Roots of Inclusion is a Washington State Clock Hours Provider
Professional Development Opportunities
September 15, 2023 | ONLINE ACCESS
Title:
"This Is Not About Me" Movie viewing and Panel Discussion Webinar
2 Clock Hours will be provided upon completion of materials
Description:
What is it like to be autistic and non-speaking in a world that has already made up its mind about you? "This Is Not About Me" tells the story of Jordyn Zimmerman. Jordyn dreamt of becoming a teacher. She started out eager to learn at school, but she was soon separated from the other children. Unable to communicate, teachers thought she was also unable to understand or learn. Year after year, her behavior worsened. She was restrained and placed in seclusion. Jordyn found herself caught in a system that turned her life into a living nightmare. Finally, at the age of 18, with the help of educators who see her differently, she manages to turn her fate and flourish.
Watch the movie (57 minutes) and the recorded panel discussion with Jordyn Zimmerman, Grant Blasko, and Cynthia Blasko (56 minutes).
Watch the movie (57 minutes) and the recorded panel discussion with Jordyn Zimmerman, Grant Blasko, and Cynthia Blasko (56 minutes).
Learning Outcomes:
This training will help you to:
● Strengthen your understanding of AAC and how to support students who do not rely on speech alone to communicate.
● Identify resources available to support students who do not rely on speech alone to communicate.
● Identify steps you can take to ensure more students with speech-related disabilities gain access to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) in your school and community.
Core Concepts:
● Understand AAC - why early access is key and busting myths about AAC
● Examine how we make assumptions about students who do not rely upon speech alone to communicate and how our system responds.
● Identify resources for Educators, Administrators, Families, and Caregivers
● Strengthen your understanding of AAC and how to support students who do not rely on speech alone to communicate.
● Identify resources available to support students who do not rely on speech alone to communicate.
● Identify steps you can take to ensure more students with speech-related disabilities gain access to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) in your school and community.
Core Concepts:
● Understand AAC - why early access is key and busting myths about AAC
● Examine how we make assumptions about students who do not rely upon speech alone to communicate and how our system responds.
● Identify resources for Educators, Administrators, Families, and Caregivers
Complete form below to register.
Questions?
We are happy to answer any questions that you may have about this Professional Development opportunity. Please contact Jennifer Karls at [email protected]