Star Reporter FAQs
- Why was the Star Reporter program developed?
- Does Star Reporter work for elementary & secondary
students?
- What are the benefits of incorporating the Star Reporter
program into my school/district?
- What results will I see with the Star Reporter program?
- How much time or training is involved to get the program
started?
- What kind of support does AbleNet provide?
Why was the Star Reporter program developed?
Special educators and staff are being asked to accomplish more with less funding,
less time and less support. The
Star Reporter program empowers educators
to meet these rising expectations through a unique system of visioning, assistive
technology training, teaching in-context lessons, support, and assessment.
Does Star Reporter work for elementary & secondary students?
YES! The
Star Reporter program is designed to fit seamlessly into your
present curriculum. With the Elementary or Secondary versions you will provide
a multi-year of daily theme-based lessons. The
Star Reporter program
is aligned with national standards and allows for teachers to link daily activities
to the student's IEP plan.
What are the benefits of incorporating the Star Reporter program into my
school/district?
Benefits of the program include:
- Increased school interactions for staff and students
- Increased daily opportunities to actively practice skills in a wide range
of functional activities
- Increased confidence utilizing technology to learn, communicate and participate
through
in-context activities
- Engaged students, energized teachers and satisfied parents
- Builds school community
What results will I see with the Star Reporter
program?
You will see improved staff morale, more interactions among students and staff,
and educational progress and accountability as it relates to the mandates of
IDEA & NCLB. Students are able to have meaningful engagement with general
education activities/lessons. Student IEP goals and objectives are easily accomplished
through
Star Reporter lessons/activities.
How much time or training is involved to get the program
started?
Using the step-by-step training materials and video provided, the training
can be completed in 3-5 hours. Training for the rest of the staff takes only
2 hours. The secret of the program is the on-going practice of "good teaching"
and the use of assistive technology as it is built in to each lesson.
Note: The training materials are flexible enough for you to design your
own schedule if desired.
What kind of support does AbleNet provide?
AbleNet provides on-going support via telephone, email, and the Internet. Some
schools choose to have a regular phone check-in, others prefer to get support
on an as needed basis. AbleNet prefers to provide a high level of support to
ensure that you get the best results.