This session will engage the participants to understand and learn their asking style. Where every level need the understanding of the importance of fundraising and introduce the exploring post and exploring club workforce development program of 6th-12th grade.
Scout Executive/CEO, Mobile Area Council, Scouting America
William Bryant, Jr. is the Scout Executive/CEO Mobile Area Council, Scouting America. He is the immediate past Revenue and Membership Growth Coach for the National Office of the Boy Scouts of America. William is a Subject Matter Expert in Fund Development. In his over 15 years of experience, Willia... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT Room 269
Basic requesting is a good place to start when introducing someone to communicating with AAC. However, requesting is only one of many reasons people communicate. This one-hour implementation class reviews how people use language to communicate and what you can do to help individuals get beyond basic requesting. Practical examples and materials will be used throughout the course.
Standardized tests don’t always tell the full story—especially for AAC users. This session equips SLPs with practical, real-world strategies for using informal evaluation measures to capture authentic communicative competence. Learn when to prioritize informal over formal assessment, explore a range of flexible, evidence-informed tools, and walk away with clear methods for translating informal data into meaningful, standards-aligned goals. Attendees will gain actionable approaches to better understand AAC users’ abilities and to design interventions that truly reflect their communication needs.
