Connecting Communication and Instruction for Students with Complex Access Needs - 35378
This course explores considerations when developing and using communication aids, strategies for teaching communication skills, and ways to connect communication and instruction. This training, developed by the Texas Education Agency, aligns with Quality Indicator V: Social Communication on the Rubric of Effective Practices for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities and with Special Education Self-Assessment components 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, and 18.
Audiences
Charter School Personnel, Speech Therapists, Teacher - Special Education, Adaptive Physical Education Teachers, Classroom Management, Instructional Coaches/Support Specialists, Instructional Leaders, Instructional Materials, Instructional Technology Personnel, Paraprofessionals, Teacher - Bilingual Education Program, Teacher - Early Childhood/PreK/Kindergarten
Prerequisite/Special Notes
None
Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to identify and explain the relationship between communication, behavior, and instruction, including key considerations in developing communication systems and demonstrate effective strategies for teaching communication skills based on student response modes.
Session
62740
Fee
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Seats Left
46
T-TESS
2.3,2.4,2.5,3.1,3.3,4.3
Registration Deadline
9/11/2025
Credit Type
Continuing Professional Education
Duration
06:00
T-PESS
Presenter
Susan Key, M.A. ESC Region 11

For assistance contact:
Susan Key
Special Education Specialist
skey@esc11.net
(817) 740-7551

For assistance contact:
Dawn Isbell
Special Education Technician
disbell@esc11.net
Offered Again On
- 9/11/2025 8:30 am
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