Supporting students with complex communication needs

Course learning objectives

• Learn about Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) & aided language acquisition
• Learn about how to support students’ autonomous communication
• Learn strategies/adjustments/supports for students with CCN to enable active participation, learning & social connection at school
• Collaborate with others to share ideas
• Know where to access and use a suite of resources & supports

Course requirements

• Complete the pre- and post-course evaluations
• Engage with the online course content (approximately 1-2 hours per week)
• Collaborate with others and reflect on your learning
• Apply learning via case studies embedded in the course
• Consolidate knowledge with one x 1 hour face-to-face/virtual session

Audience

• Teachers
• Education Support Staff
• School Leaders
• Health, Wellbeing and Inclusion Workforce

Time commitment

• 5 weeks (course duration)
• 12 hours of professional learning
  (contributes towards VIT registration requirements)

Where

Self-paced online learning and 1 face-to-face or virtual conferenced session supported by a facilitator.

Cost

Fully subsidised

Intake dates and apply