The course is designed for persons who need more advanced instruction on braille Nemeth math code and science notation. The course consists of two onsite sessions with four additional lessons to be completed independently between. Participants will have activities for independent and group work and will apply their knowledge as they read, write, and proofread braille math and science materials. Students will use the Perkins Brailler and a computer with 6-key input and Perky Duck to produce braille materials. Coursework will include examples following current recommendations for the use of Nemeth in UEB materials.
Dates: First On-site Class: Monday, June 19, 2018 – 8:30am – 4:30pm; Last On-site Class: Monday, July 9, 2018 – 8:30am – 4:30pm
Check-in: Monday, June 18 from 8:15 – 8:30 am
Registration for this event has reached capacity and is now closed.
The Basic Nemeth Course will review the basic Nemeth code for math and science notation. This course will cover the Nemeth code notation appropriate for kindergarten to middle school curricula. Proficiency in the material covered in the Basic Braille course is highly recommended due to the pace and content of this course.Students will participate in independent and group work and will apply their knowledge as they read, write, and proofread braille math and science materials. Students will use the Perkins Brailler to produce braille materials. The course will be appropriate for students with little or no Nemeth experience. The course will also include examples following current recommendations for the use of UEB in Nemeth materials.
The trainer is Shelley Mack, a Certified Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (CTVI) and Certified Braille Transcriber.
Lodging at the Embassy Suites is offered to course participants Monday through Wednesday nights and paid for by the BEST grant.
Twenty-nine (29) contact hours will be offered for this 4-day course. Two (2) semester hours of graduate credit through the University of Dayton credit will be offered; the BEST Grant will pay for the college credit tuition for the first twenty (20) Ohio teachers to register.
This event is part of an ongoing series. Registration is closed to outside attendance.
Presented by Cathy Lassiter, Ed.D., this training is designed to develop the capacity of CTE teachers as they plan instructional strategies to help students meet learning targets and master content for industry-standard assessments. The training will focus on teaching strategies that work best in the classroom, factors influencing effective teaching practices, developing assessment-capable learners, and purposeful collaboration in Teacher-Based Teams (TBT).
Note: This event is for a predetermined audience. Registration is closed to outside attendance.
This event is for a predetermined audience. Registration is closed to outside attendance.
This event is for a predetermined audience. Registration is closed to outside attendance.
