Program Note

The North Suburban Speech-Language Association, a recognized area group of the Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association, is pleased to host:

Advancements in Speech-Language Practices with Bilinguals

Presenter	Brenda K. Gorman, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Date	April 28, 2018
Time	9:00 AM - 9:30 AM:  Registration/Business Meeting 9:30 AM - 12:45 PM:  Presentation (Including 15 Minute Break)
Location	Cove School.  350 Lee Road.  Northbrook, IL  60062
​Reservations	RSVP Harmony Leiran ([email protected]) by Wednesday, April 25, 2018. A handout will be posted online prior to the meeting

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​Program:

This workshop will discuss practical strategies for enhancing speech-language assessment and intervention practices when serving bilingual children in grades PreK through 5, including specific recommendations for choosing appropriate test measures and intervention targets.

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​Time Ordered Agenda:

Time	Agenda
9:30-11:00	Assessment session: speech and language development of bilingual children; considerations for appropriately using assessment measures for bilingual children
11:00-11:15	Break
11:15-12:30	Intervention session: How similarities and differences between English and other language inform intervention targets
12:30-12:45	Question and Answer Period
12:45	Adjourn

Objectives:

Following this presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Discuss three similarities and differences between bilingual and monolingual children’s speech-language development of.
2. Discuss three considerations for appropriately using assessment measures with bilingual students.
3. Explain how similarities and differences between English and the other language inform intervention targets.

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About our Speaker:

Dr. Gorman is a Professor and Graduate Program Director of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Elmhurst College.  She also directs the program’s Multicultural/Multilingual Emphasis.  Dr. Gorman completed her master’s and doctoral degrees with a multicultural/bilingual specialization in communication sciences and disorders at The University of Texas at Austin. Prior to entering academia, she worked as a bilingual (Spanish-English) speech-language pathologist serving diverse caseloads for public school districts, early intervention agencies and private clinics, and she co-founded Bilinguistics Speech and Language Services in Austin, TX.  She has an extensive background in working with dual-language learners and providing professional development to professionals who serve diverse populations.  Dr. Gorman has conducted research, published and presented on topics related to language and literacy development and disorders and speech-language assessment and intervention in bilingual populations. ​

This course is offered for .3 ASHA CEUs (intermediate level, professional area). Available for partial Credit: NO

An annual ASHA CE Registry fee is required to register ASHA CEUs. ASHA CE Registry fees are paid directly to the ASHA National Office. To register CEUs with ASHA, you must complete a CE participant form, turn it in at the time of the activity, and pay the ASHA CE Registry fee. ASHA CEUs are awarded ONLY AFTER receipt of the CE Participant Form AND payment of the Registry fee.

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Program Completion Requirements:

Participants are expected to be present for the entire program. Individuals who are not present for the full program will not be recommended for ASHA CEUs. No partial credit will be provided.

Disclosures:

Financial- Dr. Gorman receives a salary from Elmhurst College.  She will receive an honorarium from NSSLA for presenting this program.
Non-Financial- NONE.

Disclaimer:

NSSLA is not responsible for the professional practices of any members or attendees as our meetings are solely informational workshops, not certificated educational or training programs.