Do we know any Maryland educators or families doing work with supporting learners who have communication access needs? This upcoming virtual session may be of interest!
Inclusive & Accessible Education Specialist, Founder at Reach Every Voice, Co-Founder of Communication for Education
I'm thrilled to be a part of the Maryland State Department of Education's initiative to focus on communicative competency and work to make education more accessible and equitable for all learners, especially those who have communication access needs. Later this month, I'll be presenting for the Access, Equity, Progress (AEP) virtual webinar, Proficiency is Not a Prerequisite: Removing Roadblocks and Ensuring Access for Nonspeaking Learners. Although this session is targeted to Local Directors of Special Education and other nonpublic supervisory positions, it is open to interested outside parties as well. I hope some of my Maryland-based families and educators will consider joining or viewing the recording, which will eventually be posted on YouTube. This virtual session will be held on October 24, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The virtual meeting space will be opened at 12:45 p.m. and the session will begin promptly at 1:00 p.m. The purpose of this session is to provide a deep dive into what communicative competence is and how to provide a robust system of communication support for students with complex support needs, a continued initiative of the Division of Early Intervention and Special Education Services. Advance registration is required: https://lnkd.in/eSup8P2b #CommunicationAccess #InclusiveEducation ?