Teach Us Too

Poster with white and yellow backgrounds with CALL Scotland logo at the top. Right hand side has 3 images; from top to bottom photograph of Kirstin Barr AT and ASN Teacher, Kirsteen Steven AT and ASN Teacher and Paula Twigg, CALL Scotland Project Officer Left hand side title of webinar is Doorway Online on Tuesday 2nd December 2025 from 7pm to 7.30pm and for more info there is a QR code at the bottom with a short link: bit.ly/CallParentWebinars

There's still time to register for our parent/carer webinar next Tues evening: 2nd Dec 7pm. We'll explore accessible learning resources for supporting at home. Click on the link or scan the QR code to find out more and register to join live or to be sent the recording link.
bit.ly/CallParentWebinars

Thanks for the repost Signe

Anne and her dog Corrie are litter picking in memory of Jonathan 💙
Inspired by his book Eye Can Write and his belief that every child should have access to literacy, Anne is raising funds for @TeachUsToo through her daily #PawsOnPlastic walks.
https://ow.ly/2XPo50XktST

Happy Half Term! 🍂 We’re taking a short break from #MondayMotivation & #FridayFeature to pause & plan for next term.

What would you like to see more of — classroom ideas, stories, or resources? Your likes, shares & comments help us grow!

#TeachUsToo #LiteracyForAll

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𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: Cari Ebert’s “The Power of Robust AAC” reminds us that communication is more than requests. Every AAC user deserves a system rich enough to express it all.
🔗 Read the full post here: https://ow.ly/nbL550XglYs
#TeachUsToo #AAC #LiteracyForAll

𝗘𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻
🗓️ Early November
🎓 Dr Sharon Arnold | exploring research, reflection & practice.
🔗 Find out more: https://www.teachustoo.org.uk/evidence-informed-approaches-autumn-term-2025

Every learner deserves access to literacy and communication.
Join Ace Centre & Teach Us Too for Developing Access for Learners with Complex Needs — a course on AAC, literacy & communication.
📅 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗳 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 | Thursday 6th November
🔗 https://ow.ly/zWao50XgYwa

A great free resource from @callscotland.org.uk

NEW BLOG: 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹
It’s more than belief — it’s a call to teach differently. Give every learner access to literacy and let understanding emerge through opportunity.
🔗 Read here: https://www.teachustoo.org.uk/blog/5a5eqq4owphhiohyfawpnx1ft0ehtz
#PresumePotential #LiteracyWithoutLimits

Presuming competence isn’t blind optimism — it’s teaching with expectation, access & opportunity. When we look through the lens of 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 we see ability that might otherwise be missed.
#TeachUsToo #LiteracyForAll #InclusiveEducation

#𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲
This #AACAwarenessMonth we’re spotlighting CENMAC supporting communication for all through specialist tech, training & inclusion across UK schools.
🔗 https://cenmac.com/
#AACEverywhere #TeachUsToo #InclusiveEducation

Great resource for AAC in the classroom

As we anticipate welcoming everyone back for session 2 of #𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘀 we're reflecting on its growing impact — one course, many classrooms, countless lives changed.
#Inclusion #ComplexNeeds #LiteracyForAll #PMLD

Alternative Pencils are a great tool for early AAC writing

#𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 “Yes” & “No” are powerful first steps toward independent communication.
Visible cues like yes/no lanyards help non-speaking learners express choice, control & confidence.
🔗 https://ow.ly/Reha50XafEM
#TeachUsToo #AAC #LiteracyForAll

𝙁𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙁𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚: Tracey Campbell’s blog shares her daughter Leia’s powerful literacy journey — showing that with the right support, children with complex needs can and do learn to read & write.
👉 https://www.traceycampbellact.com/post/leia-s-literacy-journey
#LiteracyForAll #AAC

In our 5-week Technology to Support Communication course, we explore tools and strategies to support development of emergent communication skills for young people with complex communication support needs.
Starts Tues 28th October 4pm. Workshops will be recorded. Find out more: Bit.ly/course281025

Literacy Without Limits starts today!
Exploring literacy for learners with PMLD, complex needs & pre-formal pathways — because every learner can connect, communicate & engage.
Join the conversation with #LiteracyWithoutLimits
#InclusiveEducation #TeachUsToo

#𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Objects of reference & symbols are powerful, but don’t forget the text. Written words give vital exposure to print & show every learner their communication matters.
#TeachUsToo #LiteracyForAll #AAC