AAC Growth Series: Expanding Knowledge, Strengthening Practice - Virtual, Begins 12/5/2025

AAC Growth Series: Expanding Knowledge, Strengthening Practice

Dates & Times via Zoom:

• 12/5/25 - 8:00 am-12:00 pm PST
• 12/12/25 - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm PST

Description: This two-day series offers an in-depth exploration of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) topics designed for professionals who are ready to move beyond the basics. Created for those who have previously completed an AAC assessment, the series focuses on expanding knowledge, strengthening skills for supporting individuals with complex communication needs, and building confidence in practice.

Over the course of two virtual sessions (4 hours each) and a minor outside-of-class assignment, participants will explore:

• Triennial Evaluation Best Practices for AAC
• Cultural Considerations with AAC
• Bilingual AAC Assessments and Applications
• Switches and Considering More Than One
• Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) and AAC
• IEP Challenges and AAC Trends: Partnering on Complex Cases with High-Profile Perspectives

Audience: This series is ideal for AT/AAC specialists, speech-language pathologists, special educators, and related service providers seeking to deepen their AAC expertise and implement new strategies within their teams and with students.

Please note: This course does NOT include instruction on how to conduct an AAC assessment. If you require knowledge of how to conduct AAC assessments, please visit our website and look at the AAC Assessment & Implementation course.

Fee:$700 per person

• Participants may earn 1 PDU credit (10 hours) through the University of Massachusetts Global at an additional cost.
• Participants will earn a certificate upon completion.

Refund Policy: No refunds are given. If you cannot attend, you may participate in the next calendared series or replace the participant.