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Evidence of Impact on a Community of Learners

On Demand Webinar:
Evidence of Impact on a Community of Learners

Presented by: Lisa Erwin-Davidson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Previously held on
Jan. 12, 2023

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In this webinar, Lisa shared the evidence of impact drawn directly from her ongoing 5-year study of implementing Comprehensive Literacy Instruction, based on the work of Dr. Karen A. Erickson. Lisa’s research and data cover a range of special education classrooms (Grades 5-12).  Lisa:

  • Describedthe community under study, and the need expressed by the community
  • Described the collected data including direct observations, teacher-supplied assessments/progress, and SLP-supplied Communication Matrix Profiles
  • Shared student successes

Examples from Readtopia were shared.

This 60-minute webinar was  designed for Special Education Administrators and Teachers, SLPS, AAC Specialists. Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced. Attendees will receive lesson samples of Readtopia®, a Building Wings Certificate of Attendance, and speaker resources.

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About the Presenter

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Lisa Erwin-Davidson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Lisa Erwin-Davidson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP is a researcher, educator, SLP, and AAC Visionary. She is Assistant Professor in Communication Sciences & Disorders at  California State University-Fullerton. Her core beliefs about teaching include: (1) Teaching is critical, not only to my own scholarly activities, but central to future generations of speech-language pathologists. (2) Bridging research and practice is for the ultimate benefit of our clients/students/patients. (3) Through shared and respectful interactions, a truly civil society can prosper. This is realized through respectful discourse with peers and students at every level of inquiry and within an environment that fosters creativity and independent thought.

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Karen A. Erickson, Ph.D.​

Karen A. Erickson, Ph.D. is Director of the Center for Literacy and Disability Studies at University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill. Her focus is on understanding the best ways to assess and teach reading and writing to children with the most severe disabilities. As a special education teacher, Dr. Erickson has worked to support students with a range of disabilities in a variety of classroom settings, particularly students who do not use speech as their primary means of communication.

Website: https://www.med.unc.edu/ahs/clds

Author Profile: https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_Contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=110&Name=Karen+Erickson,Ph.D.​

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