Literacy for All: Teaching Reading and Writing to Students with Significant Disabilities and Complex Communication Needs (AAC)

This graduate course is designed for speech-language pathologists, special educators, and other school-based professionals who support students with significant disabilities and complex communication needs, including those who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). The course provides an in-depth exploration of foundational literacy skills, emergent reading and writing, and evidence-based strategies to foster literacy development across diverse learners. Participants will engage with current research and practical methodologies to design and implement accessible, individualized literacy instruction tailored to meet the unique strengths and needs of each student. Emphasis is placed on collaborative, multidisciplinary approaches within educational and therapeutic settings to promote meaningful literacy outcomes for all students. This course is essential for professionals committed to advancing literacy instruction for students with significant disabilities.

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Course Number: ED 501-5420

 

**Textbook purchased separately and is available here