09/09/2025
ATTENTION TEACHERS/CAREGIVERS - CEU CREDITS VIA PECS Level 1 Training: This intensive 13-hour interactive workshop is designed to teach educational and caregiver teams the theory and
protocol for the Picture Exchange Communication System® (PECS®), an evidence-based practice.
The workshop begins with an introduction to creating the most effective learning environment for implementing PECS via The
Pyramid Approach to Education®. Included is a discussion of the limitations of teaching other communication modalities (speech, sign, SGD) as an initial communication strategy. Using presenter demonstrations, role-play opportunities, and video examples participants will gain a thorough understanding and hands-on experience of each of the six phases of PECS.
The workshop concludes with tips to teach your learner to accept being told, “No,” and information related to transitioning from PECS to other communication modalities, such as speech, tablets
with AAC apps, or speech generating devices. For those who wish to successfully teach their learners functional communication (whether you have used PECS for some time or are new to the field), this workshop is an essential part of your development.
What you will learn:
- Identify learners who will benefit from PECS
- Describe 9 key components of creating effective learning environments using the Pyramid Approach to
- Education
- Explain differences between prerequisites for and long-term outcomes for PECS and other modalities such as speech, sign language, picture pointing, or speech generating devices
- Identify strategies to create communication opportunities during routines and functional daily activities
- Implement the 6 phases of the PECS protocol
- Name strategies for successfully saying, “No!”
- Discuss the evidence for PECS and speech development
- Examine the criteria for transitioning from PECS to other communication modalities
Location: Echo Life Church, 3850 N Davis Hwy., Pensacola, Florida 32503
Dates: September 18-19, 20257:30 am Check-in; 8 am-4 pm
Registration Fee: $375 per person; $299 for parents
Includes: PECS Manual, Training Packet and one raffle ticket for PECS give-a-way!
1.3 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level; Professional Area); 13.0 BACB CEUs; 13.0 IBA CEUs; 13.0 QABA CEUs; 1.3 AOTA CEUs (Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery/Foundational Knowledge); 13.0 NASP Approved continuing professional development (CPD) hours.
To register email [email protected] or call 850-384-6111
