Skill-Building Training
Phyl's training sessions are . . . extremely informative, exciting, and above all, everyone leaves with skills that can be immediately put to use . . . She always communicates her goals clearly and states her expectations in a way that leaves no questions. 
- Written by a learning specialist
Excerpt from The Power of T.H.E. P.A.C.T. -
Every single person has the potential to make a meaningful contribution when working with individuals with disabilities. If you want to make a true difference – one that counts while serving this population in the area of adapted curriculum, you will need to embrace and implement tools and resources that not only assist you in time-efficient methods, but also yield the results you need based on teaching the most important components of that curriculum. Simply put, you will need to focus on doing a handful of essential things and doing them well.
Phyl T, Macomber
Curriculum Strategist & Assistive Technology Specialist
Creator and Author of T.H.E. P.A.C.T.™
Curriculum Strategist & Assistive Technology Specialist
Creator and Author of T.H.E. P.A.C.T.™
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| Training | Description | Type | Length |
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| An Introduction to T.H.E. P.A.C.T.: A Systematic Roadmap to Adapting the Curriculum | In this session, you will receive an overview of the structured teaching framework and 4 language-based modules of T.H.E. P.A.C.T. framework. | Public or Private Hosting Lecture |
1 hour session NOTE: Available in an online format. Contact Phyl |
| The Power of T.H.E. P.A.C.T. 1-Day Course Find Out More |
In this introductory course, you will learn the foundational principles of this structured teaching framework and how to set up 4 essential language-based modules when adapting ANY content that you need to teach using consistent teaching formats and predicable AT solutions – low tech or high tech in nature. Learn about how to (1) use an app for more than one language task; (2) set up a free web tool to meet multiple learning objectives, (3) create activities in minutes using integrated software templates, and (4) construct simple, reusable low tech solutions using inexpensive office supplies. Participants are encouraged to take photos of the numerous tools demonstrated and displayed throughout this course. | Public or Private Hosting Lecture & Demonstration |
6 hour session 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM NOTE: Available in an online format across a series of web classes. Contact Phyl |
| The Power of T.H.E. P.A.C.T. 1-Day Make & Take Course: LEVEL 1 Find Out More |
In this 1-Day Make & Take, you will implement the principles you learned in the 1-Day Course and leave with (1) sample learning objectives for each module; (2) creative ideas for a targeted set of instructional lessons; (3) sample corresponding mini-lesson plans for each instructional format; and (4) an array of reusable low tech AT solutions that you created using a customized 1-Day Make & Take Kit LEVEL 1 for each instructional format for each of the modules. NOTE: Completing the 1-Day Course is a prerequisite to attending the 1-Day Make & Take. |
Public or Private Hosting Materials Development, Lecture, & Demonstration |
6 hour session 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Contact Phyl |
| The Power of T.H.E. P.A.C.T. 2-Day Intensive Make & Take Lab: LEVEL 1 Find Out More |
In this 2-Day Intensive Make & Take, you will implement the principles you learned in the 1-Day Course and leave with a system of (1) power words tied to numerous learning objectives for each module; (2) creative ideas for teaching formats for each module; (3) sample corresponding mini-lesson plans for each teaching format; and (4) a large array of reusable low tech AT solutions that you created using a customized 2-Day Intensive Lab Make & Take Kit for each teaching format for each of the modules. In addition, each lesson is modeled and the opportunity is provided to answer questions about specific learner profiles. Walk away with a 2-Day Intensive Lab Resource CD containing reproducible AT templates, a sample collection of topic-based curriculum images, free writing paper templates, and a starter collection of T.H.E. P.A.C.T. Planning Forms. NOTE: Completing the 1-Day Course is a prerequisite to attending the 2-Day Intensive Lab. |
Public or Private Hosting Materials Development, Lecture, & Demonstration |
6 hour session each day 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Contact Phyl |
| The Power of T.H.E. P.A.C.T. 1-Day Make & Take Course: LEVEL 2 |
