Council For Exceptional Children 2025 Annual Conference

Enhancing Functional ELA Success: Embedding Communication Instruction Opportunities into Daily Classroom Routines
&
Unlocking Student Potential: IEP Development for Functional ELA Success in Special Needs Students

presented by Stephanie Ekis, M.S. CCC-SLP
& Vicki Clarke, M.S. CCC-SLP

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Ever changing with an extensive collection of materials, programs, resources, trainings and more, the DTA School Website is a place your teachers can go to learn how to build a communication classroom with over 30 resource training pages, complete with downloadable materials, rubrics, and the communication supports they need.

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Why DTA?

Every student deserves the chance to communicate.

DTA Schools goes beyond traditional speech therapy and special education—we become part of your district’s team. With a focus on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and specialized education services, we provide contract-based speech therapy, evaluations, classroom support, and expert consulting tailored to your district’s needs.

Our membership-based resource platform, national telepractice options, and hands-on training empower educators, therapists, and students with the tools to overcome communication challenges. Whether helping teachers implement AAC strategies, assisting students with customized communication devices, or providing direct therapy, we ensure every learner—non-speaking or struggling with language—has access to meaningful communication support.

By partnering with DTA Schools, your district gains more than just services—you gain a dedicated team committed to building sustainable, effective communication and special education solutions. Let’s work together to ensure every student has a voice.

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AAC Mini Trainings

An AAC Training Program for Special Education Teachers & Therapists

Program Overview:

Embark on a comprehensive Augmentative and Alternative Communication training program designed to empower special education teachers and therapists in schools. Delivered one excursion at a time, this innovative program blends engaging live virtual training with supportive resources to ensure sustained progress.

Program Highlights:

Excursions (Modules): Each excursion focuses on a crucial aspect of AAC implementation, providing participants with clear strategies and practical techniques.
Monthly Checkpoint Trainings (30 minutes): Interactive virtual sessions, hosted by expert AAC trainers, guide participants through each excursion and facilitate collaboration.
Mid-Month Pitstop Emails: Two weeks after each checkpoint training, participants receive a "pitstop" email filled with resources, action items, and materials to reinforce the strategies discussed.

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