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The Arkansas Technology & Curriculum Access Center (TCC) is a collaborative effort between the Arkansas Department of Education, Special Education Unit and Easter Seals of Arkansas.
The TCC provides evaluation, consultation, equipment loan and inservice training to meet the needs of children and young adults with disabilities. These services are provided at the Outpatient Services Center; on-site through individual contracts with individuals, school districts and agencies; as well as via web conferencing.
Contract for Web Conferences
Evaluation — The TCC offers the following three types of evaluations. These evaluations will be conducted on specified Thursdays throughout each month.
- Low Vision/Blindness Computer Evaluation
- Environmental Control
- Computer Access Evaluation
Evaluation Descriptions
Contract for Evaluations-Updated January 2009
Consultation — The TCC offers many types of consultations, including those listed below:
- Portfolio Assessment Consultation
- Accessing the Curriculum in the Classroom
- Integrating Technology Use Into the Curriculum
- Installation/Servicing of Assistive Technology Devices
Consultation Descriptions of above Consultations
Contract for above Consultations-Updated January 2009
Announcement! New effort available to support schools in addressing various state and federal mandates. The Technology and Curriculum Access Center (TCC), a program operated by Easter Seals Arkansas in collaboration with the Arkansas Department of Education, Special Education Unit, has developed a consultation service called “Effective Systems Lead to Effective Schools.” This consultation service is a one, two or three day collaboration with TCC Consultants that can assist schools in analyzing the various systems presently in place or in need of development, and assist in efforts to ensure that all students are reaching proficiency. Click below for additional information and for Consultation Contract.
Effective Systems Lead to Effective Schools Information
Effective Systems Lead to Effective Schools Consultation Contract
Equipment Loan — Equipment will be available to students who qualify for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA). The TCC will determine training needs for the school team prior to loan. Equipment can be loaned for a six week trial period at a cost of 2% of the replacement cost of the assistive technology device ($5 minimum) plus a $25 handling fee. Districts will be responsible for the equipment, insurance, damage or loss, and shipping costs.
Equipment Loan Contract
Inventory of Loan Equipment
Training — The TCC offers training on a variety of topics surrounding assistive technology, educational technology, differentiated instruction, accessible information technology, universal design and access to curriculum, and assessment for all students. These services may be offered in Little Rock at the Easter Seals Arkansas Outpatient Services building, regionally at Educational Service Cooperatives, School Districts, or Institutes of Higher Education.
SPECIFIC TRAINING DATES AND INFORMATION:
Alternate Portfolio Basics Workshop (FULL/CLOSED)
Creating Age Appropriate Materials Using PowerPoint Tools
Creating Age Appropriate Materials Using PowerPoint Tools Reg. Form
Strategic Planning for Portfolio Development Workshop (FULL/CLOSED)
Digital Materials Access Workshop
Digital Materials Access Registration Form
WEB BASED TRAININGS:
Beginning in the Summer of 2008, The Easter Seals Arkansas Technology and Curriculum Access Center in collaboration with the Arkansas Department of Education will be offering web-based professional development opportunities. These interactive web-based trainings will utilize the Web Visuals Conferencing System and, therefore, will require the participant to have access to High Speed Internet, Windows XP or Vista, and a telephone line. A variety of topics will be offered. Below are the web-based trainings that are currently scheduled.
AAC TRAINING DATES AND INFORMATION:
The Easter Seals Arkansas Technology and Curriculum Access Center in collaboration with the Arkansas Department of Education will be offering free training opportunities in collaboration with the Prentke Romich Company and Dynavox Technologies, on various topics of Augmentative and Alternative Communication. These trainings will be offered at various times during the year. For a complete list of trainings and training dates please go to the ARSWIS website.
VISION TRAINING DATES AND INFORMATION:
The Easter Seals Arkansas Technology and Curriculum Access Center in collaboration with the Arkansas Department of Education is offering professional development on topics of Assistive Technology Hardware and Software for the blind and visually impaired. The following trainings will be presented at Easter Seals, in Little Rock.
Contract for GroupTrainings-Updated 1/09
*Alternate Portfolio Resource Manuals now available*
There was tremendous response, this past fall, to our two day professional development workshops titled Teaching Algebra and Geometry to High School Students with Special Needs, and Teaching Science. Although no other training dates have been scheduled, the resource manuals that accompanied these workshops are now available for purchase. The cost for each manual is $60 per manual.
In addition to the Math Manual and the Science Manual, we also have developed a Tactile Graphics booklet. This Tactile Graphics Booklet is designed as a supplemental tool to enrich the learning process and compliment a variety of learning styles and curriculum requirements. This set of graphics can be used with any student who possesses the characteristics of a “tactile learning style” as defined by a learning media assessment, regardless of whether the student is a Braille reader. The types of graphics provided are designed to benefit students of all ages and skill levels, as there are pictures such as basic shapes, simple animals, capital and lower case letters, etc. A compilation of this type may aid in tasks such as introducing potential Braille readers to the world of raised pictures, teaching visual concepts to students who are blind, or to assist with alternative assessments. The cost for the booklet is $15 per booklet.
We will only be able to accept check, money order or credit card. There is a limited supply, so orders will be taken while supplies last. To access an order form, click on one of the photos below.
Teaching Students with Special Needs Algebra, Science Resources for Special Education, Tactile Graphics, And Geometry
Contact Information
The Arkansas Technology & Curriculum Access Center, operated by Easter Seals and the Arkansas Department of Education, provides technical assistance, training, consultation and assistive technology assessments to improve awareness and implementation of:
- the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the No Child Left Behind Act in education settings;
- the Americans with Disabilities Act in the Workplace;
- accessible information technology
- universal design
The Technology and Curriculum Access Center also operates an assistive technology loan system.
The Arkansas Program is funded in part by the DBTAC: Southwest ADA Center, a program of ILRU (Independent Living Research Utilization) at Memorial Hermann TIRR. Program staff are available to provide services throughout the Southwest region. For more information, visit the BDTAC: Southwest ADA Center website.
For more information visit our Accessible Information Technology in Education webpage.
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