Master Class Series

Master Class Series

Presented by an invited master AAC specialist, each Master Class covers a specific topic, AAC user population group, or current practices. This seminar allows for a full day to explore the topic, engage with the expert, and collaborate with other attendees.

Completing both of the Successful AAC Outcomes seminars will allow participants to join the Minspeak Learning Community (MLC). Members can register for Master Class seminars at a discounted rate.

  • Virtually hosted using the Zoom platform
  • Participants eligible for ASHA CEUs
  • Registration Fee: $129.00
  • Recording available for 7 days after event (CEUs require live participation)
Upcoming Master Classes:

Tips for Developing an Individual Education Plan for the Student using AAC
Tracy Kovach, PhD, CCC-SLP
Kym Heine, MS, CCC-SLP
Terre Hradnansky
Jenn Seiff
March 29, 2023, 10:00 – 5:30 PM EST

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How Minspeak Systems Support Language Development: from Theory to Practice
Tracy Kovach, PhD, CCC-SLP
Debbie Witkowski, MA, CCC-SLP
April 26, 2023, 10:00 – 5:30 PM EST

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Sustainable AAC Interventions and Supports for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Gail Van Tatenhove, PA, MS, CCC-SLP
May 10, 2023, 10:00 – 5:30 PM EST

 

Exploring the Cognitive Load and Motor Load of Teaching and Using an AAC System
Karen Kangas, OTR/L
May 24, 2023, 9:00 – 4:30 PM EST

 

Ongoing Assessment that Guides Intervention and Develops Communicative Competence
Tracy Kovach, PhD, CCC-SLP
June 14, 2023, 10:00 – 5:30 PM EST

 

Designing Scanning Systems: Better Decisions for Successful Outcomes
Karen Kangas, OTR/L
Michelle Bishop, ATP, MS-SPED
Tracy Kovach, PhD, CCC-SLP
Gail Van Tatenhove, PA, MS, CCC-SLP
July 26 & 27, 2023, 10:00 – 3:00 PM EST

 

Language and Literacy in AAC: Goal Setting, Planning and Intervention
Michele Boruta, M.Ed
September 20, 2023, 10:00 – 5:30 PM EST

 

Translanguaging Strategies to Support Home Language Maintenance and Development through AAC
Gloria Soto, PhD
September 27 & 28, 12:00 – 3:30 PM EST

 

Now You’re Talking: Learning the UNITY® Language System
Darlette Navrotski, MA, CCC-SLP
Debbie Witkowski, MA, CCC-SLP
October 11, 2023, 9:00 – 4:30 PM EST

 

Uniquely Challenging, Always Fun: AAC for Children with Complex Bodies
Amanda Soper, MS, CCC-SLP
October 25, 2023, 9:00 – 4:30 PM EST

 

AAC Language and Narrative Development through Storybook Reading
Tracy Kovach, PhD, CCC-SLP
November 8, 2023, 10:00 – 5:30 PM EST

 

Model as a MASTER PAL
Tabi Jones-Wohleber, MS, CCC-SLP
December 6, 2023, 9:00 – 4:30 PM EST

 

Additional Events by the Minspeak Academy:

Successful AAC Outcomes – A two-part series of full day seminars designed to provide foundational knowledge and supporting strategies to reach successful outcomes using AAC and Minspeak language representation systems.

Webinars – 90 minute webinars presented by experienced clinicians that feature specific topics in the field of AAC.