Module 1: Project Core Overview
An overview of the multi-year, iterative development project to create the Project Core implementation model for teachers and classroom staff.
Module 2: Universal Core Vocabulary
Introduction to the Universal Core vocabulary, available formats for free download, and examples of the flexibility offered for teaching and learning across natural contexts.
Module 3: Beginning Communicators
Introduction to the many ways beginning communicators express themselves, and strategies for identifying and honoring all early forms, while making connections to symbols.
Module 4: Aided Language Input
Overview of how to use aided language input strategies to show students what is possible and encourage their use use of graphic symbols.
Module 5: Supporting Individual Access to the Universal Core
Review of access considerations for students with a range of physical, sensory and cognitive needs, and available tools for identifying suitable Universal Core formats for each student.
Module 6: Teaching Communication During Daily Routines and Activities
Overview and examples of how to incorporate the Universal Core vocabulary throughout the school day during common daily routines.
Module 7: Teaching Communication During Academic Instruction
Overview and examples of how to support interaction and teach communication during common academic routines across the day.
Module 8: Shared Reading
Overview and case examples of strategies for embedding communication instruction into shared reading lessons.
Module 9: Predictable Chart Writing
Overview and case examples of strategies for embedding communication instruction into predictable chart writing lessons.
Module 10: Alphabet Knowledge and Phonological Awareness
Overview and case examples of strategies for embedding communication instruction into alphabet knowledge and phonological awareness lessons.
Module 11: Independent Reading
Overview and case examples of strategies for embedding communication instruction into independent reading lessons.
Module 12: Independent Writing
Overview and case examples of strategies for embedding communication instruction into independent writing lessons.