Description
Course Description:
This workshop will introduce four pillars of implementation (education, access, communication, and social/emotional development) for supporting individuals with special needs. Using case studies, participants will explore specific strategies for supporting success in each of the pillars within the therapy room or classroom. Practical resources will be demonstrated and shared. 5 Contact Hours*
Learning Objectives: Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Define complex communication and learning.
- List 4 implementation pillars for meeting the needs of students with special needs.
- Describe 3 resources for support learning, access, communication, and social/emotional development.
Agenda:
- Welcome and Introductions
- Pillars of Implementation
- Case Study #1: Strengths, Needs, Solutions
- Case Study #2, Strengths, Needs, Solutions
- Lunch on your Own
- Boardmaker Online for Communication and Learning
- Boardmaker in the Therapy Setting
- Next Steps
- Q & A
Training type
Implementation Workshop
Open seats
43
Presenter
Amber Dollar
Amber Dollar M.Ed, is a seasoned educator and administrator with over twenty years experience in public education. Prior to joining Tobii Dynavox, Amber served in the public schools in numerous roles including teacher, special education coordinator, transition specialist, AT supervisor, and curriculum writer. Now Amber is a Learning Program Manager on the Learning Services team. In this role, she develops and facilitates virtual and on-site learning and creates implementation resources for families and professionals. She also presents at local, national, and international conferences about educational and AAC topics. Amber's contact information is amber.dollar@tobiidynavox.com
Canada
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