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Technology Resources

Many programs are available to schools and parents for the purpose of assisting students. At The Hillside School students practice with some of the programs listed below in order to strengthen skills.

Hardware:    
Neo Portable word processor www.alphasmart.com
Franklin Speaking Dictionary Talking dictionary www.franklin.com
Homework Wiz Talking dictionary www.franklin.com
Reading Pen Handheld reading device that scans and reads word/ line of text. www.wizcomtech.com
Software:    
Kurzweil 3000 Screen reader that allows user to scan text. Reads scanned text or existing text files. Includes talking word processor, study skills and writing tools. www.kurzweiledu.com
Read&Write Gold Word prediction, screen reader used with a word processor www.texthelp.com
Inspiration Graphic organizer www.inspiration.com
Kidspiration Graphic organizer www.inspiration.com
Co:Writer 4000 Word prediction used with a word processor www.donjohnston.com
Write OutLoud Talking word processor www.donjohnston.com
Earobics Provides phonological awareness and auditory process training and practice, for the remediation of reading and other language based disabilities (ages 7-adult) www.earobics.com
Lexia Primary Reading Builds skills with explicit practice in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension Pre K – Gr 3 www.lexialearning.com
Lexia Strategies for Older Students   Build skills with practice in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension Gr 1 – Gr 8 www.lexialearning.com
Key Skills Learning System Comprehensive system of language arts and math activities. Allows for differentiated instruction and remediation. www.sunburst.com
Quick Reads Fluency building software www.pearsonlearning.com
Read Write & Type Combines keyboarding skills and phonemic awareness. www.readwritetype.com
Other Sources:    
Learning Ally Digitally recorded textbooks www.learningally.org
LD Resources Informational website www.ldresources.com
Assistive Tech Guide Free, downloadable technology guide www.SchwabLearning.org
Assistive Tech Parent’s Guide Free, downloadable technology guide www.SchwabLearning.org

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