Fall 2024 AEM Trainings

Presenter: Shelby Kappler, Assistive Technology Program Specialist and AEM Project Coordinator

The Wyoming Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) Clearinghouse training series explained how to ensure your classroom is as accessible as possible, from Universal Design for Learning to creating accessible documents and inclusive project-based learning! 

View recorded session below:

• Oct. 29: Intro to Accessible Educational Materials (AEM)
  
• Nov. 12: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and the Importance of Access for All Student
  
• Nov. 19: Creating Accessible Documents and Presentations 
• Dec. 3: Ensuring Teacher-Made Materials are Accessible
• Dec. 10: Accessibility in Project-Based Learning

PowerPoints Used in Sessions:

• Oct. 29: Intro to Accessible Educational Materials (AEM)
• Nov. 12: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and the Importance of Access for All Student
• Nov. 19: Creating Accessible Documents and Presentations
• Dec. 3: Ensuring Teacher-Made Materials are Accessible
• Dec. 10: Accessibility in Project-Based Learning

If you have any questions, please contact the training instructor and AEM Project Coordinator Shelby Kappler at skapple1@uwyo.edu.

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Introduction to Accessible Educational Materials (AEM)

Recorded Presentation

Presenter: Shelby Kappler, Assistive Technology Program Specialist and AEM Project Coordinator

You've heard the term "Accessible Educational Materials" or seen the acronym "AEM", but what exactly are accessible materials? Which students need them, and are you requried to provide them? Learn the basics of AEM.

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Assessment Tools and Strategies for AEM

Recorded Presentation

Presenter: Shelby Kappler, Assistive Technology Program Specialist and AEM Project Coordinator

After you've learned the basics of AEM, it's time to put it into practice! You will learn about several tools and strategies you can start using now to determine what AEM might be best for your students. Learn how to write AEM into an IEP, how to implement the AEM, and how to maintain success as your students grow.

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Equatio by TextHelp

Recorded Presentation

Presenter: Rachel Kruzel, ATP, Higher Education Specialist

Equatio allows students to read and write digital math equations in an accessible format. 

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AI Learners

Recorded Presentation

Presenter: Adele Smolansky, Founder and CEO

 

AI Learners is a platform that can be used to help students with disabilities learn. AI Learners uses games and analytics to help kids engage with math. 

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American Printing House for the Blind (APH) Tools for Science and Math

Recorded Presentation

Presenter: Leslie Weilbacher, Outreach N.W. Region APH

American Printing House for the Blind (APH) Solutions for Science. In this session, explore APH products that support students who are blind or visually impaired to fully access science class. A focus on earth science, chemistry, and biology followed by an overview of other products for a wide grade and topic range, with time for questions.

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Introducing uPAR

Recorded Presentation

Transcripts

Presenter: Shelby Kappler, Assistive Technology Specialist

The universal Protocol for Accommodations in Reading (uPAR) tool can help determine the best alternate formats for your struggling readers. See how the uPAR aids educators in choosing appropriate reading accommodations, and tracks reading progress over time. In addition, the Wyoming AEM Clearinghouse has uPAR seats available to Wyoming educators to try for free!

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AEM for Math and Science

AEM for Math and Science PowerPoint

 

AEM for Math and Science Transcripts

 

AEM for Math and Science Recorded Presentation

 

Presenters:

Shelby Kappler, Assistive Technology Specialist,

Wyoming AEM Clearinghouse

and

Michael Graham, Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Student

Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) supports the success of students with print disabilities. These are students who might experience visual impairments, physical impairments, or reading disabilities. Sometimes the solutions are straightforward, but in certain areas, such as math and science, the situation can be more complex. One example of this is the conversion of a complex math equation into an audio format.  

View the recorded presentation and learn about strategies to help K-12 students with print disabilities succeed in math and science. Topics will include accessible teaching strategies, easy lab accommodations, talking calculators that provide haptic feedback, and tactile DNA models.

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AEM for Extended Standards

AEM for Extended Standards PowerPoint

 

AEM for Extended Standards Transcripts

 

AEM for Extended Standards Recorded Presentation

 

Presenters:

Shelby Kappler, Assistive Technology Specialist,

Wyoming AEM Clearinghouse

and

Michael Graham, Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Student

The Extended Standards were created by the Wyoming State Board of Education to "allow students with the most significant cognitive disabilities to achieve high academic expectations and to access the general academic curriculum."

View the recorded presentation to learn how Accessible Educational Materials can help K-12 students working toward Extended Standards. This training will highlight frameworks for assessing need as well as evaluative strategies to see if accessible materials and tools are working.

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