Language & Communication Development

Each module in the Professional Development Alternatives for Exceptional Student Educators Program has been developed to provide the user with the most current information available. The activities and assignments have been designed with the adult learner in mind and are based on the following Florida's Exceptional Student Education Competencies, established July, 2002

Knowledge of language development and communication skills

• Identify the sequence of expressive and receptive language development and the components of language structure.
  
• Identify communication deficits and select appropriate interventions.
  
• Select strategies for integrating communication instruction into educational settings.
  
• Select appropriate assistive technology and alternative communication systems to facilitate communication.