Literacy Programs

Emergent Literacy Programs

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Literacy and Complex Communication Needs: Developing Language

Website by Jane Farrall

Video (55mins) on emergent literacy for students with complex needs with an emphasis on writing. Great exposure to more detailed look at the topic from a very knowledgeable source.

Emergent Literacy Video

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Comprehensive Literacy for ALL

Website by Jane Farrall

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Comprehensive Literacy for All: Literacy Intervention for ALL our Diverse Students title. An image of a school shape with a book icon in it shows the title A Comprehensive DietBuilding Literacy and Language. The pink top half of this section is above a maroon bottom half with two yellow boxes of text in the bottom section. AAC and Literacy title and Daily Emergent Interventions and Daily Conventional Interventions are titles of the yellow boxes which also include a list of 4 to 6 short phrases.

Comprehensive Literacy for All

Website by Jane Farrall

Each area of emergent literacy is addressed in detail, with pages with details and resources by a well-known leader in the AAC/literacy world.

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Comprehensive Emergent Literacy Instruction

E Sheldon

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Literacy for All: In conversation with Dr. Caroline Musselwhite

by Engaging All Learners

Dr Caroline Musselwhite supports teacher practice in the area of literacy for students with significant support needs. The 11 video clips are all under 3 minutes and each one focuses on a very specific practice related to literacy instruction.

Good Literacy Instruction for All Students

Explore and Understand Text

Symbols and Learning to Read

Word Wall

Repetition and Variety

Building Background Knowledge

Reinforcement AND Informative Feedback

Teaching and Testing Questions

Attributing Meaning

Engaging Older Students

Underestimating Potential

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Accessible Literacy – Emergent Literacy Resources for the AAC-SLP

by PrAACticalAAC.org

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The blog title is at the top followed by four short paragraphs of text with some words showing hyperlinks. Near the end the subtitle Emergent vs Conventional Literacy is in bold and followed by a short paragraph.

Integrating Comprehensive Literacy Instruction

by AssistiveWare

This is a nice balance of a bigger picture of literacy with some important details about what should be part of a comprehensive literacy instruction. They outline the primary elements of both emergent and conventional literacy. The post also emphasizes the role of AAC in the literacy program, so educators can see how instruction can benefit all areas.

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Project Core Professional Development

by Center for Literacy and Disability Studies, Department of Health Sciences, UNC-Chapel Hill

The Project Core focuses on a flexible set of Universal Core vocabulary. The site includes learning modules and materials that show how evidence-based instructional methods are used to teach students to use Core Vocabulary for communication.

The learning modules are free and include documents and videos on specific topics related to core vocabulary instruction. The modules range from 6 to 22 minutes in length and can be completed as a group with a facilitator or individually.

  • Professional Development Modules link
  • Professional Development Modules handout
  • About Project Core link
  • Link to Teaching Supports and Implementation Resources: link
  • Universal Core options link

Professional Development Webpage