Boom Passport: STOP Creating – START Teaching

Presenter(s)

Event Details

Topic:

instruction, literacy & inclusion

Format:

demonstration

Subject Level:

intermediate

Age Span:

infant / toddler
preschool
kindergarten - grade 6
grades 7-12
adult

Target Audience:

autism specialist

educator
family member / caregiver

K-12 administration
occupational therapist
paraprofessional

special educator
speech language pathologist
teacher of the visually impaired
university professor / personnel
vision impairment specialist

Professional Development Credits

IACET CEUs:

.01 CEU

ACVREP CEs:

1 CE

Presentation Length: 1 hour

Location:

Atrium 3

Description:

In this session, participants will explore key challenges faced by special education teachers, including adapting content to diverse student needs, addressing accessibility gaps, and managing time constraints. We will examine social stigmas around the profession and highlight the lack of support in implementing complex IEPs and curricula. Using Boom Passport as an example, I will demonstrate how technology can offer scalable lesson adaptation, student data tracking, and professional development. We will discuss real-world issues like insufficient training, overextended work hours, and the misconception that special education teaching is less demanding. The session will conclude with strategies to overcome these barriers and enhance instructional effectiveness and how to implement Boom Passport into their daily routine.

Learning Outcomes:

As a result of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Describe at least 3 current educational hurdles that teachers have to address in their classrooms.

• Identify 3 benefits of utilizing Boom Passport in their classroom.

• Identify at least 3 types of access methods available in Boom Passport.

Disclosures:

salary from employment