Access to Education
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Save the Date - November 17 and 18 for virtual Access to Education 2021!
Access to Education is where dedicated educators, who are focused on ensuring that every student has equitable access to the curriculum, will come together to experience motivational keynotes, local and national presenter breakout sessions, opportunities to view the latest assistive technology, networking, and so much more!
Sessions will be designed around accessibility, Accessible Educational Materials (AEM), Assistive Technology, and/or the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. There are no vendors at this conference.
Location: Whova virtual conference platform
Note: Registration is required to access Whova site.
If you have any questions, please email Jen Conti, PATINS Event Manager. -
Save the Date - November 17 and 18 for virtual Access to Education 2021!
Registration for Access to Education (A2E) 2021 is OPEN until November 11, 2021.
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Registration Fee: $50 for a single day ticket; $100 for a two-day conference ticket. (pre-conference sessions included with all tickets)
Registration includes:- Dynamic keynote speech from Dr. Lisa Beth Carey, Assistant Director of the Center for Innovation and Leadership in Special Education at Kennedy Krieger Institute
- Fun-filled "AT Feud" competition
- Presentation sessions from local and national experts
- Starfish Educator Panel and Assistive Technology (AT) Exploratorium pre-conference sessions on the evening of November 16, 2021
- Certificate for up to 10 Professional Growth Points (PGPs)/Contact Hours (plus 1 more for attending pre-conference)
- Opportunities to win educational door prizes
- Access to presentation recordings and conference site with supplemental materials following the event (presentation recordings will be captioned in English and subtitled in Spanish)
New this year - Access to Education 2021 Welcome Box!
Register for a two-day ($100) conference ticket by September 29, 2021 to receive a PATINS A2E 2021 welcome box with pair of wireless earbuds! (Must be Indiana resident purchasing a two-day conference ticket. Those registering for both days with a CODE are not eligible. Welcome boxes sent to first 150 eligible registrants.)
Purchase Orders and Checks
Checks can be made payable to "Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation"
Mail checks or email/mail purchase orders to:
Felisia O'Bold (PATINS)
11630 Stoney Moon Dr.
Noblesville, IN 46060
fobold@patinsproject.org
*For your convenience, you may print our W-9.
If you have any questions, please email PATINS Event Manager, Jen Conti.Indiana public/charter school educators who are interested in Access to Education 2020 Virtual Conference and need financial assistance to attend can complete the following application to be considered for no-cost registration. Final acceptance notices made September 4, 2020 -
Save the Date - November 17 and 18 for virtual Access to Education 2021!
The PATINS Project staff selected the best national and local presenters to bring you the latest ideas for incorporating Universal Design for Learning, assistive technology, and accessibility into your classroom or district.
Schedule at a Glance (opens new window)
Preview Presentations
Presenters share what you can expect to learn from their sessions in these preview videos for Access to Education 2021.
Accessibility and Accommodations
ASL Interpreters and CART live-captioning services will be available during all conference sessions. Registrants will have access to presentation recordings with English captions and Spanish subtitles following the event.
If you have any questions, please email Jen Conti, PATINS Event Manager. -
Save the Date - November 17 and 18 for virtual Access to Education 2021!
The PATINS Project Access to Education 2021 Call for Proposals window is closed. Selected presenters have been notified and enjoy free conference registration!
If you have any questions, please email PATINS Event Manager, Jen Conti.
