Archived | General Introduction to Accessible Instructional Materials |
Recorded July 13, 2010, this webinar, covers the basic information about AIM including NIMAS, copyright legislation, decision-making, selection, acquisition, and use of accessible materials. |
| Archived | Getting to Know Learning Ally: Making Reading Accessible for All |
Recorded November 16, 2011, this program provides infomation about Learning Ally, its services and the Maine Starter Program. |
| Archived | Introducing AIM Online Courses for Higher Education and Professional Development Studies |
Recorded May 10, 2011, this webinar provided an overview of AIM 101 and AIM 102, two 45-hour online graduate-level courses dealing with AIM. |
| Archived | Kurzweil 3000: Access to Instructional Materials for Students Who Need Help with Reading |
Recorded February 15, 2012, This webinar detailed information about Kurzweil 3000, an assistive technology, Text-to-Speech learning tool with powerful reading, writing, test-taking and study skill features. |
| Archived | Maine 121 Webinar: Access to Classroom Learning by Students with Blindness and Low Vision |
Recorded March 11, 2010, this was a discussion with Nancy Moulton of Educational Services for Blind & Visually Impaired Children (ESBVIC). |
| Archived | Maine State Library Service - Talking Books Program |
Recorded October 19, 2011, this webinar discussed services from the Maine State Library's Talking Books Program. |
| Archived | Maine121 Webinar: Getting to Know VoiceOver |
Recorded December 10, 2009, this program was a discussion with Steve Sawczyn on VoiceOver, the built-in screen reader for the Apple-Mac operating system. |
| Archived | Selection of Appropriate AIM Formats |
Recorded October 5, 2011, this webinar provided participants with an understanding of the process and steps in selecting appropriate Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM) for Maine students with print disabilities. |
| Archived | Using Learning Ally Audio App for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad |
Recorded January 11, 2012, this webinar introduced Learning Ally Audio, a new app for iOS devices (iPad, iPhone, and iPod). |
| Archived | Using Learning Ally Audiobooks on Mac OS: ReadHear by gh for Mac |
Recorded December 7, 2011, this webinar was a tutorial on how to download and utilize the new Mac version of Learning Ally ReadHear by gh. |
| Archived | Using Learning Ally Audiobooks on Window OS: ReadHear by gh for PC and Windows Media Player |
Recorded December 14, 2011, this webinar introduces two options for accessing Learning Ally audiobooks on PCs running the Windows OS. |
| Archived | What the National Center for Accessible Instructional Materials Can Do for Your State |
Recorded May 18, 2010, this webinar was an introduction to the National Center on Accessible Instructional Materials. |
| Archived | What's Fair and Unfair about the Fair Use Provision in Copyright? |
Recorded August 10, 2010, in this session there is an introduction to the four elements of "Fair Use" included in US Copyright law and how those elements inform the permissions and limitations of Fair Use. |