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:  

• Boise- June 8, 2026 

• Idaho Falls- June 10, 2026 

• Coeur d’Alene – June 12, 2026 

Instructor Information: 

Jessi Rohrbacher 

Instructor Phone: 208-364-4682 

Instructor Email: jrohrbacher@uidaho.edu  

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 

Required Materials: 

Provided at the face-to-face training 

Course Requirements: 

1. Participation: Participants are required to attend the 1-day, AAC in the Preschool Classroom training in their selected location.  

2. Quizzes Students must earn an 80% score on each quiz to pass the course. Quizzes can be retaken until passed.  

3. Survey: Participants are required to complete a satisfaction survey at the end of the course. 

4. 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: 

• This is a Pass/Fail course. No incompletes will be given. Late work will not be accepted. 

• Participants must earn an 80% or better on the quiz to pass the course. Quiz can be retaken until passed.  

• Credit participants must earn an 80% (80/100) or better on the final written assignment to pass the course. 

• 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.