Donna+Istvan

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 **Tanglewood Regional School**
**Donna Istvan ** II. Communication B. Use technology to communicate information in a variety of formats IV. Technology for Communiction and Expression B. Expression 1. Use and understand how technology can be used to express ideas a. Use multimedia tools to express original ideas VII. Professional Growth
 * Technology Standards Addressed: **

**My final project was created to highlight the work of a tremendous Special Education Para Professional, Mrs. Patricia Sellman or "Ms. Pat". Mrs. Sellman was selected as the 2008 Rotary Club's Special Educator of the Year. "Ms. Pat" is a Para Professional who works with all students at Tanglewood Special Center in a program called Arts Partners. The goal of Arts Partners is to integrate students in Special Education with students in Regular Education. Ms. Pat coordinates and implements all aspects of this program to provide inclusion opportunities with our school and Clinton Grove and Waldon Woods Elementary Schools. In addition to her role as the director of the Arts Partners program, Ms. Pat spends the rest of her day in a Special Education intermediate classroom, coordinates staff events and is chairman of The Social Committee. This project integrated technology provided by the STEP Program and was presented to staff and students in honor of such a wonderfully dedicated educator. **Reflection:**
 * Description:
 * The Tanglewood Regional School STEP Team has learned the following through participation in the STEP program:**
 * Use of Elmo**
 * Use of Digital and Video camera (more in depth information)**
 * Use of Photostory and Movie Maker**
 * Use of Kidspiration**


 * Our participation in STEP has impacted the use of technology and we will continue to advance our technology by:**
 * Using technology to focus student attention on reading, math and science. It has helped to elicit student responses and sustain attention for longer time frames.**
 * Using videotaping for ALT-MSA artifacts.**
 * Creating an interest and curiosity in technology from other staff.**
 * Enhancing instruction by providing another modality.**
 * Allowing STEP team to share and information and in-service other staff.**
 * Allowing STEP team to use Elmo to show student pictures. It has provided joy, and enhanced self concept.**
 * Increasing recognition of self and classmates/teaching staff.**
 * Providing additional ways to identify various emotions.**
 * Enhancing communication by increasing vocalizations and word approximations.**
 * Creating cause and effect situations with students. (Students know they can see their picture immediately.)**
 * Creating more opportunities for Social Story development.**


 * Thanks for allowing Tanglewood to be part of the STEP program!**

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 * Final Project: **