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Overview

course-thumbnailTeaching individuals using AAC how to read and write is a unique challenge! Are you wondering how the science of reading aligns with comprehensive literacy instruction for your AAC users? As many school districts now follow the science of reading research for instruction, special educators, speech-language pathologists, and parents may feel unsure how to proceed. In this session, we’ll draw comparisons to comprehensive literacy and science of reading interventions, discuss research-based components of emergent and conventional literacy instruction, develop lesson plans that target these areas, and review numerous resources. You will gain new confidence in your understanding of how to implement research-based activities aligned with the science of reading using comprehension literacy approaches that incorporate learning into authentic daily opportunities. This literacy fusion will result in more reading and writing opportunities and increased skill development for your AAC users. Educators, paraprofessionals, speech-language pathologists, administrators and families who have a good foundational understanding of augmentative-alternative communication and are supporting literacy skills of AAC users will find this information valuable.


Learner Outcomes: 

Participants will be able to:

  • List the 5 key components identified by the National Reading Panel for effective reading instruction.
  • Describe the differences between emergent and conventional readers.
  • Apply five research-based interventions when developing literacy instruction for emergent AAC users.
  • Apply five research-based interventions when developing literacy instruction for conventional AAC users.


Agenda:

10 minutes - Introduction and Overview

10 minutes - Perspective: Background of literacy instruction in AAC

20 minutes - Science of Reading and Comprehensive Literacy for All

20 minutes - Emergent Literacy Interventions

20 minutes - Conventional Literacy Interventions

10 minutes - Summary, Resources, Questions


Please note the following details regarding this course:

  • You must register for this course using your own AACLJ account.
  • All attendees will have the opportunity to download a Certificate of Attendance/Completion, depending on the class.
  • ASHA CEU and certificate eligibility require complete live attendance.
  • Certificates will be available to participants with verified attendance within a 2-week processing period.


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Session Dates:

  • Online with Beth Waite-Lafever
    March 18, 2025 : 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm EST




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