Speech Language Pathologists


AM Session: 9:15 - 11:45 a.m.

Workshop:
Systematizing Speech Language Evaluation and Delivery of Service Process


Look forward to a work session on developing criteria to determine appropriate level of services, direct or consult, clarify the role of the teacher in supporting students with speech services, AAC role, and answering questions such as ...What should be in the speech folders? When are the SEIS trackings due? What do I do when IEP meetings force me to miss sessions? How do I make up those sessions? Is there a specific protocol for terminating speech services?”





PM Session: 12:45 - 3:20 p.m.

Workshop:
Communication Partner Training and Techniques: Implementing AAC effectively


When AAC is effectively matched to an eager-to-communicate student, the resulting authentic language is a joy to behold. But the sad fact is that 80% of AAC devices and methods are abandoned within the first year. How can we prevent this from happening? We just can’t do it alone. We’ve all witnessed communication partners interacting with our AAC students in less-than-ideal ways: i.e. too much help, too little help, etc. AAC is a often a new communication system for communication partners. We need to provide communication partners with relevant, carefully selected techniques to support and develop AAC communication. This presentation will provide a systematic approach to teaching these critical skills to communication partners, such as:

  • Why AAC is often abandoned and how prevent this from happening to your students
  • What communication partner skills are critical for supporting AAC development
  • Who the crucial communication partners are to include into training
  • When to teach AAC communication skills, in the sequential order
  • How to effectively engage reluctant AAC users
Participants will receive training handouts ready to share with communication partners, families, and IEP Teams. You will also learn some crucial aspects of AAC implementation that are often overlooked.​ Let’s work toward AAC that is embraced by all!

This event is presented by:

Educational Services Division

SLUSD

Professional Learning Day

Date: March 31, 2017

Time: 7:50 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.

Leadership, teachers, and staff who have been provided with a device by SLUSD should bring their devices (laptop preferred).

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Arts Education Center

Address:2250 Bancroft Ave,
San Leandro, CA 94577
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SLHS's Korematsu Campus

Address:13701 Bancroft Ave,
San Leandro, CA 94578
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Barbara Lee Center for Health & Wellness

Address:2251 Bancroft Ave,
San Leandro, CA 94578
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