Text Reader – Assistive Technology K-PREP Grades 3-8 Spring 2014 By PresenterMedia.comPresenterMedia.com Presented by Rhonda Sims & Cindy Greer

Agenda Who is eligible to use Text Reader? What is needed to use Text Reader? What does it look like? Where does Text Reader take place? How do we make it happen? Who What How When Where When will Text Reader be used? KDE:OAA:DSR:cwg 1/14/14 2

Students with a current IEP, 504 or PSP taking K-PREP grades 3-8 that qualify for a reader accommodation Should have used other forms of Text Reader prior to spring testing Should not be introduced just for K-PREP testing Who is Eligible to use Text Reader? Improves testing time/logistics for accommodations. Provides for consistent administration of accommodations. KDE:OAA:DSR:cwg 1/14/14 3

Microsoft Windows XP or higher Apple OSX or higher CD Reader Each operating system must be capable of running Flash version 10 or higher Headphones for each student No dual screen usage What is needed to use Text Reader? What does it look like? Minimum Requirements KDE:OAA:DSR:cwg 1/14/14 4 No Tablets

Single or Double page view Screen fit Start, Stop, FF and Rewind Table of Contents and Highlighter Options: Voice speed, highlight color Page forward and back KDE:OAA:DSR:cwg 1/14/14 5

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Scroll bar to go back and reread KDE:OAA:DSR:cwg 1/14/14 7

During the regular scheduled K-PREP testing window for spring 2014 Students will take the same sections of the test as all other students at the same time Can be used during regular testing and make up testing When will Text Reader be used? KDE:OAA:DSR:cwg 1/14/14 8

Classrooms Computer lab Library Where does Text Reader take place? KDE:OAA:DSR:cwg 1/14/14 9

How do we make it happen? KDE:OAA:DSR:cwg 1/14/14 10

Division of Support and Research For Questions or Assistance Contact KDE:OAA:DSR:cwg 1/14/14 11