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ForwardAudiology, Speech-Language Pathology and Learning Conference - Multilingual Foundations for Multi-literacy: Essential Knowledge for Professionals
Overview
Course Overview
In the United States, more than 5.3 million linguistically diverse students are enrolled in public schools. Many of these students participate in Dual Language, Bilingual Education, or English as a Second Language programs. Understanding the context in which these students are taking these programs is crucial for effective screening, instruction, identification and intervention. This session will explore the relationship between the components of language and literacy. We’ll also highlight key features of screening, identification and evidence-based instruction, along with case studies showcasing specific outcomes.
Target Audience
Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Learning and Health Professionals
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the variability of multilingual students in the United States
- Review the language of instruction models
- Describe the best practices for screening and assessment among linguistically diverse students
- Analyze case studies and outcomes
- Determine the evidence-based practices for literacy development
- Identify the future directions for research
Additional Information
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 ASL BROCHURE 2025 FINAL.pdf | 943.34 KB |
Program
Venue
Hybrid Format - Live In-Person or Virtual - Select location with registration type.
2nd Floor Conference Center - Mt. Oxford Auditorium
Free Parking: Conference participants MUST park in Visitor Lot #10 - accessible from Victor Street entrance only. Do NOT park in the patient parking structure.
Please allow plenty of time to park and pre-screen at main entrance.
Faculty
Guest Faculty
Elsa Cardenas-Hagan, Ed.D., CCC/SLP, CALT-QI
Dr. Elsa Cardenas-Hagan is President of the Valley Speech Language and Learning Center in Brownsville, Texas and a research associate with the Texas Institute for Measurement, Evaluation and Statistics at the University of Houston.
Elsa has dedicated 25 years working in national research projects sponsored by the National Institute for Child Health and Human Development, the Institute of Education Services, a research arm of the United State Department of Education and the Office of Special Education Programs. Her research interests include the development of language and literacy skills among Spanish- and English-speaking students. She has also worked with teams of researchers designing assessments and interventions for this diverse population of students.
Dr. Cardenas-Hagan serves as the Chairperson of the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities and is a former Vice-Chairperson of the International Dyslexia Association. Elsa was honored to receive the Margaret Byrd Rawson Lifetime Award by the International Dyslexia Association and the Luke Waites Award of Service by the Academic Language Therapy Association.
Her book entitled, Literacy Foundations for English Learners: A Comprehensive Guide to Evidence-Based Instruction, was published to help educators implement structured literacy among English learners.
Faculty Disclosure:
Financial: Honorarium for Conference & reimbursement for expenses.
Dr. Elsa Cardenas-Hagen received financial compensation via the honorarium for the conference and reimbursement for expenses. She has no additional financial or non-financial relationships to disclose and does not intend to reference the off-label or investigative use of commercial products or devices.
Planners, faculty, and others in control of content (either individually or as a group) have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.
Accreditation
Children’s Hospital Colorado is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology. See course information for number of ASHA CEUs, instructional level and content area.
ASHA CE Provider approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.
This program is offered for 0.60 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level; Professional area).
Attendees are expected to be present for the entire program. Individuals who are not present for the full program will not receive ASHA CEUs. No partial credit will be provided.
A general certificate of attendance will be provided to all others, with completion of the evaluation.
Learners should complete their learner bios with ASHA ID and associated requirements for reporting.
Available Credit
- 0.60 ASHA
- 6.00 Attendance
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Price
If you are an ASHA Professional Board Member and want CEU's, update your profile "My Account/My Profile" on this site. If your profile is not updated by the date of the event, you will not be eligible for ASHA CEU's.
Required Hardware/software
Educational format is Hybrid.
Virtual learners should have audio-video capabilities. Virtual link provided 1-2 days prior to the course.
Cancellation Policy
A refund, minus a $25 processing fee will be granted if cancellation is requested by April 1, 2025. No refunds will be granted after this date or for non-attendance, although you may send a substitute.
The Planning Committee reserves the right to modify the agenda content while keeping consistent the time and content requirements for ASHA CEUs, or cancel this conference, or if minimum acceptable registration is not attained by April 1, 2025, with a full refund to participants.