TELL ME: AAC in the Preschool Classroom – Supporting Core Vocabulary Through Shared Reading and Routines - 36021

Looking for effective, evidence-based strategies to support early language development in children who use AAC? This session introduces the TELL ME: AAC in the Preschool Classroom program—a structured, research-informed approach that empowers educators and speech-language pathologists to teach high-frequency core vocabulary in meaningful, engaging ways. Using beloved picture books like I Went Walking and No, David, the program integrates shared reading, shared writing, and daily classroom routines to create rich language-learning opportunities. Learn how TELL ME can be implemented across a range of AAC systems, how to involve families through take-home materials, and how to foster collaboration across preschool teams to support every communicator. Participants will receive the TELL ME: AAC in the Preschool Classroom materials. This session is aligned with the intervention component of the TEA-required self-assessment. 0.3 ASHA CEUs offered

Schedule & Location
12/3/2025 8:00 am - 11:30 am
ESC Region 11
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Audiences
Speech Therapists, Teacher - Special Education, Central Office Administrators, Directors, Paraprofessionals
Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to explain the core components and instructional framework of the TELL ME: AAC in the Preschool Classroom program, apply evidence-based strategies to integrate high-frequency core vocabulary instruction into preschool classrooms, and adapt the TELL ME framework for diverse AAC users and classroom contexts
Session 63605
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T-TESS 4.3

Registration Deadline 12/4/2025 12:00 am
Credit Type Professional Development
Duration 03:00
T-PESS

Presenter
Rene Zelt Attainment Co., Georgina Baba Attainment Co.


Laura Lewis

For assistance contact:

Laura Lewis
Speech Language Pathologist
LLewis@esc11.net

Daisy Sheardown

For assistance contact:

Daisy Sheardown
Special Education Technician
dsheardown@esc11.net
(817) 740-3606