Jane Farrall Consulting – Page 5 – Literacy, AAC & Assistive Technology

2021 Training – Face to Face and Online

Jan 27, 2021

In Australia, it’s the end of the summer break. We’re all heading back to school – hopefully refreshed by some time at home! And I thought it was time for an update on training available through Jane Farrall Consulting. Face-to-Face training We have two literacy intensives planned for 2021 – basically they are the two

The Do’s and Don’ts of Writing

Jan 14, 20218 Comments

Last year, I had a request to make up a Do’s and Don’t s of Writing poster – and I thought this was a fabulous idea! So, I am happy to present the “Do’s and Don’ts of Writing: Supporting all individuals to be better writers.” And now, because it wouldn’t be me without a whole

New online course – AAC Evidence Based Practice: Communication for the 21st Century

Jan 11, 20214 Comments

“AAC is a dynamic area that is changing rapidly due to advances in technology and active international research endeavours (Speech Pathology Australia, 2020).” My new online course, AAC Evidence Based Practice: Communication for the 21st Century is designed to help you keep up-to-date with this rapidly changing area. Aimed at those working in the area

Introduction to Comprehensive Literacy Instruction for Students with CCN – Site Licences

Aug 13, 20204 Comments

This time last week I launched my first online course “Introduction to Comprehensive Literacy Instruction for Students with Complex Communication Needs“. There’s been so much great feedback on it already – thank-you to everyone who has signed up and shared information. Lots of schools have enquired about the site licence options – so I have

Online Course: Introduction to Comprehensive Literacy Instruction for students with CCN

Aug 6, 202014 Comments

I am absolutely delighted to say that I have just published my first online course! It’s been a labour of love – and I have a huge sense of achievement for completing it!! I’ve had a number of requests recently for more online learning options – and I’ve also had a number of requests for

Hello Book – in Dutch and Spanish

Apr 26, 2020

A few weeks ago I shared a week of emergent literacy planning on the topic of greetings, using a book I wrote called “Hello”. As I’ve mentioned before, I had a request from the fabulous Violeta for a PowerPoint version that she could translate into Dutch. Not only has she translated it but she has

Zombies and Independent Reading

Apr 19, 20208 Comments

Over the last few years, I have come across a bunch of students who are highly motivated and interested in anything to do with Zombies! Now, Zombies are not something I know a lot about… but what I do know is that providing independent and/or shared reading choices in a student’s area(s) of interest is

Emergent Literacy Planning

Apr 17, 20202 Comments

Over the last couple of weeks I have been working on more emergent literacy planning for teachers, schools and parents to use. Today I have put the first three packs up online at www.comprehensiveliteracy.com under emergent literacy planning. The three new packs are on the topics of feelings, preferences and descriptions. Each pack includes a

Hello Book in PowerPoint

Apr 16, 20205 Comments

A couple of weeks ago I shared a week of emergent literacy planning on the topic of greetings, using a book I wrote called “Hello”. After downloading and using the planning, a couple of fabulous parents had requests. One of them (Hi Jules) wanted an editable version of the high contrast book that she could