January 2009 MLTI Monthly Update
Published:January 12, 2009
Professional Development
Content Training Sessions http://www.maine.gov/mlti/events/content
The following sessions have been added due to sessions quickly filling
to capacity:
January 21 - Podcasting - Gorham Middle School January 23 - EcoScience - Gorham Middle School January 26 - Writing Process – Lewiston High School January 28 - Podcasting – Jay Middle School January 29 - Podcasting - Great Salt Bay Community School Washington Region Content Training Sessions have been rescheduled:
March 17
GIS - Fort O'Brien Elementary School
NoteShare - Washington Academy
March 18
EcoScience - Woodland Jr/Sr High School
Podcasting - Washington Academy
March 19
Writing Process - Fort O'Brien Elementary School
AIM for ALL Students from Kittery to Fort Kent (Accessible
Instructional Materials) http://www.maine.gov/mlti/events/aim
This MLTI content meeting presents a framework for guiding and
supporting the acquisition of AIM in a timely manner. Please visit the
website for registration and a complete schedule of sessions. Skills
include:
acquiring instructional materials in digital text and audio formats
from free Web-based libraries
using Bookshare.org as a free source of accessible digital text
versions of copyright books and periodicals for students with print
disabilities
understanding Maine’s workflow for acquiring textbooks and core
instructional materials in specialized formats from the National
Instructional Materials Access Center (NIMAC) (http://nimac.us)
canning existing print materials with OCR software
converting digital text materials to audio format
considering a student’s need for AIM in the IEP process
understanding the role of assistive technology in students’ uses of AIM
MLTI Spring Institute
Due to budget restraints in many schools, MLTI will not be holding the
Spring Institute at the Samoset Resort this year, but plans are in the
works for an exciting new online Teacher/Leader Institute. The Call
for Presentations will be released soon!
MLTI Summer Teacher Leader Institute
Save the dates! July 29 – 31, 2009 Maine Maritime Academy, Castine,
Maine. Comments from past Institutes:
“Sometime a bit warm, but way cool!” “You really opened my mind!” “I need more of this!!!”
If you have questions on Professional Development, please contact
Juanita Dickson at juanita.dickson at maine.gov or 499-7142.
Notes from the Project Office
Contact Information/Asset Manager
Please continue to update us if your school’s contact information
needs to be changed in the MLTI Asset Manager. Keeping this
information current is key to the success of the logistical aspects of
MLTI. Please contact Laura Brown with your edits at laura.brown at maine.gov
or 624-6746.