1. Why was the Star Reporter program developed?
2. Does Star Reporter work for elementary & secondary students?
3. What are the benefits of incorporating Star Reporter into my school/district?
4. What results will I see with the Star Reporter program?
5. How much time or training is involved to get the program started?
6. What kind of support does AbleNet provide?
Q: Why was the Star Reporter program developed?
A: Special educators and staff are being asked to accomplish more with less funding, less time, and less support. The Star Reporter program empowers educators to meet these rising expectations through a unique system of visioning, assistive technology training, teaching in-context lessons, support, and assessment.
Q: Does Star Reporter work for elementary & secondary students?
A: YES! The Star Reporter program is designed to fit seamlessly into your present curriculum. With the Elementary or Secondary versions you will provide multiple years of daily theme-based lessons. The Star Reporter program is aligned with national standards and allows for teachers to integrate daily activities and student IEP plans within the program.
Q: What are the benefits of incorporating the Star Reporter program into my school/district?
A: Benefits of the program include:
• Increased school interactions for staff and students
• Increased daily opportunities to actively practice skills in
a wide range of academic and in-context activities
• Increased confidence utilizing technology to learn,
communicate, and participate through in-context activities
• Engaged students, energized teachers, and satisfied parents
• Building a school community
Q: What results will I see with the Star Reporter program?
A: You will see improved staff morale, more interactions among students and staff, and measurable educational progress as it relates to the mandates of IDEA & NCLB. Students are able to have meaningful engagement with general education activities/lessons. Student IEP goals are easily accomplished through Star Reporter lessons/activities.
Q: How much time or training is involved to get the program started?
A: Using the step-by-step training materials and video provided, the training can be completed in 3-5 hours. Training for additional staff takes only 2 hours. The secret of the program is the on-going practice of "good teaching" and the use of assistive technology as it is built in to each lesson.
Note: The training materials are flexible enough for you to design your own schedule if desired.
Q: What kind of support does AbleNet provide?
A: AbleNet provides on-going support via telephone, email, and the Internet. Some schools choose to have a regular phone check-in, while others prefer to get support on an as needed basis. AbleNet prefers to provide a high level of support to ensure that you get the best results.
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