Gadsden ISD families are invited to attend an upcoming G.A.I.N. (Gadsden Autism Interdisciplinary Network) Parent Training focused on supporting language development for students with autism through Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

This in-person session will help families better understand what AAC is, how it supports communication, and how it can be used to strengthen language development at home and in school.

Training Details:

📅 Wednesday, February 11, 2026

⏰ 9:00–11:00 a.m.

📍 North Valley Elementary Community Center

300 Cascade Ave., La Mesa, NM 88044

🎤 Presented by: Yuri Mendoza, M.S., CCC-SLP

For additional information, please contact Elizabeth Ortiz-Limon at eortizlimon@gisd.k12.nm.us.

We encourage families to take advantage of this opportunity to learn, ask questions, and gain tools to support their child’s communication journey.