| Registration and Breakfast |
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. |
| Plenary I |
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. |
Building Responsible Learners—The Teaming Way
Linda Knebel Pruden, M.S. :: St. Paul Schools |
| The roles and expectations of SLPs working within the schools continue to change and expand. Today, federal and state guidelines strongly encourage resource model teaching within the classroom setting. This change is often scary for SLPs more familiar with traditional individual and small group sessions. More is also expected of students today. Students with listening and language needs are especially “at risk” for further school difficulties if they don’t learn strategies to empower themselves as learners. When speech-language pathologists and classroom teachers team, all students benefit. So, too, do the teacher and the SLP. |
| This course is designed to give participants strategies needed to successfully implement powerful therapy within the classroom setting that builds responsible learners. A brief overview of federal guidelines will be discussed. This will be followed by a review of the possible therapy approaches and a method to use in collaborating to decide which therapy approach will work best for each student. The different therapy approaches within the classroom setting will then be explored. Emphasis will be placed upon tying speech-language goals to curriculum goals, with the focus always being the enhancement of learning for the “at risk” students. Issues such as how to manage the caseload and the paperwork and keep accurate records while focusing on student needs will also be discussed. Additionally, time will be allotted for questions and answers. All information presented is the result of 25+ years experience in working within the classroom setting. |
Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to:
1. Discuss past theories/ideas and why the need for change.
2. Know how to team with the students’ needs in mind.
3. Know how to correlate speech-language therapy goals with curriculum goals.
4. Implement skills in getting started.
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| Break |
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
| Plenary II |
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
Building Responsible Learners—The Teaming Way
Linda Knebel Pruden, M.S. :: Speech-Language Pathologist :: St. Paul Schools |
| (continuation of Plenary I) |
| Lunch |
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| Breakouts I and lI |
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
Breakout I: Advocating for the Profession of Speech-Language Pathology in the Schools
Katherine Widestrom, M.S. :: Anoka-Hennepin ISD 11 |
| This presentation will examine common perceptions of the speech-language pathologist in the school setting and explore options for advocacy and education to be used with colleagues and administrators in the education setting. Exploration of both the benefit and concerns of effective advocacy will also be discussed. |
Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to:
1. Identify at least two misperceptions of speech-language pathologists and their professional roles and responsibilities in the schools.
2. Explain at least two options for educating colleagues and administrators regarding the role of speech-language pathologists in the schools. |
Breakout II: Talk With Me 2
Ann Derr, M.A. :: St. Paul Public Schools
Kristin Schmiesing Christians, M.S. :: St. Paul Public Schools - Cherokee Heights Elementary
Marilyn Fairchild, MA-TESL, M.A. :: University of Minnesota Minneapolis
Sonja Griebel, M.A. :: St. Paul Public Schools, ECSE Inclusion
Deanine M. Mann, M.S. :: Centennial Public Schools
Christine Paz, M.A. :: St. Paul Public Schools - ELL & Bilingual Resources |
| One tool can direct you to many resources for testing and working with culturally and linguistically diverse children and families. Come to this roundtable discussion to meet with the authors, ask your lingering questions, and give feedback on the original Talk With Me manual and suggestions for the new online version that will be out in 2009. |
Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to:
1. Identify resources available in the Talk With Me manual.
2. Explain where to find the Talk With Me resources online in 2009. |
| Break |
2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. |
| Breakouts III and lV |
2:50 p.m. – 4:20 p.m. |
Breakout III: A Guide to Evaluation and Treatment: Determination for Speech-Language Therapy in Minnesota (a preview of MDE’s updated manual)
Cynthia McInroy, M.A. :: Bloomington Public Health/SHIELD
Lisa Porte, M.S. :: Bloomington Public Schools |
| In this session, speech-language pathologists will have an opportunity to view the updated speech-language manual from the Minnesota Department of Education. The different sections will be presented with accompanying guidance and explanation of the contents. In addition, the Web based links contained within the manual will also be shown. Participants will have an opportunity to provide feedback on the contents and make suggestions for additional information. |
Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to:
1. Demonstrate familiarity with the contents of the manual.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the different sections and where different information is located within the manual or can be accessed on the Internet. |
Breakout IV: Alternative Scheduling Options
Barbara Skelly, M.S. :: ISD 287
Beth Knocke, M.S. :: St. Paul Public Schools
Traci Ohlenkamp, M.A. :: Osseo School District 279 |
| Attendees will learn about alternative service delivery models for the school setting. Information about incorporating these models into students’ individualized education plan will be discussed. |
Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to:
1. Demonstrate alternative scheduling options that will allow school-based speech-language pathologists to more efficiently and effectively serve growing caseloads.
2. Demonstrate understanding of how IED documents need to be written to implement alternative service model. |
| Adjourn |
4:30 p.m. |