In this LEVEL 2 Make & Take Course, you will expand your knowledge of the framework across methodical, systemized instruction for each of the modules of T.H.E. P.A.C.T. You will bring your structured teaching to the next level by receiving (1) additional learning objectives for each module; (2) NEW creative ideas for step-by-step instructional lessons; (3) corresponding “to-the-point” lesson plans for each instructional format; and (4) an NEW array of reusable low tech AT solutions that you created using a customized the NEW 1-Day Make & Take Kit LEVEL 2 for each instructional format for each of the modules. NOTE: Completing the 1-Day Course and 1-Day Make & Take Course: LEVEL 1 is a prerequisite to attending the 1-Day Make & Take: LEVEL 2. |
Public or Private Hosting Materials Development, Lecture, & Demonstration |
6 hour session 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Contact Phyl |
| T.H.E. P.A.C.T. Roundtable Training Discussions | In this interactive series of conferences, a group of participants brings their questions "to the table" regarding adapting instruction and AT solutions when implementing T.H.E. P.A.C.T. All questions are answered "on-the-spot" and in "real-time." You will leave with solutions to your problems that you can put into a meaningful starting action plan for T.H.E. P.A.C.T. A minimum of 4 Roundtables are scheduled. NOTE: Completing the 1 hour introductory session is a prerequisite to participating in the Roundtables. |
Private Hosting Interactive & On-the-Spot Problem Solving |
2 hour sessions NOTE: Available in an online format. Contact Phyl |
| T.H.E. P.A.C.T. Power Tools for Clicker: 1-Day Computer Lab | A hands-on computer lab using a specially designed template collection developed for T.H.E. P.A.C.T. for Clicker from Crick software. You will receive step-by-step instruction on how to use 330 language-based, scaffolded templates in the collection for interactive, computer-based instruction for learners of any age in Learn About, Read About, Write About and Talk about module activities for T.H.E. P.A.C.T. Learn how to use a remote access app to send these activities to your mobile technologies for use with an iPad or Android tablet. | Public or Private Hosting Hands-On Computer Lab & Demonstration |
6 hour session 8:30 am – 3:30 pm NOTE: Available in an online format across a series of web classes. Contact Phyl |
| Materials in Minutes for Structured Teaching: The Power of Power Point & T.H.E. P.A.C.T. | In this hands-on lab, receive step-by-step instruction on how to utilize no-cost and practical teaching activities using Power Point with T.H.E. P.A.C.T. Learn how to systemize countless free instructional downloads for adapting curriculum using the 4-step, language-based structured teaching framework of T.H.E. P.A.C.T. Gain knowledge on how to quickly turn your Power Points into vocabulary flashcards, materials for various language-based games, portable pocket dictionaries & thesauruses, onscreen talking glossaries, concept maps & diagrams, talking storyboards, book summaries, knowledge books, modified worksheets, adapted writing activities, mini-oral presentations, recordable timelines, and more. Walk away with a Resource CD containing step-by-step instruction sheets - along with a multitude of "getting started" samples - that you can begin using immediately to build comprehension and improve expression when teaching any content using T.H.E. P.A.C.T. | Public or Private Hosting Hands-On Computer Lab & Demonstration |
6 hour session 8:30 am – 3:30 pm NOTE: Available in an online format across a series of web classes. Contact Phyl |
| Increasing Social Inclusion Using T.H.E. P.A.C.T.: Creative Lessons and Innovative AT Solutions for the Structured Teaching of Social Communication | Specific to improving social language behaviors, this intensive course will teach you how to build a learner's understanding and expression of the essential social communication skills to improve social behaviors and rapport-building, regardless of the specific social language content being taught, using T.H.E. P.A.C.T. Learn the key components of teaching conversation skills along with increasing your knowledge of the critical developmental stages of discourse when explicitly teaching social interaction. Walk away with (1) T.H.E. P.A.C.T. Talk About Communication Intent Inventory to get important baseline information and track your learner's scaffolded communication intents; (2) T.H.E. P.A.C.T. Talk About Conversational Analysis Profile to pinpoint your learner's discourse level to assist you in identifying appropriate goals and objectives for improving conversation skills; (3) creative lesson plans for social language instructional activities, which are tied to a sample list of I.E.P. objectives; (4) a resource library of easy-to-replicate AT supports for social language games, literacy-based social supports, comic strips, social mapping tools, social language graphs and worksheets, turn-taking supports, social fact sheets, and more - using inexpensive low-tech solutions, free Web 2.0 tools, apps, and computer-based interactive instructional activities; and (5) a FREE Social Communication Course CD containing numerous resources and ready-to-print templates to boost your instruction to the essential next level. Emphasis in this course will be placed on the importance of how using this consistent and practical framework solution will increase social inclusion for a learner with any disability. | Public or Private Hosting Lecture & Demonstration |
