Using Visual Supports with Special Needs Children in Early Settings
Date Jun 4, 2024 | Time 6:00pm - 8:00pm
This highly practical workshop is designed to empower educators with the knowledge and tools to enhance the learning experience for special needs children in early years settings. In this workshop, we will explore the profound impact of visual supports on building authentic connections to others and on learning. Workshop Topics include:
1.Understanding the Significance of Visual Supports:
Discover why visual supports are essential in the educational journey of special needs children. We'll delve into the cognitive, communicative, and behavioral benefits they offer.
2. Building Accessibility and Innovation:
Learn how visual supports can create an inclusive and innovative learning environment.
3. Identifying the Right Visual Supports:
Gain insight into a variety of visual supports, from visual schedules to social stories. Understand how each support can be tailored to individual requirements.
4. Considerations for Creating Visual Supports:
We will discuss the best practices for designing visual supports, considering factors such as age, developmental level, and specific needs of the children.
5. Implementation in the Classroom:
Practical guidance on integrating visual supports seamlessly into your teaching routine. Discover methods to encourage connection, accessibility, and inclusivity among all children in your care.
Location: Online
Cost: CCRR Member $15.00, Non-Member $20.00
- Training certificates will be issued via email within 5 business days of the workshop attended. To receive a certificate, you must arrive on time, participate, stay for the entire session and have video on. If you have not received your certificate after 5 business days, please call us. If you require a copy of your certificate after 30 days of the workshop you will incur a 10-dollar charge.
- Late arrivals of more than 15 minutes will not be admitted to workshops.
- Children - Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate children during a workshop. Please make alternate arrangements.
- Registration - Prepayment is required for all workshops. Credit card payment can be taken over the phone.
- Methods of payment - Visa or MasterCard or Debit
- Workshop cancellations (regular workshops) - Registrants can cancel up until two full business days prior to the scheduled workshop date. Cancellations received before the deadline will be given a workshop credit (not a refund) to be used towards future workshops at Abbotsford CCRR. Workshop credits are valid for one year from the date of the cancelled workshop. Due to unforeseen circumstances, workshops may be subject to change or cancellation, in this case we would issue a refund.
- Course cancellations (First Aid and Responsible Adult) - Registrants must cancel one week (5 business days) prior to the course/class start date in order to receive a refund. The original receipt must be provided at the time of refund.