Written Expression Needs and Strategies for Students with Disabilities
Speaker: Sara Flanagan, Ph.D.
Session begins at 3:30pm and end at 5:30pm.
Please note: This session is being offered as a webinar. You will receive instructions for joining the webinar via email prior to the session.
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This session will explore common challenges that face students with disabilities in writing. Then, it will demonstrate potential interventions for each, including those that are more “traditional” (paper-based graphic organizer) and using technology (ex. Inspiration software, assistive technology).
Contact hours are awarded free of charge. CEUs (.2) are available by contacting Deborah Rooks-Ellis at MAIER (deborah.l.rooks@maine.edu). A two week notice and $20 processing fee is required for CEUs.
Speaker Bio: Sara Flanagan is an assistant professor of special education at the University of Maine. Her research focuses on written expression challenges and needs, and developing interventions for students with disabilities across grade levels. She also explores how to best use technology to support literacy learning and in a way that supports instruction.
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