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Students with complex access needs, including autism, traumatic brain injury, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy, deserve quality English instruction.  However, with varying ability levels, levels of support, and individual goals, it can be challenging to provide effective teaching.

This training provides strategies and activities to help teachers guide students from pre-emergent to early conventional levels of reading adapted from the pillars outlined by the National Reading Panel.

Areas covered include: 

• Phonemic Awareness & Phonics 
• Concepts of Print 
• Fluency 
• Vocabulary
• Comprehension
• Writing                                                                                          

Participants will witness real classroom examples through video demonstrations and hands-on practice of multiple activities during the session. You'll leave the training with a personalized plan of specific strategies to implement in your classroom, tailored to your students' unique needs. 

This training will equip you with the necessary tools to implement adapted literacy instruction strategies with appropriate differentiation to help your students achieve their literacy goals.

Self Assessment: Instructional Strategies