This course has just finished for the 2024-2025 academic year.
At this time we anticipate having another course for the 2025-2026 academic year, if there is enough interest. More details on next year's course are available below. Registration is NOW OPEN!
Are you new to working with learners with significant support needs?
Are you trying to implement literacy strategies as an educator or parent all on your own?
Are you a related services provider who wants to support the learners you see in the area of literacy?
Based on the book by Drs. Erickson and Koppenhaver and incorporating many other resources and supports we will journey together through the content, theory, & practice.
This academic year long learning opportunity includes:
10 monthly modules (about 10 hours total) which cover all the areas of comprehensive literacy.
10 virtual zoom meetings for teaching, instruction, and sharing/discussion (about 10 hours total)
Note taking guides for each chapter/topic
Action Planning Guides for each module
Individual Case Meetings for Problem Solving (up to 2)
.....And so many other resources
A minimum of 35 hours of continuing Ed/CMH/CEUs with certificates, agenda, and attestations as needed by districts/organizations for points and credits for PD
Opportunity for Credit Hours towards salary advancement through University of the Pacific
For California SLPs, we are an approved continuing education provider and your CEUs for this course will be sure to count towards your license renewal. This includes up to 10 live hours based on attendance.
Gain an understanding of emergent literacy principles, and explore the instructional models and conditions necessary for successful literacy learning.
Apply specific instructional strategies for both emergent and conventional literacy, including techniques for shared and independent reading and writing, as well as developing alphabetic and phonological awareness, reading comprehension, self-directed reading, writing, and word identification skills.
Explore the role of assistive technology (AT) in literacy instruction for complex learners; as well as how to plan, organize, and deliver instruction that incorporates AT, ensuring it supports meaningful literacy goals.
What if I cannot attend a live virtual session?
All sessions are recorded and will be posted for all registered participants.
Is there a group discount?
Yes! If you have a group interested in joining together to participate of at least five people, please contact me via email and we will complete registration, including the volume discount.
Do you accept Purchase Orders?
Yes, email info@atotcc.com and we can process registration in this manner.
When does this begin?
Orientation will occur in August, with the first synchronous session in September. The exact day and time will be agreed upon by registered participants but will be in the afternoon (after work) or early evenings.
What is your accommodations policy?
All handouts will be provided in an accessible format, with all images alt texted. The asynchronous materials are housed within Canvas, which has a variety of accommodations and Universal Design for Learning tools built in. All discussion questions will have multiple means for replying and participating. All live sessions will have the captions enabled. If you have specific accommodation needs, please reach out via email to elisa@atotcc.com and we will be happy to assist you.
NEW Is it possible to pay the full cost on a payment plan?
Yes this option is possible, to break the cost into 4 payments due throughout the year. To sign up this way please email email me, Elisa Wern, at elisa@atotcc.com.
NEW What is the process if I want graduate college credit?
You will indicate this on your registration form. More information will then be sent to you prior to the course beginning. This form will be sent to you after you complete payment. If you are paying as a group or on a payment plan, simply email Elisa Wern (elisa@atotcc.com) and the registration form will be sent to you.
NEW What do I do if my district/organization requires approval of professional learning for credits/points, etc.?
As every organization is different, it is impossible to create everything that might be needed BEFORE the course registration begins. You will indicate this need on your registration form and we will work with you to make the materials (usually a syllabus of some sort, learning objectives, schedule, and a certificate upon completion) available to you. Upon completion of the final module of the course, you will indicate which certificates are requested and if any other information is needed.
What if my question isn't answered here?
Don't hesitate to reach out by email to me, Elisa Wern, at elisa@atotcc.com with any other questions you have.
If you need to have a printed version of a flyer with all this information to share with others or your organization administration, you can get that here!
Early Registration price is $299.99 and will go up on July 15th to regular fee of $329.99.
Upon completion of payment, the full registration form will be emailed to the email that is indicated on the payment processing. You will have the opportunity in the registration form to indicate that you have a different preferred email for Course Access.
Please complete this form bit.ly/ylcl4aregistration
Upon completion of this registration form, you will receive further information for group discounts, payment plans, or payment via PO for an organization.