Meetings.

ASHA Continuing Education Credits will be available at the end of each session in accordance with ISHA and ASHA protocols for attendance and participation. CEUs can only be offered if the attendee attends for the entire duration of the Program. 

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.  Nonmembers are welcome to attend our Programs for a $30 fee per session.  Please see our "Join NSSLA" page to download the Nonmember Program Attendance Form!

As of 2019, NSSLA is continuing to "GO GREEN"!  Please bring your own drinking vessel to all of our Programs. 
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2025-2026 NSSLA Program Roster

ASHA Continuing Education Credits will be available at the end of each session in accordance with ISHA and ASHA protocols for attendance and participation. CEUs CANNOT be offered if attendee departs prior to the end of the Program. For real-time webinar programs, login information to be distributed to Registered Attendees.

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Thursday, May 7, 2026 (In-Person) Information

Overview

Topic: Mindfulness for the Speech-Language Pathologist
Presenter: Donna Rose Torf, MA, CCC-SLP
Location:​ Winnetka Covenant Church
                 1200 Hibbard Road
                 Wilmette, IL 60091 (in the Narthax)
Time:

• 6:00-6:30 pm Registration and Business Meeting
• 6:30-7:15 pm Article discussion by Donna Torf, SLP​
• 7:15-7:45 pm Guided Mindfulness Facilitated by Jenna Nedbalek, LCSW

Cost: Included in $30 Annual Membership Dues
RSVP: RSVP required here by Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Contact: Laura Gean
*This is an asynchronous learning event. Attendees must read the 7 professional articles and listen to the 2 podcasts prior to this live discussion. Please check the program flyer which lists links to all required reading/listening

Program Flyer with read ahead links

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Handouts

Speaker Bio

Past Events

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 (Virtual) Information

Overview

Topic: AI Fundamentals for the SLP: Tips, Tricks, and Ethical Integration
Presenter: Sarah Bishop, MA, CCC-SLP
Location:​ Virtual, link to be provided via email
Time:

• 5:30-6:00 pm Registration and Business Meeting
• 6:00-8:00 pm Presentation​

Cost: Included in $30 Annual Membership Dues
RSVP: RSVP required here 
Contact: Laura Gean

Program Note

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Handouts

Speaker Bio

Slides

Saturday, March 8, 2025 (Virtual) Information

Overview

Topic: When All Else Fails: Rethinking Articulation Therapy: PhysioArtic I
Presenter: Dr. Mindy Kobara Mates, CCC-SLP
Location: Virtual, Link to be provided via email
Time:

• 9:00-9:30 am Registration and Business Meeting
• 9:30-12:45 pm Presentation (3 hrs., 15 minute break) 

​Cost: Included in $30 Annual Membership Dues ​
Contact: Laura Gean

Program Note

Program Note

Handouts

Speaker Bio

Saturday, October 18, 2025 Information

Overview

Topic: Enhancing School Age Language Intervention Strategies
Presenter: Julie Smith, MS, CCC-SLP
Location:​  Skokie Public Library, Radmacher Room
Time:

• 10:00-10:30 AM Registration and Business Meeting
• 10:30-2:00 PM Presentation (3 hours with 15 minute break/15 minute Q&A)​

Cost: Included in $30 Annual Membership Dues
Contact: Laura Gean

Meeting Documents and Links

Speaker Bio

NSSLA is not responsible for the professional practice of any member or attendee, as our meetings are informational workshops, not certified educational or training programs.