KUMDC Learning Series Webinars
At KUMDC, we provide services, including webinars, to our ten counties: Brevard, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie. Not able to catch our learning series webinars live? Don't worry! Our webinars are available on demand, click the link below to watch the webinar recording of your choice. Or check out our webinar archive. Any questions? Just send us an email [email protected]. So grab your popcorn, and prepare to learn!
Mental Health Issues Common in Children and Adolescents, Part 3 - Featuring Merceydes Morassi, M.S., BCBA, LMHC, LPCC, CIMHP
The third and final session in our series will feature a breakdown of MDD, SAD and suicide. Guidance for teachers on how to approach kids with these issues, indicators of suicide and possible other issues that may present similarly to these disorders.
Mental Health Issues Common in Children and Adolescents, Part 2 - Featuring Merceydes Morassi, M.S., BCBA, LMHC, LPCC, CIMHP
The second session in our series is a breakdown of ASD, ADHD, ODD and Eds. Explanation of each diagnosis and guidance for teachers on how to deal with students with these diagnoses.
Mental Health Issues Common in Children and Adolescents, Part 1 - Featuring Merceydes Morassi, M.S., BCBA, LMHC, LPCC, CIMHP
The first session in our three part series is an overview of mental health issues facing children and teens right now, background info on psychology and how these issues may be targeted by mental health professionals, and guidance to the teachers on who to refer to.
Transition Basics for Families - Featuring Rita Ellis, MEd, NBCT, KUMDC Teaching and Technology Specialist and Cheyney Cushing, MS, KUMDC School Support Officer
Supporting Students Who Stutter in the Classroom Setting - Featuring Wade Smith, MS, CCC-SLP, KUMDC Speech Language Pathologist
Crisis Prevention and De-Escalation - Featuring Yiliana Puerto, MS, BCBA, KUMDC Behavior Analyst
Typical Language Development K-2 - Featuring Génesis M. Tošić, MS, CCC-SLP, KUMDC Speech Language Pathologist
The ABC's of Behavior - Featuring Melanie Fernandez, MS, BCBA, LBA, KUMDC Behavior Analyst
School Psychological Services - Featuring Michelle Tano, M.Ed., Ed.S., KUMDC School Psychologist
Mentoring: Your Tour Guide Towards Transition - Featuring Damien Hunte, MSEd, KUMDC School Support Officer
Introduction to AAC in the Classroom - Featuring Felicia Selan, KUMDC SLP
Learner outcomes:
❖ identify what AAC is
❖ identify populations who may use AAC
❖ identify the various types of AAC
❖ understand the ways in which AAC can be implemented within the classroom
Financial Literacy: A Classroom Economy Project - Featuring Rita Ellis, MEd, NBCT, KUMDC Instructional Specialist and Cheyney Cushing, MS, KUMDC Behavior Specialist.
This webinar gives attendees a look into a financial literacy classroom project specifically designed for students with significant/complex disabilities. The goal behind teaching how to budget, save for emergencies, invest in the future, and avoid debt to every student ensures they can be as independent as possible within critical life skills.
Utilizing Transition Assessments - Featuring Rita Ellis, MEd, NBCT, KUMDC Instructional Specialist and Cheyney Cushing, MS, KUMDC Behavior Specialist.
How do you map out a successful future for your students with significant disabilities? Join us for a look at a comprehensive collection of age-appropriate assessment tools that support transition planning for students with special needs to prepare for positive post-secondary outcomes. Assessments include the Keiser University Independent Living Skills Assessment (KUILSA), the Pictorial Career Interest, and the ONET Interest Profiler, Work Importance Locator, and Ability Profiler.
Prompts: What Are Prompts and How to Use Them (coming soon!) - Featuring Cesar Rueda, MS, BCBA, LBA, KUMDC Program Director
Learner outcomes:
❖ Identify what a prompt is
❖ Identify when to use prompts
❖ Understand the difference between a stimulus prompt and a response prompt
❖ Describe prompts
Check Out Our Technology
Zoom Video Conferencing Software
KUMDC utilizes the latest in innovative cross-platform video conferencing software for webinars, virtual coaching, video conferencing, virtual observations, and virtual trainings. By utilizing a video conferencing platform, such as Zoom, we are able to connect to people in remote locations.
Kubi Telepresence Robotics
Kubi mean "neck" in Japanese. Combined with our Zoom video conferencing software, our telepresence robotics (Kubi) allow KUMDC staff to call into a classroom and conduct observations without disrupting the dynamics. With 300 degrees of pan, 90 degrees of tilt, Kubi's are a perfect edtech solution to other cost prohibitive systems.
Constant Contact
At KUMDC, we believe communication and staying in touch are key components to building stronger relationships. We utilize Constant Contact as one of our main ways to keep our constituents informed. It allows us to inform our base when we are offering trainings and webinars and allows us to let everyone know what is happening at the touch of a button. If you would like to be on our email list, head on over and sign up!
QBall
At KUMDC, we utilize technology however we can. The Qball is a throwable wireless microphone, wrapped in durable foam and soft enough for students to toss back and forth during classroom activities, allowing students to be the star of the show.
Assistive Technology
What is Assistive Technology?
According to Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA), Assistive Technology (AT) is any item, piece of equipment, software program, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of persons with disabilities.
- AT can be low-tech: communication boards made of cardboard or fuzzy felt.
- AT can be high-tech: special-purpose computers.
- AT can be hardware: prosthetics, mounting systems, and positioning devices.
- AT can be computer hardware: special switches, keyboards, and pointing devices.
- AT can be computer software: screen readers and communication programs.
- AT can be inclusive or specialized learning materials and curriculum aids.
- AT can be specialized curricular software.
- AT can be much more—electronic devices, wheelchairs, walkers, braces, educational software, power lifts, pencil holders, eye-gaze and head trackers, and much more.
Assistive technology helps people who have difficulty speaking, typing, writing, remembering, pointing, seeing, hearing, learning, walking, and many other things. Different disabilities require different assistive technologies.
There's an App for that!
Guides to free (or nearly free!) helpful apps for students available on smart phones, tablets, and computers.