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Beyond the Button: Bridging Communication & Academics for Students with Complex Needs

Move beyond the "I want"—it’s time to hear what they know. This immersive, half-day workshop serves as the hands-on extension of the TEA course: Connecting Communication and Instruction for Students with Complex Access Needs.This session transforms theory into "Monday-ready" reality by empowering educators to move past basic requesting and into core academic instruction. You won’t just watch; you’ll dive into interactive lab stations to program and pilot devices like the Big Talk Triple Play, Talkable 3, and 7-Level Communication Builder. By rotating through subject-specific labs, you will master low-to-mid-tech tools and implement evidence-based strategies that allow students with significant cognitive disabilities to demonstrate true learning. Leave with the tools and confidence to ensure every student-regardless of verbal ability-has a functional, meaningful voice in your classroom.

Important Session Information:

Registration ends at 12:00 PM on Monday, July 20, 2026

Session ID:
632118

Credits Available:
(3) CPE
(3) Contact Hours

In Person Seats Filled:
15 / 25

Fee:
$0.00

Contact Person:
Whitney Creekmore

Instructor(s):
Crista Mitchel, Malina Roux, Whitney Creekmore

Date	Time	Location

7/20/2026	9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Conf Rm C

Venue Type:
In Person

2811 Laforce Boulevard Midland,TX 79706