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06/07/2022, Comprehensive Literacy For All Book Study week 1, Chapters 1 & 2. 

Date: 6/07/2022 Time: 12:00-1:00 Location: internet Type: Webinar

Description

This webinar will kick off our Comprehensive Literacy for All book study written by Karen Erickson and David Koppenhaver. Section 1 (Chapters 1 and 2) will outline the core understandings. We will discuss the importance of presumed competency and the need for us to operate from the fact that “All children can learn to Read and Write.” We will dive deeper into how to set up a successful environment for successful literacy learning. We will also consider the ten elements at work when students are successfully learning to read and write. SETC did not create this road map but we are excited to take this road trip with you! We will share more information soon.

Sessions:

Week 1:  6-7-2022

Week 2:  6-14-2022

Week 3:  6-21-2022

Week 4:  6-28-2022

Week 5:  7-5-2022

Week 6:  7-12-2022

Week 7:  7-19-2022

Week 8:  7-26-2022

Learning Objectives:

1.     Identify your beliefs around reading and writing for all learners

2.     Understand what is required to establish a literacy learning environment

3.     Commit to teaching before testing literacy concepts

Book Description:

Literacy improves lives–and with the right instruction and supports, all students can learn to read and write. That’s the core belief behind this teacher-friendly handbook, your practical guide to providing comprehensive, high-quality literacy instruction to students with significant disabilities. Drawing on decades of classroom experience, the authors present their own innovative model for teaching students with a wide range of significant disabilities to read and write print in grades preK-12 and beyond. Foundational teaching principles blend with concrete strategies, step-by-step guidance, and specific activities, making this book a complete blueprint for helping students acquire critical literacy skills they’ll use inside and outside the classroom.

Presenters

Brenda Del Monte, MA, SLP-CCC
Brenda Del Monte has been working as a therapist for over 18 years. Brenda received her undergraduate degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of Washington and her Masters in Speech-Language Pathology at Western Washington University. She has worked with children and adults with multiple disabilities since 2003. Brenda owns Technically Speaking, PLLC, a company that serves those who use AAC.  As an expert in AAC, Brenda contracts with Advanced Therapy Solutions to evaluate, train and treat those with multiple disabilities and complex medical conditions. 

Brenda serves as a practice scholar research mentor at Northern Arizona University’s OTD program. Brenda has taught courses for Central Washington University, Arizona State University Speech-Language Pathology SLP Master’s Program and Northern Arizona University Occupational Doctoral students.

Sarah Kinsella, MA CCC-SLP

Sarah Kinsella is a Speech-Language Pathologist with a passion for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and supporting students with complex communication needs. She holds a Master’s degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences and has worked in the public school setting for 11 years. She also served as the district Assistive Technology Specialist for 7 years, working with multidisciplinary teams and families to support students with a variety of Assistive Technology and AAC needs. She is passionate about her field and thankful for the students with whom she works as they help her learn and grow along the way.

Kristin Leslie, ATP, MAT, OTR/L

Kristin Leslie is an occupational therapist and an assistive technology professional who is currently in the role of director at the Special Education Technology Center (SETC).  She has worked in special education in Washington state public schools for 23 years. Her leadership role at SETC includes providing guidance to administrators, families, and school teams on assistive technology tools and best practices to remove barriers to student learning.

Contact

Email Sue Wright at the SETC office

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/165361

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