We have suspended enrollment in the virtual PECS Level 1 trainings at this time as we look at using our remaining 2022-23 contract funds to provide Challenging Behavior training in June, 2023.
Individuals who are nonverbal or have limited speech need a communication system they can start using right now. The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) provides an immediately useful method for requesting things, actions and people, in a way that requires and promotes social interaction. Using the principles of applied behavior analysis, PECS starts by teaching spontaneous requesting and as quickly as possible, moves on to responding to questions as well as commenting about things in the environment.
Things to Know:
These trainings are only available to public school staff and contracted speech-language providers.
You must complete both days of the training. Trainings are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the designated time zone.
OPI renewal units (14) will be provided after verification from PECS that you have completed the training.
A hardcopy PECS manual will be sent to you for the training. Training registration will close ~14 days before each training to allow for mail delivery of the PECS manual.
If you have any questions, please email Doug Doty at ddoty@mt.gov.
