General Information
This year, we hosted our annual District Partner Conference virtually on February 20-21, 2018. Participants enjoyed attending sessions and our provincial District Partner meeting from the comfort of their own district location. Thanks to everyone who attended – see you next year!
Who Attended
- SET-BC District Partners
- District/school administrators
- IT managers
- Learning support teachers
- Classroom teachers
Program Highlights
- Keynote presentation
- Breakout sessions on a variety of current technology-based topics of interest
- SET-BC District Partner provincial meeting
Topics Discussed
- Technology inclusion methods
- G Suite Tools
- Office 365 Support for UDL
- Technology support for current educational frameworks
- And more!
Keynote Speaker
Keynote: SET-BC and Diversity Awareness (Charlotte Friend) – Sessions 1A and 2A
SET-BC has evolved over the years from a Provincial Outreach Program that supports students with specific designated disabilities to one that supports the diverse needs of ALL students in a universally designed educational system. Through our Ministry of Education mission and mandate, SET-BC consultants partner with district and school teams to encourage, to support, to identify and implement effective technology solutions, and to help their students reach their maximum potential.
During the keynote presentation, you will be introduced to a new unit from our lending library that celebrates diversity and ability, providing teachers and students with an opportunity to explore tools to support learning needs, helping to develop understanding of individual learning differences, promoting self-advocacy and celebrating students as unique and gifted individuals.
Keynote Speaker Background: Charlotte Friend has been a SET-BC consultant for seven years. Her work history spans 30 years as a high school French teacher, a brief stint as a teacher-librarian followed by elementary resource support for many years. Charlotte has the unique perspective of being a SET-BC consultant, a teacher and a parent to children who received SET-BC support while in school. She brings the richness of her unique perspective to every presentation she facilitates and is passionate about how students with complex or learning needs are supported in our K-12 school system.
Breakout Sessions
Virtual District Partner Conference Schedule
The following information is available for download – 2018 VDPC Outline
| February 20, 2018 | Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 | Session 4 |
| 9:00-10:30 | 1A – Keynote: SET-BC and Diversity Awareness | 1B – Technology Resources for the French Classroom | 1C – Kurzweil Firefly v. 15 | 1D – Beginner Implementation of AAC |
| 10:45-12:00 | 1E – Tools to Support Inclusion | 1F – Digital Storytelling Across the Curriculum | 1G – Use of Writing Scaffolds | 1H – Assistive Technology Assessment and Considerations |
| Lunch | ||||
| 1:00-2:15 | 1I – District Partner Meeting | 1J – Chrome Extensions that Support Struggling Readers and Writers | 1K – Backing up Page Sets using Chat Editor | 1L – Supporting Students with Complex Needs Using Boardmaker Online |
| 2:30-3:45 | 1M – Office 365 to Support UDL | 1N – iPad Apps for Literacy | 1O – Read and Write for Google Chrome | 1P – Inclusion of Students with Complex Needs and Goals |
| February 21, 2018 | Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 | Session 4 |
| 9:00-10:30 | 2A – Keynote: SET-BC and Diversity Awareness | 2B – iPad Apps for Social Stories and Digital Storytelling | 2C – Read and Write for Google Chrome | 2D – Beginner Implementation of AAC |
| 10:45-12:00 | 2E – Tools to Support Self-Reflection | 2F – Synergy Project Synopsis | 2G – Tools to Support Math Learning | 2H – Conducting Effective Assistive Technology Trials |
| Lunch | ||||
| 1:00-2:15 | 2I – District Partner Meeting | 2J – SET-BC Website Tour | 2K – SET-BC Loan Bank and You | 2L – Tier 3 Questions and Answers |
| 2:30-3:45 | 2M – ADST and Coding | 2N – DRFS Planning and Preparation | 2O – ResourceSET and LearningSET | 2P – Office 365 to Support UDL |
Session Overview
| Strand | Session Code | Session Title | Presenter |
| Inclusion | 1A, 2A | Keynote: SET-BC and Diversity Awareness | Charlotte Friend |
| Technology | 2M | ADST and Coding | Mark Reid |
