 | June 2011
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Just released...
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| The AIM Center and the PACER Center are delighted to share with you two new publications for families explaining AIM and how they may benefit students with disabilities. Learn more below!
Although written for families, we think you'll find that both publications have information that's useful for advocates, educators, and other stakeholders working with students and families.
Making it easy to share...
Scroll down to the end of this e-newsletter to find a brief description of the new AIM guides that you can use in your own newsletters, presentations, or other outreach to families.
As always we appreciate all that you do in service of students with disabilities.
- The AIM Center team
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AIM: A Technical Guide for Families and Advocates
What does it cover?
Background information on AIM provisions in IDEA, definitions of terms, a thorough description of the decision making process for AIM, and where to find additional resources.
How might I use it?
It's a great reference guide to have on hand since it succinctly touches on every aspect of the considerations around accessible instructional materials. Hand it out to families, bring it to an IEP meeting, or use it as a handout in trainings on AIM.
How can I get a copy now?
Download at no cost from the AIM Center or PACER Center (coming soon!) websites.
How can I order multiple copies?
Order through the PACER Center by calling 952-838-9000 or completing a publication order form. The Technical Guide is available for $3 or $2.50 for orders of 10 or more.
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AIM: Basics for Families
What does it cover?
An introductory booklet, written in plain language, that outlines the four steps of the AIM decision-making process. Available soon in Spanish!
How might I use it?
Hand it out to families of students who are struggling with reading textbooks and other learning materials, bring it to an IEP meeting, or use it as a handout in trainings on AIM.
How can I get a copy now?
Download at no cost from the AIM Center or PACER Center (coming soon!) websites.
How can I order multiple copies?
Order through the PACER Center by calling 952-838-9000 or completing a publication order form. The Basics for Families costs $2 or $1.50 each for 10 or more.
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Additional Resources for Families and Educators from the AIM Center
Looking for a one-page handout with links to key resources?
AIM Factsheet for Families - newly updated!
Wondering about students' use of AIM in school?
AIMing for Achievement - a series of articles recently published in Closing the Gap Solutions
Accessible Textbooks in the Classroom and Accessible Textbooks in the K-12 Classroom II - a more technical take on acquisition, use and selection considerations
Still looking for more?
Check out AIM in Your State. Then contact your NIMAS Coordinator and get a copy of the AIMing for Achievement DVD to watch.
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Meet the AIM Center Team
|   Anita Simpson, AIM and NIMAS Centers |
As the Administrative Assistant for the AIM and NIMAS Centers, Anita provides administrative support with contracts and agreements as well as planning and facilitating all teleconferences, meetings and conferences. She brings several years of experience as a Senior Technical Writer where she designed and developed user and technical instructional materials for high tech firms including PictureTel, Computervision, Osram Sylvania, and Digital Equipment Corporation. A former elementary school teacher, with special interests in learning disabilities, Anita holds a B.S. in Education from the University of Southern Maine.
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Summer Talks
| We are on the road this summer visiting the states involved in focused technical assistance...and oh, also giving some talks along the way. Come see us if you are in Washington, DC or Boston, MA!
OSEP Project Directors' Conference
July 19-20, Washington, DC
Topic: The Irony of Progress: The State of AIM
Presenters: Chuck Hitchcock, Betsy Beauman, Peter Beran, Julia Myers, Skip Stahl
AER Regional Conference
August 12-14, Boston, MA
Topic: Audio-Supported Reading
Presenter: Richard Jackson
- The AIM Center Team
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