Date: 01/23/2025 Time: 1:00-2:00 Location: internet Type: Webinar
Description
The purpose of this session is introducing four tools for planning comprehensive literacy instruction. The first tool guides educators to consider key aspects of instruction, such as reading for a purpose and predictable chart writing, while planning for an entire unit or week. The second tool enables educators to consider individual student modifications when planning to implement these literacy activities with specific students. The third tool provides ample examples of comprehensive literacy concepts and concrete applications of these ideas. Lastly, the fourth tool is a library of books and related materials that have already been adapted to support comprehensive literacy instruction. While these tools were created with teams in mind, they can be used by individuals. Join us to learn how to leverage these tools in your practice.
Learning Objectives
- Participants will learn how to utilize available resources (planning charts, templates) to implement comprehensive literacy instruction on a collaborative team.
- Participants will explore examples of concepts that are central to comprehensive literacy instruction, and additional examples of those concepts in action (applied).
Presenters
Amy Connolly, OTR/L, ATP
Amy is an OT and Assistive Technology Specialist for the Bellingham Public Schools in Bellingham, Washington. She provides collaborative consultations and professional development across the state with the Special Education Technology Center. Beyond the school setting, Amy is a volunteer with Empower Spinal Cord Injury, Inc., where she contributes to a second chance at rehab for individuals with spinal cord injury.
Sara Ayars, MS, CCC-SLP
Sara is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Assistive Technology Specialist with the Special Education Technology Center, and an adjunct professor at Western Washington University. With over 18 years of experience in public education, she specializes in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and supporting the communication needs of students ages 3 to 21 across diverse educational settings. Sara partners closely with educators, offering coaching and guidance to ensure comprehensive support for students with high support needs. She is deeply committed to fostering inclusion, promoting accessibility, and creating meaningful learning experiences for all students.
Contact
Email Sue Wright at the SETC office
YouTube Link
Clock hours for this webinar and others in this series are available from ESD105 for a small fee. The following Professional Development Enroller link provides more information about clock hours: https://www.pdenroller.org/cwu/catalog/179956