Special Education Services
Plano Independent School District

 

AAC Chatterbugs

Gulledge Elementary
Plano ISD
Plano, TX

This is our first year with an AAC classroom and we are anticipating great student progress.

We are offering a specialized classroom environment that allows AAC students to become proficient in communication, literacy, mathematics and social skills. These skills will build an academic foundation that will provide them the opportunity to succeed as lifelong learners.

Below are pictures of the room at the beginning of the school year. Assistive Technology trained campus staff, assisted in curriculum development, and provided equipment/materials.

 

School and home communication plays an important role. A variety of materials are used to encourage parent - staff communication.

Organization of an AAC parent group provides time for the PISD staff to support and train parents. The parent group formed an AAC student group that meets monthly to participate activities that encourage communication.

PAL (Peer Assistance Leadership) students from Robinson Middle School provide babysitting for the parents in the AAC classroom during parent meetings.

The team approach is a vital strategy for a successful classroom.

Left to right: (pic 1) Erica Liston, OTR and Sara;
(pic 2) Julia Brooks, LPT and Zach

One of our general education Kindergarten students, Grant, drew this picture in his book entitled "Look At Me Now".

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Staff, Students, Materials

 

 

 

Plano Independent School District
Department of Special Education Services
2700 W. 15th Street
Plano, Texas 75075-7543
469-752-8240