Date: 3/21/2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT Location: Central Washington University, Ellensburg Price: $65 (includes materials to take home) | Make a Payment
Note: $15 discount for those attending both “The Art and Science of Access: When the Right Position Sparks Connection 3/20/26” and the “In Person Literacy Retreat: Designing Meaningful Literacy Instruction” ($175 total).
Description
ASHA CEUs pending approval.
Every student deserves literacy access. Join our 3-hour hands-on retreat based on Comprehensive Literacy for All. You’ll explore evidence-based strategies and practice using tools in a collaborative space. Gain the tools to provide inclusive instruction for learners with significant disabilities. Turn vision into action!
Objectives – What You’ll Experience:
- Set Measurable Goals: Define clear, achievable literacy goals for students at all developmental stages, from early communication to advanced language use.
- Hands-On Learning: Practice evidence-based strategies from Comprehensive Literacy for All and adapt them to real-world scenarios, ensuring your lessons are ready to meet the needs of every learner.
- Explore Innovative Tools: Get hands-on experience with the latest technologies to enhance student engagement and accelerate literacy growth.
- Collaborate and Problem-Solve: Work closely with peers to share ideas, troubleshoot challenges, and learn from one another’s expertise.
- Reflect and Refine: Examine your current practices in depth and develop actionable steps to strengthen your approach to literacy instruction for students with disabilities.
This retreat is perfect for educators looking to expand their skills, deepen their understanding, and leave with concrete materials to support students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and complex communication needs.
Let’s work together to ensure every student has the chance to read, write, and thrive. Join us for this immersive and inspiring learning experience!
Agenda:
9:00 – 9:30 | Introductions & framing CLFA (30 min)
9:30 – 10:00 | Demonstration and hands-on rotations (30 min)
10:00 – 10:15 | Book Collection & Giveaway (15 min)
10:15 – 10:30 | Q & A and vendor opportunity (15 min)
10:30 – 10:50 | Application to students & goal setting (video Jane Farrall & PVC) (20 min)
10:50 – 11:20 | Lesson Planning with PMT (30 min)
11:20 – 11:50 | Create your lessons (30 min)
11:50 – 12:00 | Wrap up and reflect (10 min)
Asynchronous learning for clock hours: Podcast and Reflection (1 hour, complete prior to event).
Presenters
Instructor Disclosure: Amy Connolly receives payment from the Special Education Technology Center (SETC), where she provides Technical Assistance. She is also employed as an Assistive Technology Specialist by the Bellingham Public Schools (BPS), a school district which may be featured in this presentation.
Instructor Disclosure: Sara Ayars is employed by and receives compensation from the Special Education Technology Center and Western Washington University; she has no relevant non-financial disclosures.
Instructor Disclosure: Sarah Kinsella is employed by and receives compensation from the Special Education Technology Center. She has no relevant non-financial disclosures.
Instructor Disclosure: Heidi Brislin is employed by and receives compensation from the Special Education Technology Center. She is also employed by Edmonds School District, a school district which may be featured in this presentation. She has no relevant non-financial disclosures.
Instructor Disclosure: Kristin Leslie is employed by and receives compensation from the Special Education Technology Center. She has no relevant non-financial disclosures.
Course Completion Requirements:
Completion requires learners to (1) attend the instructional presentation in full; (2) Complete final reflection/survey. Attendance will be monitored by sign in sheet.
Course requirements must be submitted no later than March 24th, 2026.
Asynchronous learning opportunity for clock hours: Those wishing to receive clock hours will be required to review a podcast and reflection (1 hour) prior to the event.
Policies:
For all of our policies including accommodations, refunds and complaints, please refer to the SETC Website Help Page.
Contact
Email Sue Wright at the SETC office
Clock hours for this event will be available for a small fee. The following Professional Development Enroller link provides more information about clock hours: pending