Overcoming Communication and Language Barriers for Students with Disabilities

Page 1

Center for Disabilities Overcoming Communication and Language Barriers for Students with Disabilities Cost: FREE Communication barriers occur for everyone but can be especially problematic in the classroom. How can teachers identify and address communication and language barriers for students? What can teachers do to clarify language to increase student comprehension? The Center for Disabilities is offering a free, one-day training on communication types and variables, pitfalls for clear communication with students, and repair strategies and supports for getting everyone back on track. This training is open to special educators and related service providers. Remote and onsite technical assistance will also be provided for participants as needed for incorporating the skills and techniques within their classrooms and/or schools throughout the 2014-2015 school year.

Dates and Time

Location

Jan. 13 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Muenster University Center, Room 216 401 E. Cherry Street Vermillion, S.D. 57069 Presented by: Sara Hansen, MA, CED Â

To register, click on the registration form link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/G8FVNJ2. For more information or questions call (605) 357-1439 or (800) 658-3080. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in order to attend, please contact the Center for Disabilities at (800) 658-3080 one week prior. The development of these materials was supported in part by IDEA Part B Grant # 2015A-047 from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs through the South Dakota Department of Education, Special Education Programs. The views expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Education and should not be regarded as such.


Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.