By the time students begin school they should have appropriate language and speech skills that will enable them to communicate their thoughts and ideas, understand information and engage within a range of social contexts. For some students they may continue to require support to develop their communication skills as...
Language and literacy skills have a reciprocal relationship. They are both essential for accessing the curriculum and supporting students with difficulties in these areas can play a pivotal role in helping these students achieve their potential. Key learning objectives Attendees will expect to investigate: Components of language Components of...
Early Childhood Educator Series: SALDA’s Education Support Services team is hosting a professional development series for Early Childhood Educators! Our first event will be: Reducing Barriers to Understanding Classroom Directions Over the course of the evening our speech language pathologist and psychologist will present information on supporting...
The Universal Design for Learning aims to remove barriers for students who experience difficulties in the classroom, providing equal opportunity to learn and succeed for all. The use of advancing technologies supports students to engage and demonstrate their knowledge within their classroom setting whilst continuing to develop their independence....
Throughout the school day, students spend roughly 25% of their day in transitions. Transitions can be complex as they require students to adjust to new expectations and surroundings, follow complex instructions, navigate the school environment, organise their belongings and adapt and cope with change. This webinar will focus on...
Vocabulary is the understanding and use of words. Having a strong vocabulary bank is essential for students to access the curriculum. Vocabulary is important for making connections and following instructions in the classroom. It is also a foundational skill for future success in literacy. This webinar aims to discuss...
Reading comprehension is an essential classroom and life skill that allows students to access curriculum content and learn new vocabulary, as well as fostering imagination. In order to comprehend written information, students require a solid foundation in oral language comprehension, as well as the skills of word recognition and...
Emotional regulation is the ability to monitor and manage one’s emotions and thoughts in ways that have positive outcomes. Dysregulation can impair cognitive processes like working memory and can disrupt learning activities or negatively impact peer relationships. Supporting students’ regulation can therefore positively influence social and academic success. ...
