T.H.E. P.A.C.T. Webinar Library Class Listings
The Common Core, Universal Design for
Learning, & The Power of T.H.E. P.A.C.T.
About the InstructorInstructor: Phyl T. Macomber, M.S. ATP
Author, Curriculum Strategist, & President of Make A Difference, Inc.
Phyl T. Macomber, M.S. ATP. Since completing a fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital’s Kennedy-Krieger Institute in 1988, Phyl provides training, mentoring, & coaching to school-based staff – along with working with diverse learners – in both special education & regular education. Phyl’s proven curriculum teaching framework called T.H.E. P.A.C.T.™ is being successfully used throughout the United States & Canada.Description: Learn how to use a 4-step proven method for teaching curriculum based on a set of universal design principles that gives all individuals equal opportunities to learn linked to the Common Core Standards. Walk away with a realistic roadmap for instruction tied to the Common Core Initiative when providing differentiated instruction in any setting! See how to increase multiple means of engagement, while building true comprehension of curriculum content & increasing meaningful participation, in both general education & special education environments. Solve your everyday materials management struggles – in your nonexistent prep time – by using a sustainable, results-oriented teaching framework – experience The Power of T.H.E. P.A.C.T.
Jumpstart Your Creativity: Differentiated Instruction in
Standards-Based Writing Projects 
About the InstructorInstructor: Phyl T. Macomber, M.S. ATP
Author, Curriculum Strategist, & President of Make A Difference, Inc.
Description: Struggling with differentiating instruction to meet the Common Core Standards in writing? Step into this classroom & learn how to creatively transform everyday classroom writing projects and basic general ed supports for learners of all abilities. Take a look at how a classroom teacher jump-started her curriculum teaching to differentiate her writing instruction. Go inside this classroom by viewing multiple video clips & photo galleries to see how to use these results-oriented strategies every day – embracing an integrated speech-language approach – for meaningful inclusion. Draw a line from specific Common Core Standards in the Writing Strand to these “Universal Design for Learning” success stories.
Disclosure: Phyl T. Macomber has a relevant financial relationship as the author of T.H.E. P.A.C.T. framework that will be discussed as part of this presentation. She has served as a paid presenter, consultant, & researcher for T.H.E. P.A.C.T. as President of Make A Difference, Inc. She has also authored resources related to T.H.E. P.A.C.T. for both teaching staff & learners addressed in this course. Phyl has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
Faster, Better, Easier:
Meet T.H.E. P.A.C.T. Power Tools Collection for Clicker!
About the InstructorInstructor: Phyl T. Macomber, M.S. ATP
Author, Curriculum Strategist, & President of Make A Difference, Inc.
Description: Meet the Common Core Standards in the strands of Language, Reading, Writing, & Speaking/Listening with this 341-template collection that has been referred to as “Clicker on Steroids!” The Power Tools solves your problem of “no time” & jump-starts you into focusing on what you do best – teaching! See how to add your vocabulary images & text-based information to a master vocabulary-pop-up to store your instructional content so that it is available to you in all 341 templates. Learn how to quickly create an unlimited number of curriculum content units on ANY topic of instruction that is simple to set up so that even your learners can participate in the setup of their own teaching tools! See how T.H.E. P.A.C.T. Power Tools Collection populates various levels & versions of instructional activities, along with transferring instructional content to other module activities, to save you valuable time.
Creating Effective & Efficient Classrooms: How to Teach Essential Universal Classroom Supports Using T.H.E. P.A.C.T.
About the InstructorInstructor: Julie Osherow, M.Ed.
Computer Access Facilitator with Special School District
of St. Louis County in St. Louis, Missouri
Julie Osherow, M.Ed. is a national presenter and Computer Access Facilitator in Special School District (SSD) of St. Louis County, which serves over 25,000 special education students with varying disabilities. Since 1998, Julie has served as a special education teacher working with students with various special needs & assistive technology supports in both self-contained & inclusive settings. In her current role, Julie provides professional development to the staff of SSD in the form of course series, workshops, & hands-on technology trainings. In addition, Julie supports systematic implementation of T.H.E. P.A.C.T. throughout Special School District in St. Louis, Missouri. In 2013, Julie co-authored an article on T.H.E. P.A.C.T. related to teaching social skills, which was published in the April-May issue of Closing The Gap Solutions.Description: Classroom rules & routines are one of the foundations for an effective & efficient classroom. In this webinar, you will learn how to easily use T.H.E. P.A.C.T. framework to introduce & reinforce classroom rules & routines with your students. You will see example after example of creative activities & imaginative instructional solutions while embracing two key underpinnings of T.H.E. P.A.C.T. framework – consistency & predictability. Receive planning tools & reference lists to incorporate into your materials development time! Classroom rules & routines cannot only positively affect the academic performance of our students, but they can promote positive behaviors & cooperative engagement as well.
