Strategies and Considerations for AAC Implementation in Schools
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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
- Identify at least three elements of AAC implementation in schools related to ethics and evidence-based practices
- List at least two evidence-based AAC intervention approaches
- List at least two ways to integrate AAC interventions with school-based curriculum
- Describe the importance of implementation planning and communication partner collaboration and training
Starts July 1st, 2024 with a brief orientation period that begins June 26th, 2024
Work at your own pace with due dates each week
There are no live requirements for this course
This course will be offered for 2.6 ASHA CEUs / 26 professional development hours.
1 optional graduate credit is available through our partnership with Fitchburg State University. Grad credit is an additional $210 paid directly to Fitchburg State
This course is designed to meet most districts and employers requirements for moving up the pay-scale with graduate-level credit
Meet your instructors
Amy Wonkka
Amy has worked as a speech language pathologist in the Northeast and Midwest. Prior to becoming an SLP she worked for several years as a 1:1 paraprofessional and home service provider for individuals with complex communication needs. She has experience in home-based, public school, nonpublic school, and outpatient environments. Amy’s clinical interests include augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), autism and other related needs, typical language development, motor speech, phonology, data collection, collaboration, coaching, and communication partner training and support.
Amy Wonkka Financial Disclosures: Amy is employed by a public school district and is a co-founder of SLP Nerdcast.
Amy Wonkka Non-Financial Disclosures: Amy is a member of ASHA SIG 12 and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children.
Sarah Gregory
Sarah Gregory, M.S. CCC-SLP is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Assistive Technology consultant in the Ithaca City School District in Upstate New York. She specializes in Augmentative and Alternative Communication in a public school setting with a focus on inclusion. Sarah presents on these topics at national and statewide conferences. She shares tech tips for AAC and teletherapy on her YouTube channel and you can find her on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram @SarahGregorySLP.
Sarah Gregory Financial Disclosures: Sarah receives a salary from the Ithaca City School District, income from speaking honorariums and online courses. Sarah has received codes to trial therapy products/tools.
Sarah Gregory Non-financial Disclosures: Sarah is a member of ASHA and the corresponding SIG 12. She is also on the SIG 12 professional development committee
- A minimum enrollment of 10 students must be reached for this course to take place as scheduled. A determination will be made two weeks prior to the start date
- Closed captioning for all webinars is available. If you need additional course accommodation please email [email protected]
- Participants may be entitled to a refund depending on the date of withdrawal.
- This course is not meant to replace clinical advice