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The Power of T.H.E. P.A.C.T.:
2-Day Intensive “Make & Take” Lab
“A Jumpstart, In-Depth Action Plan for T.H.E. P.A.C.T. “
Course Prerequisite: Completion of
The Power of T.H.E. P.A.C.T. 1-Day Course
In this intensive, hands-on lab, you will plunge into applying step-by-step teaching formats for each of the modules of T.H.E. P.A.C.T. and create instructional tools using T.H.E. P.A.C.T. 2-Day Make & Take Kit.
Leave with:
- Power Word Charts
- Multiple learning objectives
- Actual teaching tools
- Scaffolded lessons plans
- A jam-packed Lab Resource CD
- And more!
This Make & Take Lab is not available in an online format.
In-Person Training
Each participant:
- Gets POWER Word Charts for drafting goals and learning objectives
- Receives multiple learning objectives for each module of T.H.E. P.A.C.T. using POWER words to streamline I.E.P. writing
- Views step-by-step demonstrations by Phyl of all instructional formats
- Creates numerous instructional tools to use immediately following the course
- Obtains “to the point” activity descriptions & sample mini lesson plans to simplify differentiated instruction for any learner
- Walks away with a Lab Resource CD containing a sample set of T.H.E. P.A.C.T. Planning Forms, 49 reproducible module activity templates, 217 sample curriculum images, 61 samples of writing paper, and 365 free curriculum coloring pages
Participants are able to purchase and walk away with additional Make & Take Kits onsite at the training.
This Make & Take Lab is not available in an online format.
Online Training
Not Available for Lab
In-Person Training Course Agenda
DAY 1 | |
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8:00 AM | Registration & Setup |
8:20 AM | Introduction & Opening Announcements |
Morning Training Block: (A morning break will be schedule for 15 minutes) |
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8:30 AM | Review of the Highlights of T.H.E. P.A.C.T. Framework An Introduction to T.H.E. P.A.C.T. 2-Day Make & Take Kit |
9:00 AM | The Learn About Module: Power Words, Learning Objectives, Demonstration of Instruction, Creating Instructional Tools, & Explanation of Lesson Plans |
12:00 PM | Lunch Break |
Afternoon Training Block: (An afternoon break will be schedule for 15 minutes) |
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1:00 PM | The Read About Module: Power Words, Learning Objectives, Demonstration of Instruction, Creating Instructional Tools, & Explanation of Lesson Plans |
4:00 PM | Course Ends |
DAY 2 | |
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8:00 AM | Check-In & Setup |
8:20 AM | Follow-Up & Announcements |
Morning Training Block: (A morning break will be schedule for 15 minutes) |
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8:30 AM | The Write About Module: Power Words, Learning Objectives, Demonstration of Instruction, Creating Instructional Tools, & Explanation of Lesson Plans |
12:00 PM | Lunch Break |
Afternoon Training Block: (An afternoon break will be schedule for 15 minutes) |
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1:00 PM | The Talk About Module: Power Words, Learning Objectives, Demonstration of Instruction, Creating Instructional Tools, & Explanation of Lesson Plans |
4:00 PM | Course Ends |
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of the course, the participants will be able to:
- Use “POWER” words to write meaningful objectives for teaching vocabulary, accessing accessible literacy materials, instructing writing, and improving communication for diverse learners.
- Write concise instructional plans for language-learning activities in Learn About, Read About, Write About, & Talk About modules.
- Design, illustrate, & create simple low technology AT solutions during 4 “Make-and-Take” module sessions throughout the course for diverse learner profiles.
- List ways to explicitly teach vocabulary using language-based, differentiated instruction.
- Describe how to adapt literacy materials for literacy-challenged learners with developmental disabilities & varying levels of learning disabilities.
- Describe customized strategies when setting up adapted writing tasks for brainstorming, composing, & editing using simple AT solutions.
- List ways to improve participation of learners in a small group, classroom setting, & vocational tasks for learners using augmentative communication supports, having word-finding problems, & demonstrating word retrieval issues.