TELL ME, Too – Supporting AAC Users in Elementary and Middle School Through Language-Rich Routines and Literacy - 36022

TELL ME, Too builds on the trusted TELL ME framework to bring meaningful AAC instruction to elementary and middle school classrooms. Designed for students with limited communication who are beginning to use AAC, this program blends evidence-based practices from special education and speech-language pathology to infuse high-frequency core vocabulary throughout the day. Participants will learn how to use engaging picture books, such as Miss Nelson is Missing! and What Do You Do with a Problem?, to build language and literacy skills while exploring age-appropriate themes like inclusivity and resilience. Learn how to implement shared reading and writing lessons, build communication opportunities into daily activities like yoga, community service, and drama labs, and align instruction with ELA benchmarks and early literacy skills. This session is ideal for educators and SLPs seeking practical, structured strategies to make AAC a natural and effective part of everyday classroom life for older students. Participants will receive the TELL ME, Too 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 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
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 describe the foundational elements of the TELL ME, Too framework, apply evidence-based strategies for teaching high-frequency core vocabulary, design and implement language-rich classroom routines and activities.
Session 63606
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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