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Learning Without Limits: A Guided Overview of Readtopia, ReadtopiaGo & NewsCurrents
Learn from curriculum experts about comprehensive literacy instruction that fosters positive outcomes in a live demo of Readtopia, ReadtopiaGo, and NewsCurrents.
Presented By: Cindy Brooks, Mike Iwinski, Karla Rachfal
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Finding a Voice and Using It: Integrating AAC and Comprehensive Literacy Instruction
Two special educators share ways to integrate AAC and comprehensive literacy instruction to help K-12 learners build language, reading, and writing skills.
Presented By: Beth Waite-Lafever, CCC-SLP, Maureen Donnelly, M.Ed
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ReadtopiaGO, Comprehensive Emergent Literacy, and the Science of Reading
Learn how ReadtopiaGO supports comprehensive emergent literacy using routines aligned to the Science of Reading and Science of Learning.
Presented By: Karen Erickson, PhD
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AAC Literacy Instruction: Boosting Access, Engagement and Independent Learning
Free webinar on AAC literacy instruction featuring research-based strategies and accessible technology to support reading, communication, and independence.
Presented By: Chris Gibbons, PhD, CCC-SLP, Maureen Donnelly, M.Ed.
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Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction in Action
Evidence-based literacy instruction advocates show how SoR and comprehensive literacy instruction are aligned.
Presented By: Trisha Johnson, Maureen Donnelly, M.Ed.
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Literacy Instruction with Science of Reading and Readtopia
How the science of reading and Readtopia align during comprehensive literacy instruction for students with significant disabilities.
Presented By: Karen Erickson, PhD
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Meaningful Administrative Walkthroughs A School Principal Shares Her Research-Aligned Strategy
A school principal shares a process for meaningful administrative walkthroughs that are research-aligned and elevate the provision of special education.
Presented By: Sarah Starr, M.Ed.
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Strategies for Providing Literacy Instruction to AAC Users
Special educator Kelly Fonner shares strategies for providing literacy instruction to AAC users during this free webinar.
Presented By: Kelly Fonner, M.S.
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How to Provide Literacy Instruction for Nonspeaking Students
Discover effective strategies and tools special education teachers use to provide literacy instruction for nonspeaking students with Readtopia.
Presented By: Brandi Wentland M.A., CCC-SLP, BCS-AAC
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Comprehensive Literacy Instruction: 7 Key Factors For Success
Hear 7 tips for successful comprehensive literacy instruction in special education, including how to optimize a learning environment during this free webinar.
Presented By: Jeanmarie Jacoby, M.Ed.
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Kick Off the School Year with Confidence: Implementing ReadtopiaGO
Watch this free webinar on how to kick off the school year running with ReadtopiaGO using strategies to help with lesson planning and classroom set up!
Presented By: Jennifer Penzenik M.Ed, LBS1
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Shakespeare for All: Building Literacy Connections with Every Learner
Shakespeare for All will take you on a live, engaging journey teaching you how to grow literacy using background knowledge of well known literature!
Presented By: Sarah Wakabayashi, M.S., CCC-SLP
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Extended School Year Elevated: High-Impact Literacy Instruction for Summer Learning
Join us for a dynamic webinar designed to equip you with the tools and strategies needed to enhance literacy instruction for your extended school year students!
Presented By: Kim Burke, M.Ed
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Beyond Belief: Building Teacher Buy-In for Comprehensive Literacy for All
School leaders building teacher buy-in for comprehensive literacy for all receive strategies for setting the bar high for literacy learning.
Presented By: Paige Buckingham, MS, CCC-SLP
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Low-Tech Strategies for Language and Literacy Success
Explore ways to use low-tech strategies to support language and literacy during shared reading, predictable chart writing, and more!
Presented By: Beth Poss, M.A., CCC/SLP Speech Language Pathologist, Lesson Pix
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Letter by Letter: AAC Adventures in Writing
A 45-minute webinar exploring high-tech and low-tech tools that can support AAC adventures in writing using all 26 letters in the alphabet.
Presented By: Paige Buckingham, MS, CCC-SLP
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Integrating Monarch Reader with Readtopia and ReadtopiaGO
Dr. Karen Erickson outlines how to use the free books in Monarch Reader with literacy instruction in Readtopia and ReadtopiaGO.
Presented By: Karen A. Erickson, Ph.D.
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AI in Special Education: How to Create your own Chatbot
Harness the power of AI in special education by creating your own chatbot. Learn how in this 30-minute webinar.
Presented By: Tiffanie Zaugg, PhD
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Paraprofessionals Supporting Reading Instruction
Hear how one school district provided training for paraprofessionals to support literacy instruction in this 30-minute webinar.
Presented By: Karen Starr, M.Ed
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Unlocking Comprehensive Literacy Instruction
An overview of comprehensive literacy instruction and strategies for student engagement presented by a special ed teacher and an SLP.
Presented By: Jan Pilling, M.Sc., RSLP, CCC-SLP:, Christy McDonald, B.A., B. Ed., OCT
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Evidence of Impact on a Community of Learners
Webinar Series – Gain insights from from a study on Comprehensive Literacy Instruction with learners with complex needs in grades 5-12.
Presented By: Lisa Erwin-Davidson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
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The IEP: Creating Clear and Effective Plans
A three-part IEP webinar series with Michael McCormick covering IEP creation,, meeting strategies, and implementation success factors.
Presented By: Michael McCormick, M.S., LBS
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Preparing for Extended School Year Programs
On-demand webinar with Kim Burke, M.Ed, who shares strategies for preparing for Extended School Year Programs (ESY).
Presented By: Kim Burke, M.Ed
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Comprehensive Literacy Curriculum that Drives Student Success
On-Demand webinar on essential considerations for selecting a literacy curriculum for learners with complex needs.
Presented By: Lauren Sheehan, M.Ed, ATP
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Quick Writing FUN – Supporting Conventional Learners
On-demand webinar on writing instruction with the full alphabet and quick writing fun with Dr. Caroline Musselwhite.
Presented By: Dr. Caroline Musselwhite
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Webinar: ReadtopiaGO – The Best Yes!
An on-demand webinar with two special educators who share the process they used to select an early childhood literacy curriculum.
Presented By: Kelly Key BA, MA, CAS, ATCAP, Anne McNamara, M.Ed.
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Webinar: A Backstage Pass with ReadtopiaGO Developers
An on-demand webinar with ReadtopiaGO developers to hear the strategy used to create this early-literacy curriculum.
Presented By: Maureen Donnelly, M.Ed., Allison Dennis, Ph.D.
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Encouraging Interaction with AAC Users During Shared Reading
Learn how Kelly Key’s unit school district (ages 3-22) uses the shared reading approach to encourage engagement, interaction, and communication with AAC users.
Presented By: Kelly Key, BA, MA, CAS, ATCAP
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You Got This: Supporting the Literacy Needs of Beginners at All Ages
Literacy experts Caroline Musselwhite and Maureen Donnelly provide examples of what emergent learners need to learn to read and write.
Presented By: Maureen Donnelly, M.Ed, Caroline Musselwhite Ed.D., CCC/SLP
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Karen A. Erickson, Ph.D.
Karen A. Erickson, Ph.D. is Director of the Center for Literacy and Disability Studies at University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill. Her focus is on understanding the best ways to assess and teach reading and writing to children with the most severe disabilities. As a special education teacher, Dr. Erickson has worked to support students with a range of disabilities in a variety of classroom settings, particularly students who do not use speech as their primary means of communication.
Website: https://www.med.unc.edu/ahs/clds
Author Profile: https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_Contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=110&Name=Karen+Erickson,Ph.D.
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