What We Think

A group of our REV students walked into a room full of strangers and communicated with them. Not with the partners who know their rhythms, but with people they had never met. Then we gave them the floor. They taught a room of parents how to become better communication partners. And every time, it came back to the same place: presume competence. Believe that I am here. Believe that I am capable.

From a childhood playroom classroom to revolutionizing literacy for nonspeaking learners—my journey proves that everyone deserves access to real academics. As Gordy, a nonspeaking advocate, shares: "If I could change just one thing about education before I die, it would be the idea that nonspeaking people can't handle real academics." Through REV's phonics workshops, we're proving him right—one letter, one learner at a time. Because communication doesn't require speech; it re

Lisa reminds us why we need to stop requiring students to prove understanding before being allowed access to real education.

Life happens and schedules can change, but these sites can help you find a way to fit in communication practice and learning.

Taking the first steps toward any more independent practice requires us to adjust our instruction and supports.