[senit] notices and announcements

Hello everyone,

There is just one announcement for you this week, from Ian Butterworth of
the ACE Centre Trust [ianb23 at btinternet.com]

I hope you enjoy the weekend - and it’s not long until the end of term! 

Ann McDevitt, Co-Moderator SENIT

Independent IT and SEN Consultant 

ann at mcdevitt.gotadsl.co.uk

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Accredited Training from the ACE Centre 

Building on the success of the accredited AAC unit which is currently
running we are offering two additional accredited courses in 2008. These
courses have been developed in collaboration with our sister centre ACE
North.

The accredited units listed below can be completed as standalone courses
which will be valuable CPD for anyone working with people with communication
difficulties (spoken or written) or with physical and coordination
difficulties. Each course is worth 20 or 40 CAT points and may be combined
towards a graduate or postgraduate qualification. Each course costs £600 per
delegate. 

Access & Control of Technology

May 8, July 10, Sept 18, Nov 20

Venue: ACE Centre, Oxford

This is a newly developed course which combines four face-to-face training
days with self-directed study. The course provides a wide ranging and
thorough exploration into the whole area of alternative access devices,
software and systems. The training days will focus on the assessment and
implementation issues for computer and communication aid access. 

Recording – supportive software to access and share information using
symbols, images, sounds and text

Oct 15, Dec 10, Jan 21, March 18 

Venue: ACE Centre, Oxford

This is a blended learning course combining four face-to-face days at the
ACE Centre with self-directed study. The course provides training on
supportive software to record and retrieve information using symbols,
images, sound and text. The training days will focus on the assessment for
and implementation of supportive recording systems which facilitate the
highest possible levels of participation and independence.

For more information contact the Training Coordinator, ACE Centre, 92
Windmill Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 7DR email: training at ace-centre.org.uk
Tel: 01865 759800. 