Connecting Communication and Instruction: Texas SPED Support Training and Implementation Practice - 36634
This course explores multiple considerations when developing and using communication aids, implementing strategies for teaching communication skills, and identifying ways to connect communication and instruction. Participants will engage in assistive technology station rotations. 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.
Attendees will leave with tools and ideas for implementing the strategies discussed and have an option to sign up for follow-up coaching or implementation support.
Audiences
Charter School Personnel, Speech Therapists, Teacher - Special Education, Adaptive Physical Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches/Support Specialists, 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 ways to use effective strategies for teaching communication skills based on student response modes.
Session
64487
Fee
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Seats Left
4
T-TESS
2.3,2.4,2.5,3.1,4.3
Registration Deadline
7/29/2026
Credit Type
Continuing Professional Education
Duration
06:00
T-PESS
Presenter
Susan Key, M.A. ESC Region 11, Laura Lewis, M.S. CCC/SLP ESC Region 11
For assistance contact:
Susan Key
Special Education Specialist
skey@esc11.net
(817) 740-7551
For assistance contact:
Laura Lewis
Speech Language Pathologist
LLewis@esc11.net
Offered Again On
- 7/29/2026 8:30 am
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