Disclosure: Julie Osherow has a relevant financial relationship to disclose as a paid presenter & consultant for T.H.E. P.A.C.T. with Make A Difference, Inc. Julie has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
The Key to a Successful Classroom 
:
Teaching Oral Presentation Skills to Learners
of All Abilities Tied to the Common Core
About the InstructorInstructor: Phyl T. Macomber, M.S. ATP
Author, Curriculum Strategist, & President of Make A Difference, Inc.
Description: Learn how to teach oral presentation skills tied to the Common Core Initiative in a sequence of language-based lessons by viewing multiple instructional videos supporting classroom teachers, special educators, & speech-language pathologists. These in-depth lessons focus on building both an understanding of the skills needed for learners of all abilities to complete class presentations, along with improving overall expressive presentation skills & self-reflection abilities, linked to the Common Core Standards. Walk away with a classroom reference tool for learners to use as an oral presentation checklist directly linked to the educational standards in the Speaking & Listening Strand of the Common Core!
Disclosure: Phyl T. Macomber has a relevant financial relationship as the author of T.H.E. P.A.C.T. framework that will be discussed as part of this presentation. She has served as a paid presenter, consultant, & researcher for T.H.E. P.A.C.T. as President of Make A Difference, Inc. She has also authored resources related to T.H.E. P.A.C.T. for both teaching staff & learners addressed in this course. Phyl has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
T.H.E. P.A.C.T. Power Tools Series:
An In-Depth Look at the 
Module
About the InstructorInstructor: Phyl T. Macomber, M.S. ATP
Author, Curriculum Strategist, & President of Make A Difference, Inc.
Description: Receive step-by-step instructions on how to quickly set up & use multiple Learn About activities in T.H.E. P.A.C.T. Power Tools Collection for Clicker, which can be used with your interactive whiteboard, iPad, or tablet! This webinar methodically walks you through guided setup & implementation of creative instructional activities related to building a solid comprehension of vocabulary. See how to link each Learn About activity to specific educational standards in the Language Strand of the Common Core. Walk away with imaginative teaching lessons using puzzles, spinners, collages, dictionaries, glossaries, games, matching workbooks (that capture data), word searches, & more!
Disclosure: Phyl T. Macomber has a relevant financial relationship as the author of T.H.E. P.A.C.T. framework that will be discussed as part of this presentation. She has served as a paid presenter, consultant, & researcher for T.H.E. P.A.C.T. as President of Make A Difference, Inc. She has also authored resources related to T.H.E. P.A.C.T. for both teaching staff & learners addressed in this course. Phyl has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
T.H.E. P.A.C.T. Power Tools Series:
An In-Depth Look at the 
Module
About the InstructorInstructor: Phyl T. Macomber, M.S. ATP
Author, Curriculum Strategist, & President of Make A Difference, Inc.
Description: Receive step-by-step instructions on how to quickly set up & use multiple Read About activities in T.H.E. P.A.C.T. Power Tools Collection for Clicker, which can be used with your interactive whiteboard, iPad, or tablet! This webinar methodically walks you through guided setup & implementation of scaffolded literacy-based instructional activities to expand comprehension of curriculum content. See how to link each Read About activity to specific educational standards in the Reading Strand of the Common Core. Walk away with imaginative teaching lessons using idea maps, storyboards, character maps, setting maps, cause/effect strips, sequences & timelines, assignment calendars, books, & more!
Disclosure: Phyl T. Macomber has a relevant financial relationship as the author of T.H.E. P.A.C.T. framework that will be discussed as part of this presentation. She has served as a paid presenter, consultant, & researcher for T.H.E. P.A.C.T. as President of Make A Difference, Inc. She has also authored resources related to T.H.E. P.A.C.T. for both teaching staff & learners addressed in this course. Phyl has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
T.H.E. P.A.C.T. Power Tools Series:
An In-Depth Look at the Module
About the InstructorInstructor: Phyl T. Macomber, M.S. ATP
Author, Curriculum Strategist, & President of Make A Difference, Inc.
Description: Receive step-by-step instructions on how to quickly set up & use multiple Write About activities in T.H.E. P.A.C.T. Power Tools Collection for Clicker, which can be used with your interactive whiteboard, iPad, or tablet! This webinar methodically walks you through guided setup & implementation of scaffolded instructional writing activities so learners can “show what they know.” See how to link each Write About activity to specific educational standards in the Writing Strand of the Common Core. Walk away with imaginative teaching lessons using idea maps, storyboards, character maps, setting maps, sequences & timelines, worksheets, quizzes (that capture data), assignment calendars, sentence-building writing books, graphs, & more!