6 hour session 8:30 am – 3:30 pm NOTE: Available in an online format across a series of web classes. Contact Phyl |
| A Quick Start Guide to Using Boardmaker Studio with T.H.E. P.A.C.T. | This hands-on computer lab will help you draw a line from this software solution to T.H.E. P.A.C.T. framework. It is designed for both beginner and intermediate users of Boardmaker Studio from DynaVox Mayer-Johnson. You will receive (1) step-by-step instruction on how to tie a set of templates to each module of T.H.E. P.A.C.T.; (2) a Quick Start Guide authored by Phyl and Yuichi Tamano from DynaVox Mayer-Johnson outlining learning objectives and template solutions for Learn About, Read About, Write About, and Talk About modules of the framework; and (3) a FREE Resource CD containing a sample unit using Boardmaker Studio. Build your programming and implementation skills for diverse populations of learners using this software solution tied to T.H.E. P.A.C.T. | Private Hosting Hands-On Computer Lab |
3 hour or 6 hour session Contact Phyl |
| The Power of Clicker | This hands-on computer lab is for beginner and intermediate users for Clicker from Crick Software. You will receive skill-based training to expand your knowledge of the operation of the software tool along with practical application of scaffolded language-based activities related to popular software features. | Private Hosting Hands-On Computer Lab |
3 hour or 6 hour session Contact Phyl |
| Quick & Easy Materials Using Boardmaker Plus | This hands-on computer lab is for beginner and intermediate users of Boardmaker Plus from DynaVox Mayer-Johnson. You will receive customized instruction on how to use specific strategies in this software tool to reduce your programming time and create activities using time-efficient templates. | Private Hosting Hands-On Computer Lab |
3 hour or 6 hour session Contact Phyl |
| IntelliTools Classroom Suite: Next Steps | This hands-on computer lab is for beginner and intermediate users of IntelliTools Classroom Suite 4.0 from IntelliTools. You will receive skill-based training to learn the basic operation of the software tool along with scaffolded language-based application for a variety of instructional content areas. | Private Hosting Hands-On Computer Lab |
3 hour or 6 hour session Contact Phyl |
| Visual Supports: A Practical Balance of Low Tech & High Tech Supports | In this session, you will learn the importance of the various design features of visual supports as it relates to a learner's visual processing, language levels, and motor learning. Numerous visual supports in the areas of instruction, independence, and social communication will be demonstrated and reviewed in detail. Emphasis is placed on using a practical amount of visual supports to foster meaningful integration into a learner's day. | Public or Private Hosting Lecture & Demonstration |
2 hour session NOTE: Available in an online format. Contact Phyl |
| An Overview of Assistive Technology | This session gives you the understanding you need when considering options of assistive technology in the areas of communication, learning, computer access, reading, and writing. | Private Hosting Lecture & Demonstration |
2.5 hour session NOTE: Available in an online format. Contact Phyl |
Phyl, you have taken your many years of experience and put it into a comprehensive program that can be used from a very basic level to a high level. T.H.E. P.A.C.T. can be implemented from low tech to high tech and can be adapted to ALL levels of cognitive ability. The training was EXCELLENT and it makes sense! - Written by an occupational therapist
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As I said yesterday, you are a fantastic presenter and what a privilege the Springfield team feels we have that we are able to work with you on a monthly basis. You have a gift. You are so good at making each person 'on the train' feel valuable. Everyone got a compliment and recognition from you yesterday at some point in the training. We all left, parents and providers, with high self-esteem and confidence and renewed energy for the work that lay ahead. I'm so proud to know you and call you my friend as well as my colleague. - Written by a speech-language pathologist