Bridges Professional Learning

Bridges Professional Learning

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"The combination of assistive & instructional technologies knowledge, classroom experience, and their genuine concern for the challenges that teachers face has always impressed me with the Bridges staff."

Kelly Fonner, Internationally recognized Assistive Technology consultant

You Have the Technology - Now What? 

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Build individual student and classroom success:

  • Knowledgeable, engaging Instructors
  • Collaborative
  • Accountability
  • Strategy-rich and differentiated
  • Many models and opportunities for practice
  • Comfortable, relaxed
  • Resources and materials in multiple formats

"This is a GREAT BIG thank you for yesterday. Each of our teachers was blown away by the training and incredibly enthusiastic about their next steps in supporting our students." 

educator, Toronto DSB

“Thank you for a wonderful day. Your were so very approachable and knew the program so well that the teachers felt at ease asking questions and delving right in.” 

Literacy Consultant Mi'kmaw        Kina'matnewey, Nova Scotia 

Expertise in Complex Instructional Needs 

Bridges is the unchallenged leader in Canada in working with individuals with complex physical access and cognitive challenges. Over two decades ago we began training in schools on the first speech output (SDPro), alternative access (Discover, Intellikeys), symbol (Boardmaker, Writing with Symbols) and curriculum adaptation (IntelliTalk, Clicker, Classroom Suite) software.

More recently, we pioneered the use of interactive white boards, such as SMART™ Boards, and eye gaze technology as an access and inclusion tool for students with profound challenges.

The team of Bridges Instructors is made up of professionals with diverse backgrounds, from occupational therapy, to special education, and speech language pathology. 

"[The Instructor] works great with both staff and students, trying to make sure that the technology she is teaching is accessible and relevant for all to use."

Teacher, Wellington Catholic

“Many thanks to you and your team.  You have had to work under some difficult parameters and your ongoing professionalism and expertise is always evident. “

SEA Coordinator for the Toronto Catholic District School Board

System Training

G Suite for Education
Microsoft Education 
Apple Training

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Student & Teacher Instruction  

SEA Implementation 
Tech Camps
Classroom Coaching

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   Online Courses and Training

Implementation resources
Online courses
Keys to Literacy

Courses Webinars

Blended Learning Curriculum Packages

Equals Math 
Readtopia

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Eye Gaze for Classroom Implementation

Classroom Coaching

Eye Gaze Days

Grid 3 Workshop 

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Blended Learning Software Packages

Clicker 
Kurzweil 3000 
Read&Write Toolbars

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Qualifications

The Bridges team is recognized nationally and internationally as experts in assistive and educational technology.  Some of the conferences we have presented at include International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE San Antonio, 2017), International Society for Augmentative Alternative Communication (ISAAC Conference Toronto 2016 and Barcelona 2010), Closing the Gap (Minneapolis 2011, 2008 and others), Assistive Technology Industry Association Conference (Orlando, 2010), California State University, Northridge (conference, San Diego 2012) as well as numerous conferences across Canada (ASET Ontario, Virtual School Society Conference B.C., TechItUp B.C., Alberta Teachers Conferences, Manitoba Teachers Conferences).

Instructors undergo intensive professional development with Bridges and regular in-services directly from tech developers building on professional experience in:

  • Universal Design for Learning   
  • Differentiated Instruction   
  • Augmentative Communication   
  • Adult Learning Styles   
  • Instructional Practice Using A T