Disclosure: Phyl T. Macomber has a relevant financial relationship as the author of T.H.E. P.A.C.T. framework that will be discussed as part of this presentation. She has served as a paid presenter, consultant, & researcher for T.H.E. P.A.C.T. as President of Make A Difference, Inc. She has also authored resources related to T.H.E. P.A.C.T. for both teaching staff & learners addressed in this course. Phyl has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
T.H.E. P.A.C.T. Power Tools Series:
An In-Depth Look at the Module
About the InstructorInstructor: Phyl T. Macomber, M.S. ATP
Author, Curriculum Strategist, & President of Make A Difference, Inc.
Description: Receive step-by-step instructions on how to quickly set up & use multiple Talk About activities in T.H.E. P.A.C.T. Power Tools Collection for Clicker, which can be used with your interactive whiteboard, iPad, or tablet! This webinar methodically walks you through guided setup & implementation of scaffolded instructional expressive activities so learners can “share what they know.” See how to link each Talk About activity to specific educational standards in the Speaking & Listening Strand of the Common Core. Walk away with imaginative teaching lessons for giving opinions, stating facts, giving oral presentations, setting up conversations, taking turns in conversations, passing turns, giving answers in class, sharing graphs, & more!
Disclosure: Phyl T. Macomber has a relevant financial relationship as the author of T.H.E. P.A.C.T. framework that will be discussed as part of this presentation. She has served as a paid presenter, consultant, & researcher for T.H.E. P.A.C.T. as President of Make A Difference, Inc. She has also authored resources related to T.H.E. P.A.C.T. for both teaching staff & learners addressed in this course. Phyl has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
Looking for some ways to embed the latest technologies into your lessons using T.H.E. P.A.C.T.? Our Web Tool School Webinar Series will show you how!
An In-Depth Look at Glogster
About the InstructorInstructor: Lesley McGilligan, M.S. CCC-SLP
AAC & AT Specialist
Lesley McGilligan, M.S. CCC-SLP, is a national presenter & dynamic speech-language pathologist who specializes in augmentative communication. Since 1996, Lesley has been supporting learners with varying disabilities with the latest technology tools to ensure a more active, engaged learning experience. In addition to her role as an Augmentative Communication Facilitator, Lesley is an active staff developer, providing training & support for successful implementation of T.H.E. P.A.C.T in a large metropolitan special education district in St. Louis, Missouri. Lesley also is an adjunct faculty member at St. Louis University, teaching courses in the areas of assistive technology and augmentative communication. In 2013, Lesley co-authored an article on T.H.E. P.A.C.T. related to teaching social skills, which was published in the April-May issue of Closing The Gap Solutions.Description: Learn how you can use Glogster to create “glogs” to build receptive vocabulary activities for the Learn About & Read About modules of T.H.E. P.A.C.T, as well as for expressive demonstration of knowledge within the Write About and Talk About modules! Glogster is a Web 2.0 tool used to create multi-sensory, interactive posters loaded with text, graphics, music, videos, and more. The user-friendly interface makes it simple for you & your students to create fun, interesting content in a format that can be easily shared with others. Have iPad users? The Glogster Player App even allows you to view your glogs on a mobile device. All you need is a little bit of creativity, & you’ll be on your way!
Disclosure: Lesley McGilligan has a relevant financial relationship to disclose as a paid presenter & consultant for T.H.E. P.A.C.T. with Make A Difference, Inc. Lesley has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
Meet VoiceThread!
About the InstructorInstructor: Lesley McGilligan, M.S. CCC-SLP
AAC & AT Specialist
Description: VoiceThread is an amazing Web 2.0 tool that allows for collaborative, multimedia conversations in the Cloud. Using this highly engaging free tool tied to T.H.E. P.A.C.T. framework for Core Curriculum instruction can increase learner engagement as well as significantly reduce your materials development time! Learn how to use VoiceThread to set up creative, interactive activities for ALL modules of T.H.E. P.A.C.T. – Learn About, Read About, Write About, & Talk About – using built-in universal access features – for regular education learners, students with diverse learning disabilities, and learners with complex needs and autism. See how the free VoiceThread app (available in the iTunes Store) allows content to be easily viewed on your mobile devices!
Disclosure: Lesley McGilligan has a relevant financial relationship to disclose as a paid presenter & consultant for T.H.E. P.A.C.T. with Make A Difference, Inc. Lesley has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.