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Upcoming Training Opportunities
Now there are two ways to register and pay for trainings! 
1. Print a registration form and fax or mail it in with a PO or check.
2. Register and pay with a credit card online.
To learn more or register for any of these trainings, please visit 
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2012-2013 Level I Assistive Technology Team Training:  Registration is now open and the deadline is September 17, 2012! Register your district team today.

September 12, 2012
Boardmaker V.6
Oklahoma City & Tulsa

September 20-21, 2012
AT Expo & Pre-Conference
NSU, Broken Arrow

September 28, 2012
Boardmaker Studio
Oklahoma City & Tulsa

October 5, 2012
Intro to IntelliTools Classroom Suite
Tulsa

October 9, 2012
OAAP Portfolio Development Lab
Oklahoma City & Tulsa

October 25, 2012
Boardmaker Plus
Oklahoma City & Tulsa

November 2, 2012 (AM)
Tar Heel Reader
Oklahoma City & Tulsa

November 2, 2012 (PM)
Free Literacy Resources
Oklahoma City & Tulsa

November 3, 2012 (SATURDAY!)
OAAP Portfolio Development Lab
Oklahoma City & Tulsa

November 6, 2012
Boardmaker V.6
Oklahoma City & Tulsa

November 8-9, 2012
AT For Successful Portfolio
Tulsa

November 15-16, 2012
AT For Successful Portfolio
Edmond

November 28, 2012
Mini-Unit Adapt-A-Book
Tulsa

December 7, 2012
OAAP Portfolio Development Lab
Oklahoma City

December 14, 2012
Boardmaker Plus
Oklahoma City & Tulsa
Greetings!
Time is running out!  Don't miss your opportunity to attend the 2012-2013 Level I Assistive Technology Team Training series.  Registration deadline is September 17, 2012.  If you have already attended this 6 class training series, please share this information with your Special Education Director and colleagues.  This training series is FREE!

The 2012 Assistive Technology Expo is also just around the corner and we are still accepting registrations for our pre-conference trainings on September 20th and the AT Expo on September 21st, at NSU-Broken Arrow!

Visit our website for pre-conference & breakout session details (COMING SOON!) and registration information.  Registration deadline is September 14, 2012!
2012 AT Expo & Pre-Conference Information

As always, the AT Expo is FREE to attend! Scholarships for the pre-conference trainings are available! 
 
Sincerely,
The OATC Gang
Activity of the Month
art The great thing about art is that "great art" can be most anything!  Creating art in your classroom can be fun and motivating to your students.  Kinder ART has some nice ideas for students of all abilities.
 Amazing Apps!
LAMP words for life Prentke Romich Company's LAMP Words For Life™ is a full vocabulary augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) language app that combines the power of the PRC UnityŽ language system with Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP™) principles and strategies.  Borrow it from OATC for a trial with your students or Download it from the iTunes store for $299.99.   
 Free Stuff
ablenet Did you know that AbleNet offers FREE professional development classes you can take from your computer? Most classes are 1 hour and are taught by leaders in the field of AT.  View the training calendar and register on their website.    
 Grab Bag
maKey maKey banana piano Feeling creative?  Want a challenge?  MaKey MaKey is a simple "invention kit" that allows you to turn everyday objects into computer interface touchpads which can control activities on the internet.  Sounds like fun!  Read more about it and order your own kit.        
 No Tech Corner
stayput folder We call this the "Stay Put Folder" because it stays where you put it!  This allows you to put papers, books, toys, iPads or switches in front of a student and keeps them from sliding around during use.  Easy and cheap to make.  
Wishing you all the best!
Stefanie Olson
Oklahoma Assistive Technology Center
                                            Oklahoma Assistive Technology Center
            1600 N. Phillips                                                                            4502 E. 41st. St., 2J18
            Oklahoma City, OK  73104                                                            Tulsa, OK  74135