EDSPX505.LVBC - Little Voices, Big Communication: AAC in the Preschool Classroom
Course Description
Number of Credits: 1
Little Voices, Big Communication is a one-day workshop style training that will focus on AAC for early childhood (ages 3+) with an emphasis on learning AAC through play and emergent literacy activities.
Credit requires attending one of the following face-to-face statewide training locations:
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Boise- June 8, 2026
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Idaho Falls- June 10, 2026
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Coeur d’Alene – June 12, 2026
Instructor Information:
Jessi Rohrbacher
Instructor Phone: 208-364-4682
Instructor Email: jrohrbacher@uidaho.edu
Learning Objectives:
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Explain foundations of AAC in early childhood
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Demonstrate effective AAC modeling strategies across preschool routines and play
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Develop an implementation plan for integrating AAC into classroom routines
Required Materials:
Provided at the face-to-face training
Course Requirements:
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Participation: Participants are required to attend the 1-day, AAC in the Preschool Classroom training in their selected location.
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Quizzes Students must earn an 80% score on each quiz to pass the course. Quizzes can be retaken until passed.
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Survey: Participants are required to complete a satisfaction survey at the end of the course.
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Final assignment: (100 points) – Participants are required to complete and submit the Communication Activity Planning Assignment Form. Your final assignment will be submitted through the final assignment in Canvas.
Grading:
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This is a Pass/Fail course. No incompletes will be given. Late work will not be accepted.
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Participants must earn an 80% or better on the quiz to pass the course. Quiz can be retaken until passed.
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Credit participants must earn an 80% (80/100) or better on the final written assignment to pass the course.
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Participants must complete the online course satisfaction survey.
Learner Outcomes
Learning Objectives:
- Explain foundations of AAC in early childhood
- Demonstrate effective AAC modeling strategies across preschool routines and play
- Develop an implementation plan for integrating AAC into classroom routines.
Prerequisites
Speech-Language Pathologists and Special Education teachers who work with preschoolers.