Inclusive Speech and Language Therapy in Early Childhood Settings

Presenters: 

Michelle Ogorek Statewide Early Childhood Coordinator Inclusion and Child Outcomes

Andrea Bertone, Educational Consultant for Speech/Language and Related Services DPI

Workshop Description:

Do you find it difficult to prioritize inclusive services for students on your caseload? Would you like to provide more inclusive services for your youngest students but need ideas and strategies that you can use to increase therapy in the Least Restrictive Environment? If so, this workshop is for you.

We will explore several strategies that can increase your provision of service in regular education environments:

• Considering student needs in determining a variety of service delivery options
• Designing and delivering inclusive therapy
• Utilizing strategies for collaboration with classroom teams
• Developing IEPs that lead to more inclusive services.

The focus of the day will be providing more inclusive therapy in Early Childhood settings. Participants will also be given opportunities to collaborate with other colleagues regarding how to best implement an integrated speech and language therapy approach into their own program.

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