| Complex Needs | 1H | Assistive Technology Assessment and Considerations | Carla Berlingeri |
| Complex Needs | 1K | Backing up Page Sets Using Chat Editor | Jessy To |
| Complex Needs | 1D, 2D | Beginner Implementation of AAC | Stacey Harpell |
| Literacy | 1J | Chrome Extensions that Support Struggling Readers and Writers | Sarah Chadwick |
| Complex Needs | 2H | Conducting Effective Assistive Technology Trials | Elizabeth Welsh |
| Literacy | 1F | Digital Storytelling Across the Curriculum | Julius Kristoff |
| SET-BC | 1I, 2I | District Partner Meeting | Kerry Randle |
| SET-BC | 2N | DRFS Planning and Preparation | Clayton Bussey |
| Complex Needs | 1P | Inclusion of Students with Complex Needs and Goals | Debbie Klassen |
| Literacy | 1N | iPad Apps for Literacy | Monica Lee |
| Literacy | 2B | iPad Apps for Social Stories and Digital Storytelling | Alanna Wasylkiw |
| Technology | 1C | Kurzweil/Firefly Version.15 | Kamelia Dousti |
| Technology | 1M, 2P | Office 365 to Support UDL | Debby Lee |
| Technology | 1O, 2C | Read and Write for Google Chrome | Joti Chahal |
| SET-BC | 2O | ResourceSET and Learning SET | Cindi Johnston and Victoria Doolaar |
| SET-BC | 2K | SET-BC Loan Bank and You | Josh Campbell |
| SET-BC | 2J | SET-BC Website Tour | Adam Rattray |
| Complex Needs | 1L | Supporting Students with Complex Needs Using Boardmaker Online | Ashley Pleasance |
| SET-BC | 2F | Synergy Project Synopsis | Monica Lee |
| Literacy | 1B | Technology Resources for the French Classroom | Lillian Quon |
| Complex Needs | 2L | Tier 3 Questions and Answers | Flo Wong |
| Inclusion | 1E | Tools to Support Inclusion | Sumeet Ghtaura |
| Technology | 2G | Tools to Support Math Learning | Carmen Cheung |
| Inclusion | 2E | Tools to Support Self-Reflection | Yik-Wah Penner |
| Technology | 1G | Use of Writing Scaffolds | Mike Sheane |
Session Descriptions
| Keynote: SET-BC and Diversity Awareness (Charlotte Friend) – Session 1A, 2A. SET-BC has evolved over the years from a Provincial Outreach Program that supports students with specific designated disabilities to one that supports the diverse needs of ALL students in a universally designed educational system.View Resource |
| ADST and Coding (Mark Reid) – Session 2M. In this session, you will learn about the ADST curriculum and how to implement technology to teach coding in the classroom. |
| Assistive Technology Assessment and Considerations (Carla Berlingeri) – Session 1H. This session will provide an overview of the steps involved in selecting assistive technology for students.View Resource |
| Backing up Page Sets using Chat Editor (Jessy To) – Session 1K. This session will walk you through how to backup communication page sets to Chat Editor and how to load your saved files and customize it on Chat Editor. |
| Beginner Implementation of AAC (Stacey Harpell) – Sessions 1D, 2D. In this session, you will discover the ways we communicate nonverbally. We will discuss how students with complex needs can use all five modes of AAC (with a strong focus on how to incorporate technology) in the classroom.View Resource |
| Chrome Extensions that Support Struggling Readers and Writers (Sarah Chadwick) – Session 1J. In this session, we will explore free Google Chrome Extensions that can support a variety of learners in the classroom. These extensions and apps will focus on supporting students with their literacy skills.View Resource |
| Conducting Effective Assistive Technology Trials (Elizabeth Welsh) – Session 2H. This session will provide you with strategies and best practices for conducting effective assistive technology trials with students with complex needs. |
| Digital Storytelling Across the Curriculum (Julius Kristoff) – Session 1F. The session will provide an overview of digital storytelling in the intermediate grades 4-7. |
| District Partner Meeting (Kerry Randle) – Sessions 1I, 2I. This session will provide important information for District Partners regarding our program. In addition, we will be seeking your feedback on our services for the 2018-19 school year. |
| DRFS Planning and Preparation (Clayton Bussey) – Session 2N. In this session, we will discuss DRFS planning. Information covered will assist districts as they start to prepare for their 2018-2019 DRFS meeting.View Resource |
