This course was offered live on May 7th, 2020. In this course I discussed three keys to teaching students how to be authentic communicators: (1) using a silent prompt hierarchy that is specific to AAC, (2) providing tons of aided language input and (3) data collection. Throughout, I emphasize the joy that authentic communication brings, and the language science that can help us get there. The recorded version and slides are available to you below. Staff, to receive credit for this course please complete attendance (for those who attended live) or complete the google form below (for those watching the recording only). 

Google Meet Recording: 

Copy of Slides: 

For CVUSD Staff - Downloads: 

Go to drive.google.com, click "Shared Drives", then explore the whole Assistive Technology Shared Drive, which includes the prompt hierarchy, core vocabulary list and full immersion kits for modeling, and the new data collection sheet. 

Related pages on this site:

• AAC Services Page

• Introductory information: Essentials of AAC and Next Steps for AAC, plus AAC FAQs

• Where to find the words for high tech devices: Proloquo2go Training, TouchChat Training, and LAMP Words for Life Training

• Low Tech & Mid Tech Devices Training

• For specific team members: AAC for Families, AAC for Behaviorists 

Google Form to Receive Credit (for Staff watching recorded version only):

Reminder - make sure to sign in to your CVUSD email to view and submit the form!