Weaving Comprehensive Literacy into the Instructional Foundation for Students with Complex Needs

Presenter(s)

Event Details

Topic:

instruction, literacy & inclusion

Format:

lecture

Subject Level:

intermediate

Age Span:

kindergarten - grade 6

Target Audience:

AT specialist
autism specialist
educator
occupational therapist
special educator
speech language pathologist

Professional Development Credits

IACET CEUs:

0.01

ACVREP CEs:

1

Presentation Length: 1 hour

Location:

Edina

Description:

This presentation outlines a strategic framework for effective staff training and the implementation of educational tools. It emphasizes the importance of developing comprehensive training materials and assessments for personnel, ensuring that staff are well-equipped to support student learning outcomes. A detailed case study will be utilized to illustrate the practical application of these tools in a real-world setting, identifying potential barriers to successful implementation. The discussion will culminate in a focus on actionable next steps, providing a pathway for ongoing development and enhancement of training initiatives. This approach aims to foster a collaborative environment that ultimately benefits both staff and students.

Learning Outcomes:

As a result of this activity, participants will be able to:

• As a result of this activity participants will be able to describe at least 2 tools for staff training and rollout for literacy instruction for students with complex needs.

• As a result of this activity participants will be able to describe at least 2 instructional strategies to support emergent literacy learners as described in a Case Study of a student/s comprehensive literacy journey.

• As a result of this activity participants will be able to list at least 2 barriers related to comprehensive literacy instruction for students and staff and develop next steps for training initiatives.

Disclosures:

Employed with Cherry Creek Schools and Rocky Mountain Speech Therapy Private Practice.