9/23/26 Communication Partner Strategies: Descriptive Teaching, Core Vocabulary, Aided Language Modeling, and Shared Reading

Course Description/Meeting Summary:

SLPs, ESE teachers, gen ed teachers, Behavioral Specialist, Paraprofessionals, and other school staff will strengthen their ability to support students with complex communication and literacy needs.

• In-Service Points: 3
• Component Number: 2100027

Meeting Locations and Times:

Kaley ESE Center, Room 22 on September 23rd, 2026, 12:30PM - 3:30PM
1600 East Kaley Street, Orlando, FL 32806

Contact Information:

Allison.sefcik@ocps.net
cassandra.crudele@ocps.net
issy.rivera@ocps.net

Full Description/Meeting Details:

SLPs, ESE Teachers, Gen Ed Teachers, Behavior Specialists, Paraprofessionals, and other school staff will strengthen their ability to support students with complex communication and literacy needs. This professional learning opportunity will provide evidence-based strategies for integrating descriptive teaching and core vocabulary into daily instruction, while modeling language through AAC systems to foster expressive and receptive skills.  Participants will explore practical approaches to shared reading that enhance comprehension and engagement, creating inclusive learning environments where all students can thrive.