What is the AAC Early Intervention Endorsement Program?Severe shortages of qualified speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and special educators exist in the area of early intervention and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). The Collaborative AAC Services in Early Intervention Settings project is designed to prepare AAC professionals to support young children with severe communication needs in inclusive settings. San Francisco State University Faculty in the Department of Special Education and Communicative Disorders Program received a five-year grant from the US Department of Education/Office of Special Education to train professionals in AAC with young children. Students and professionals in speech-language pathology, early childhood special education, and physical and health impairments are encouraged to apply. The project is also planned in collaboration with the Bridge School, as trainees will have the opportunity to participate in Building Bridges Camp for one week in the summer.
Department of Special Education and Communicative Disorders Program
San Francisco State University
1600 Holloway Avenue
San Francisco, California 94132
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Special Education Programs
Grant #H325A040109
Funded 2004-2009
Bridge School
Contact:
Gloria Soto, Ph.D., Project Director
gsoto@sfsu.edu
Nancy Robinson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Co-Director
nancyr@sfsu.edu
Marci Hanson, Ph.D., Co-Director
mjhanson@sfsu.edu