Looking to expand your student’s participation as an active learner in the classroom? Discover how to help AAC students use the language of learning so they can more fully engage in classroom discussions and projects. Harness the power of Tier 1 and Tier 2 vocabulary to build understanding and use of word knowledge. Identify vocabulary to broaden your AAC learner’s language skills through discussion, case study, and group activities.

You’ll learn to select, find, and focus on important words in your favorite PRC-Saltillo vocabularies. Leave with knowledge and access to online resources for your next steps in the classroom! SLPs, SLPAs, Educators, Paraprofessionals, and anyone supporting AAC learners in third grade and up.

Devices are not required for this training.

Learner Outcomes: 

1. Identify at least 5 key words or phrases that learners need to understand and use in order to actively participate in classroom discussions, projects, and writing activities.
2. Discuss how Tier 1 and Tier 2 words can support students in distinguishing shades of meaning between closely related words.
3. Analyze current student vocabulary data to determine words to target across the academic environment.

Agenda:

5 minutes – Introduction

15 minutes – The language of the classroom

20 minutes – Identifying vocabulary to teach in the classroom

15 minutes – Creating explicit language instruction and analyzing student data

5 minutes - Summary and questions

Please note the following details regarding this course:

• You must register for and attend this course using your own AAC Learning Journey account.
• ASHA CEU and certificate eligibility require complete live attendance. Partial credit is not given.
• For those wanting ASHA CEUs or certificate for hours:

-Participate in polls/quizzes throughout the presentation, if applicable.

-Complete our PRC-Saltillo ASHA Certificate Form

-The PRC-Saltillo ASHA/Certificate Form will not be accepted after the course ends.

• Certificates will be available to all participants with verified attendance within a 2-week processing period.
• We get better with your feedback, please be sure to complete our post-course survey.
• If you need accommodations for special needs, please contact seminars@prc-saltillo.com at least 10 days prior to the start of your course. We will review your request and respond as soon as possible.

If this is an online training:

• Please check that your Zoom software is up to date prior to the course start time.
• Pop-up blockers can prevent the join button from working properly. Disable any pop-up blockers or allow an exception for AAC Learning Journey.
• Chrome, Firefox, or Edge are the recommended browsers.

 Instructor bio and disclosures

Session Dates:

• Online with Samantha Strong
  September 5, 2025 : 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT