The Association of Educational Therapists is an international professional organization for educational therapists providing leadership, certification, professional development, and resources to members, clients, allied professionals, and the public.

Vision

AET envisions a socially just world where all learners reach their potential, appreciate their unique abilities, and thrive.

Mission

The Association of Educational Therapists' mission is to benefit society by providing certification and training to members who serve individuals with learning challenges, advancing the profession of educational therapy worldwide, and establishing ethical standards for the practice of educational therapy.

Core Values

AET Values:

  • Ethics, integrity, education, and training at the highest level throughout a member’s professional career.

  • Communication and collaboration between members, clients, families, educators, and allied professionals, and fostering partnerships with universities, related organizations, and government agencies.

  • Inclusivity by embracing the uniqueness of all people and situations and welcoming each with care, trust, and consideration.

  • Diversity and is committed to racial and social equity and justice.

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The AET Presents

2026 Annual Conference

November 6-8, 2026

Registration is now open for AET Members!

Upcoming Events

20 Jun
Virtual Workshop - Teaching Math Successfully Through the Cognitive Science of Math Learning and Modifying English Math Language
MOD_DPCALENDAR_UPCOMING_DATE 6/20/2026 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Teaching Math Successfully Through the Cognitive Science of Math Learning and Modifying English Math Language

Increasingly complex language is required for mathematical learning and reasoning. From early quantitative and spatial language to advanced algebraic reasoning and beyond, language serves both as an essential tool for learning math and as a medium for expressing mathematical thinking. Thus, language deficits often lead children with dyslexia, Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), and other language challenges to struggle with mathematics. Children may struggle primarily due to insufficient language support rather than fundamental difficulties with numerical or spatial reasoning. Yet, math instruction in the United States today is heavily language-based, relying on number talks, peer discussions, and word problems. Cognitive research on math learning for all children has exploded in the past 15 years, and this workshop will provide key findings of the essential components of successful math learning.

 

Presenter info: Karen Tzanetopoulos, M.S., CCC-SLP — author, speaker, speech-language therapist, and expert in how children learn math and reading. She provides professional development for educators, while also working directly with children, focusing on the language of math, cognitive processes, and strategies that help all learners succeed.

 

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will identify strategies to modify the abstract English language of
math for more transparent instruction.
2. Participants will summarize ways to reduce the language load in math instruction
and increase the use of specific manipulatives to demonstrate math concepts.
3. Participants will describe the link between language, spatial skills, and math learning

 

Register at: https://aetonline.org/events/workshops 

26 Jun
ASD VSG meeting
6/26/2026 8:00 am - 9:00 am

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26 Jun
Book Discussion VSG: Uncommon Sense Teaching *Special date*
6/26/2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Book Discussion Study Group with Uncommon Sense Teaching: Practical Insights in Brain Science to Help Students Learn (Oakley, Rogowsky, Sejnowski) —the 2nd of three conversations where we’ll unpack ideas, share applications, and connect it all to our work with students.

Tentative Reading/Discussion Schedule:

May 15 discussion on chapters 1-3

June 26 discussion on chapters 4-7

July 17 discussion on chapters 8 - 10

 

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17 Jul
Book Discussion VSG - Uncommon Sense Teaching
7/17/2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Book Discussion Study Group with Uncommon Sense Teaching: Practical Insights in Brain Science to Help Students Learn (Oakley, Rogowsky, Sejnowski) —the 2nd of three conversations where we’ll unpack ideas, share applications, and connect it all to our work with students.

Tentative Reading/Discussion Schedule:

May 15 discussion on chapters 1-3

June 26 discussion on chapters 4-7

July 17 discussion on chapters 8 - 10

 

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Forthe join link, visit https://aetonline.org/events/vsg-login

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