Resources

How to Install?

Install Read&Write for Google Chrome Extension and then Login with RRISD Google Account
You'll also need to install  Screenshot Reader Google Chrome Extension (Extension needed to read many types of inaccessible text such as images, some clickable links, and inaccessible PDF's)
Read&Write for iPad
Intro to Read&Write for Google Chrome Video
Feature Tour
Read&Write Key Tools for Specific Needs K-12
Read&Write Supports for English Language Learners
Interactive Tool Bar "ThingLink" (Google Doc Available Tools)
Read&Write for Google Chrome Learning Resources

What is Read&Write? 

• Text-to-Speech
  Read text aloud.

• Screenshot Reader
  Allows you to read many types of inaccessible text such as images, some clickable links, and inaccessible PDF's. Install Screenshot Reader Chrome Extension to support this feature. 

• Talk and Type (aka Speech-to-Text)

Type into Google Docs or Websites by dictating into a microphone.

• Check It (aka Spell Check)

Corrects spelling, grammar, confusable words and more.

Only available in Google Docs.

• Prediction (aka Word Prediction)

Supports anyone who struggles with writing with typing, spelling, grammar, and expressing themselves.

• Dictionary & Picture Dictionary (aka Content and Language Supports)

Define vocabulary and use images and symbols to help with understanding.

• Rewordify (aka Content and Language Supports)

Simplify the readability of onscreen text, without changing the meaning.

Only available on Web.

• Single Word Translator

Translate single words into over 90 different languages.

• Web Search

Explore a word or topic online.

• Simplify Page

De-clutter webpages and simplify text.

Only available on Web.

• Screen Masking

Tint your screen. You can customize the color, opacity and other options to your own personal preferences.

• PDF Annotation

Annotate on PDFs. Install OrbitNote to support this feature. Integrates with Google Classroom and Schoology. 

• Audio Maker

Convert text into an MP3.

• Collect Highlights

Use the Highlighters in Read&Write for research and to extract key information from documents and websites. Only available in Google Docs and Web.

• Vocabulary

Create a vocab list from individual words or terms. Only available in Google Docs and Web.

• Voice Notes

Create short audio recordings of your voice, and insert them into a document as a comment for others to listen to.

Only available in Google Docs and Google Slides.

• Practice Reading Aloud

Students can use this feature to practice independent reading and even send recording to their teacher for grading and feedback.

How to Install?

Install OrbitNote Chrome Extension and then Login with RRISD Google Account.
(Split and Merge, Insert Images, Digital Signatures, Insert Math not avaiable with our RRISD Ready&Write/OrbitNote subscription)

https://academy.texthelp.com/orbitnote/howtos/

What is OrbitNote?
PDF OCr 

PDF Annotation
PDF Text-to-Speech

PDF Screenshot Reader

PDF Dictionary & Picture Dictionary

PDF Single Word Translator

PDF Screen Masking

PDF Collect Highlights

PDF Vocabulary

Using OrbitNote (Classic) with Google Classroom

OrbitNote (Modern) with Google Classroom - Scribe How To Steps

OrbitNote (Modern) Training Guide - Pg 14 Google Classroom

Using OrbitNote with Schoology

Learning Ally is a national nonprofit founded in 1948, originally called Recording for the Blind, initially established to help blinded soldiers returning from World War II go to school and re-enter society.

Since then, the organization has expanded its mission to support people with a wide range of reading disabilities,

including blindness, visual impairment, dyslexia, and other learning differences.

Learning Ally provides an online library of 80,000 accessible audio textbooks and literature titles — the largest of its kind in the world.

Teacher Ally (teacher side) gives educators the power to assign books to a student’s personal bookshelf, track reading progress, and generate reports to share with parents online.

RRISD Learning Ally Teacher Account Request

Learning Ally 101: The Audiobook Solution Guide for Educators 

*RRISD auto create accounts for students so teacher will use s# and create student accounts as needed.

*Students can login to Learning Ally directly from LearningAlly.com or add the Learning Ally App in ClassLink (Or Learning Ally iOS App on iPad) -

Learning Ally Student Orientation (Password: audiobooks)

Teacher Bookshelf - How to Add Books

Learning Ally YouTube Videos

Learning Ally Resources Folder- Educators

Parent Resource Folder  - Parents can help the student add books to their shelves. Parents cannot assign or hide books, they'll need to reach out to their student's teacher to make those changes.

Learning Ally STAAR Aligned Features

Chromebook Accessibility  - Google Accessibility Playlist
Chromebook Reading Mode & Read Aloud

What is it?

• Dictation (Speech-to-Text)

• Zoom In/Out

• Adjust Mouse Cursor Size

• Select-to-Speak (Text-to-Speech)

• High-contrast Mode

RRISD Snap&Read Training Site 

What is Snap&Read?

• Text-to-Speech

• Dynamic Text Leveling
  (aka Content and Language Supports)

• Translation

• Study Tools

• Removes Distractions

• Color Overlay/ Reading Line Guides

• Picture Supported Dictionary
  (aka Content and Language Supports)

• Bibliographer

• Screenshot Reader

• Readability Analyzer

• Annotation w/ OrbitNote
  (Integrates with Schoology)

RRISD Co:Writer Training Site 

What is Co:Writer?

• Word prediction that is grammar smart

• Word prediction that is inventive spelling aware.

See the universal screener's guidance for accessibility and accommodations because each one allows different things.
Refer to the universal screener links on the 24-25 At A Glance Assessment Calendar for more details.
Whichever ones are agreed upon by the ARD, they're documented on the "district-wide assessment" screen in Frontline.