Apologies for late notice – I sent this on 14^th June but it seems to have got lost in the ether!

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From: LYNN FLETCHER [mailto:LYNN.FLETCHER@...]
Sent: 14 June 2006 15:14
Subject: AAC: Practicalities of effective inclusion - meeting 10th July2.30

 

 

AAC: Practicalities of Effective Inclusion in Education

·         To promote the successful inclusion of pupils with very severe communication difficulties, in all educational settings, including mainstream and special schools, through the development of supportive communication environments.

·         To support educationalists and therapists in developing "Total communication Environments"

·          to identify areas of common interest and develop a plan for 2006-7

·       Identify expertise within group

·       Understanding what a "Total Communication Environment" involves

·       Roles & responsibilities

·       Developing a team approach

·       Training requirements

·       Developing augmentative and alternative communication policies in school

·       Developing operational systems within schools regarding systematic language teaching

·       Developing strategies to promote communication e.g. PECS, symbolisation

·       Supporting pupils using communication aids

·       Developing and sharing resources

·       Developing common systems within school, LA, and north of England