The Communication Mentors’ Course™
      Updated Schedule for 2011!!
        Course Information (Please see general information in the attached booklet.)  
This specific Course is set to take place at Arcadia University, Glenside, PA (suburban Philadelphia area) but will also be available for attendance in a fully online format as well as a blended hybrid attendance version to increase the access for many!   Those attending the Traditional Course must attend in person all classes. Those attending the Online Course must be available to join in via a web-based interactive link from 1 – 3 pm (Eastern Time) during each class.  Additional class material & participation will be available online for participation for these attendees with a requirement that all class work is completed within a specified timeframe.  Those attending Hybrid Course must attend classes 1, 2, & 8 in person & otherwise fulfill the Online Course attendance (listed above) for all other classes.

Participation in this Course involves personal and organizational commitment for growth and change, including potential life and role changes for all involved!  Registration is via an application process for the applicant as well as any involved supporting organizations.  Course fee is $1,000. per participant (unless a part of an established collaboration where fees may be offset).  For more information, please contact Rosa McAllister at 610-935-6627, rosam@networksfortraining.org, or visit www.networksfortraining.org or www.communicationmentors.org.


Classes are typically held from 9:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Our “home base” for classes will be
Arcadia University, Landman Library, University Gallery, 450 S. Easton Rd., Glenside, PA
Each class will feature various guest presenters, 
including people who communicate in many styles / modes.
SESSION # / Date
SESSION TITLE

Class 1
May 2, 2011

Starting at the Beginnings...
of Us, Our Course & Our Work, & AAC/AT!

Class 2
May 3, 2011

Choice & Control:
The Real Deal in Helping People to Find a Voice!

Class 3
June 2, 2011


Seeing Many Possibilities:
Systems / Modes of AAC/AT, Positioning, Accommodations, 
Devices, Materials, & How to Decide What for Whom!

Class 4
July14, 2011


Steps Along the Way: Helping a Person & Their Supporters Get Started, Build Skills, Create Goals, Document Their Journey, 
& Build Portfolios of Success!

Class 5
Sept.13 & 14, 2011

Demystifying Autism!
(William Stillman)

Class 6
Oct. 12, 2011

Building Support for Communication Development!
(Martha Leary)

Class 7
Nov. 10, 2011


Finding Independence:
Pushing Others to Strive for Independence in Communication, 
in Work / Home / Social Areas, & Away From Our Support!

Class 8
Dec. 8, 2011
Moving On:
Being a Mentor, Training Strategies, Professional Standards,
Helping to Build Ongoing Change!

Continuing education credits are available for Social Work, 
Developmental Disabilities Nursing.
Networks for Training and Development, Inc.
with support from Arcadia University