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Orientation sessions for schools If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, do not hesitate to call us. Here's how we can be reached: Educational Outreach Director: Kristen Reed phone: 805-722-5761 e-mail: kreed@rfbd.org Orientation sessions for schoolsInterested in learning more about RFB&D's services? Call and schedule a free orientation session. If you simply want a brief overview of our services, we will come out to your school and give a short but comprehensive presentation that is sure to answer most of your questions concerning our various membership programs. For more information, please contact Educational Outreach Director Kristen Reed, phone 805-722-5761, e-mail kreed@rfbd.org. Teacher training for schoolsTeacher training is vital to a successful audio book program and is a free benefit with your RFB&D membership. We highly encourage scheduling at least one teacher training session each year of membership with us for your new teachers or teacher's aides. Refresher training sessions are also available for returning teachers. The training covers the basics of audio book ordering and use of our playback devices. To schedule a teacher training session contact Educational Outreach Director Kristen Reed, phone 805-722-5761, e-mail kreed@rfbd.org.Student trainingRFB&D's educational outreach offers free student training to ensure that pupils successfully use our audio books. Student training can be conducted one-on-one or in small groups, and is especially helpful for older students who want to use audio books more independently.Along with instruction on the actual use of audio book playback devices, we will give students helpful hints on active listening strategies. To schedule a student training, contact Educational Outreach Director Kristen Reed, phone 805-722-5761, e-mail kreed@rfbd.org. Technical support for 4-track tape playersThe outreach department is always available for ongoing technical support for your analog playback equipment. If you are having a problem with one of your playback devices check our troubleshooting section of this website, or contact us.
PTA meetingsThe Santa Barbara unit is always available to speak to parent groups at schools. If your school would like to learn more about RFB&D's outreach programs and the benefits it provides students with print disabilities, contact Educational Outreach Director Kristen Reed, phone 805-722-5761, e-mail kreed@rfbd.org.Learning Through Listening WebsiteRFB&D's teacher resource website, Learning Through Listening (www.learningthroughlistening.org) contains lesson plans, graphic organizers, listening activities, and video resources to assist teachers in the successful implementation of our Learning Through Listening Program. |
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