| Inclusion of Students with Complex Needs and Goals (Debbie Klassen) – Session 1P. In this session we will talk about how the goals of students with complex needs align with the classroom goals. |
| iPad Apps for Literacy (Monica Lee) – Session 1N. This workshop will focus on ways iPads can be used to support student learning in literacy. A brief introduction into how apps such as Book Creator and Explain Everything can be used to enhance and augment literacy activities classroom. A few web-based applications that can be used with iPads such as Padlet, QR codes and Kahoot! will also be explored.View Resource |
| iPad Apps for Social Stories and Digital Storytelling (Alanna Wasylkiw) – Session 2B. In this session we will take a closer look at iPad apps that can help students participate more in school and support multiple means of expression, engagement, and expression.View Resource |
| Kurzweil/Firefly Version.15 (Kamelia Dousti) – Session 1C. This session will be an overview of the reading and writing toolbars on both the standalone software and firefly. Participants should have access to version 15 and have a login and be ready for some exploration of the program. |
| Office 365 to Support UDL (Debby Lee) – Sessions 1M, 2P. This session will provide an overview of educational programs and learning tools available in Office 365 to support the three principles of Universal Design for Learning.View Resource |
| Read and Write for Google Chrome (Joti Chahal) – Sessions 1O, 2C. This session will provide participants a chance to experiment with Texthelp’s Read and Write for Google Chrome. Read and Write is an extension that helps learners improve their reading, writing, studying and research skills. It has an easy to use toolbar that helps increase student access to digital content and gives learners the ability to personalize their learning according to their abilities and needs.View Resource |
| ResourceSET and LearningSET (Cindi Johnston and Victoria Doolaar) – Session 2O. In this session, we will look at the new ResourceSET and LearningSET and how to locate student and Professional Learning resources.View Resource |
| SET-BC Loan Bank and You (Lena Ling) – Session 2K. In this session we will look at resources available through the SET-BC Loan Bank including past and present projects (CNTP and SETdirect) as well as how to make the most of the short-term loan program.View Resource |
| SET-BC Website Tour (Adam Rattray) – Session 2J. Come explore what resources and useful information exists on SET-BC’s robust website. Here you will find lesson plans, project information, and more. |
| Supporting Students with Complex Needs Using Boardmaker Online (Ashley Pleasance)- Session 1L. This session will provide a beginner to intermediate overview of using Boardmaker Online to provide supports for students including creating: visuals, First/Then boards, behaviour maps, and Social Story templates. |
| Synergy Project Synopsis (Monica Lee) – Session 2F. This session will provide an overview tour of all current Synergy Projects and why they work so well. |
| Technology Resources for the French Classroom (Lillian Quon) – Session 1B. One of the questions we often hear: “Does it work in French?” This session will review the apps and software materials that we have found work well in the French language classroom.View Resource |
| Tier 3 Questions and Answers (Flo Wong) – Session 2L. This session will provide district partners the opportunity to ask questions about the Tier 3 process or Tier 3 services. |
| Tools to Support Inclusion (Sumeet Ghtaura) – Session 1E. This session will consist of an overview of inclusion, the principles of Universal Design for Learning, as well low-tech and high-tech tools to support these frameworks in the classroom.View Resource |
| Tools to Support Math Learning (Carmen Cheung) – Session 2G. This session will discuss ideas on how web-based tools and iApps can be used to help elementary students explore math concepts. |
| Tools to Support Self-Reflection (Yik-Wah Penner) – Session 2E. This session will provide an overview of tools to support student reflection. Both web-based and iOS applications will be addressed. |
| Use of Writing Scaffolds (Mike Sheane) – Session 1G. This session will provide an overview of built-in scaffolding supports in Kurzweil 3000 and SOLO 6. |
