TRS: Training Detail

Training Detail

Period:	Apr-June 2010
Training Title:	An Overview of Math Accommodations
Start Date:	04/20/2010
End Date:	04/21/2010
Time:	Day One: 10AM - 4:30PM Day Two: 9AM - 3:30PM
Type:	Alternate Media
Seating:	12
Trainer:	Gaeir Dietrich & Jayme Johnson
Location (Google Map Link):	21050 McClellan Rd. Cupertino, CA 95014 (High Tech Center Training Unit)
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Description:	Math accessibility remains one of the most difficult challenges for print impaired students. This two-day training explores the current state of math access, ranging from manipulatives to the Web. Participants will be able to do the following: understand the complexity of creating math access understand and use a wide range of manipulatives use finger counting know when to recommend Nemeth or DotsPlus for Braille users understand how to create Nemeth and DotsPlus Braille understand how to create and use Math ML create e-text with math equation software be familiar with computer programs designed to support math access Intended for alternate media specialists, DSPS directors, math instructors, and anyone else interested in the challenges of math accessibility.
Reimbursement Level:	Please be advised that reimbursement may be available for hotel and travel expenses for California community college Disabled Student Services Faculty and Staff.