Lori Geist, PhD, is a speech-language pathologist and research assistant professor at the Center for Literacy and Disability Studies in the Department of Allied Health Sciences at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill. Prior to joining the research faculty at UNC, Lori worked in direct service, consultation, and product development, with her efforts concentrated on intervention approaches that target communication, language and literacy outcomes for individuals with complex communication needs. She is currently the project director for Project Core.
Learning Opportunities
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WEBINAR: Classroom-based Communication Instruction: Project Core Overview and Year 2 Insights (CCN)
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Lori GeistSession Details
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| January 24, 2018 | 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Location
Virtual
Grade Levels
AllThe session will report on Project Core, a multi-year effort aimed at developing an implementation program for teaching students with significant disabilities to use symbolic language using a core vocabulary approach to augmentative and alternative communication. The program’s Universal Core vocabulary and evidence-based teaching practices are integrated into common instructional routines and daily activities that occur in the classroom. The program has been implemented and evaluated in more than 25 classrooms to date.
In this webinar, we will review the current set of free professional development modules, planning resources and tools, and present data reflecting teacher and student outcomes from year 2 of the project. The project is funded through a Stepping Up Technology Implementation grant from the US Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs.
Target Audience
Teachers, SLPs, Para-educators and teams who serve children and youth with complex communication needs. Additional team members including OTs, Administrators, Assistive Technology Staff and Parents of students who have communication systems are encouraged to attend.