Powerful Tools to Grow Language/Adapt Curriculum(Etobicoke,ON)Private

Description

Join us in this workshop as we introduce ideas, curricula and materials that will not only meet the needs of each student but will also make your life easier. In the morning, participants will explore the four implementation pillars for supporting individuals with complex communication and learning needs: education, communication, access, and social/emotional learning, and learn about software solutions and resources available to promote student success.

In the afternoon, participants will explore the functional aspects of eye tracking technology and best practices for getting started. A variety of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) language tools for the emergent communicator who uses eye gaze access will be considered. In addition, communication partner strategies to support successful participation and interaction will be discussed.

Learning Objectives:

• Define complex communication and learning
• Describe three resources to support learning, access, communication, and social/emotional development in the classroom or therapy setting.
• Identify two AAC language options or communication page sets that can be used with eye tracking technology
• List four implementation pillars for supporting students with special needs.

This course is being offered for 5.5 CMH (Certification Maintenance Hours)

A certificate of attendance will be provided at the end of the session

Check-in begins at 8:30 am

Location:

Toronto District School Board

Burnhamthorpe C.I.

500 The East Mall

Room 116

Etobicoke, ON, M9B 2C4

Questions?Contact: Danielle Miller -danielle.miller@tobiidynavox.com 416-568-3342

Training type
Implementation Workshop

Open seats
-1

Presenter
Lisa Geary
Lisa M. Geary, M.S., CCC-SLP has over 25 years’ experience in speech-language therapy, teaching, and supervision. She previously served as Clinical Assistant Professor in a university setting where she taught clinical and didactic courses including the graduate augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) class. Lisa also worked for many years in the public school, private practice, and outpatient rehabilitation settings. Lisa is currently a member of the Tobii Dynavox Learning Team where she develops and conducts trainings for professionals and customers.