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Structured literacy professional learning and development for teachers and speech-language therapists supporting children with complex communication and learning needs

Tracks

60-minute presentations

Friday, June 26, 2026

1:30 PM - 1:40 PM

Arena 1A, Ground Floor

Overview

Assoc Professor Sally Clendon and Gail Gillon

Details

⏫ Peer-led dialogue
⏲️ 1:30–2:30 pm
⌛ 60-minutes
📚 Assumed knowledge of attendees: Foundational (new/casual familiarity with the topic e.g. treated a single case)

Presenter

Assoc Professor Sally Clendon

Massey University And University Of Canterbury

Structured literacy professional learning and development for teachers and speech-language therapists supporting children with complex communication and learning needs

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Sally Clendon, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Speech and Language Therapy programme in the Institute of Education at Massey University. She also holds an Adjunct Associate Professor position in the Child Well-being and Research Institute at the University of Canterbury and is part of the research team for the Better Start Literacy Approach (BSLA). Sally is currently co-leading the implementation of BSLA in New Zealand's specialist schools. Sally has expertise in supporting communication and literacy learning for children with complex learning support needs including those who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).

Session chair

Alison Smith

Queensland Curriculum And Assessment Authority

Student volunteer(s)

Lauren Hawkins

Isabella Newton

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