{"id":4275,"date":"2013-06-19T12:49:22","date_gmt":"2013-06-19T12:49:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/?p=4275"},"modified":"2015-02-11T15:26:45","modified_gmt":"2015-02-11T23:26:45","slug":"attend-the-asha-schools-conference-premier-event-for-school-based-slps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/news\/attend-the-asha-schools-conference-premier-event-for-school-based-slps\/","title":{"rendered":"Attend the ASHA Schools Conference 2013 Premier Event for School Based SLPs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_4277\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/?p=4275\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4277\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4277 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ASHA-Schools-Logo-20BD7125-1024x469.jpg\" alt=\"ASHA schools conference 2013 logo\" width=\"1024\" height=\"469\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ASHA-Schools-Logo-20BD7125-1024x469.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ASHA-Schools-Logo-20BD7125-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/ASHA-Schools-Logo-20BD7125.jpg 1689w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/469;\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4277\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: marketing.asha.org<\/p><\/div>\n<p>School based <a href=\"http:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/parents\">speech and language pathologists<\/a> have a very unique role. Not only do they support a child\u2019s speech and language development but are immersed in the entire educational experience of a child. This unique role merits its very own annual conference in fact. This year, the annual <a href=\"http:\/\/www.asha.org\/events\/schools\/\">ASHA schools conference<\/a>\u00a02013 happens next month in Long Beach, California from July 12-14. If you\u2019re an SLP who likes to catch the rays and surf in California while improving your knowledge base, earn CEUs, network and learn about new cutting edge products, this conference is for you!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Because <a href=\"http:\/\/fedupwithlunch.com\/2012\/02\/7-things-speech-pathologists-do-at-school-education\/\" target=\"_blank\">school based SLPs <\/a>treat a diverse caseload, participants at this conference will find an array of presentations spanning the field from handpicked speakers who are dedicated to supporting <a href=\"http:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/interview\/an-interview-with-our-speech-buddy-slp-blogger-and-oklahoma-tornado-survivor-amy-minor\/\" target=\"_blank\">school-based SLPs.<\/a> The conference will span three days beginning with a the opening meeting, \u201cRecharge, Re-energize, Refocus: Changing Lives\u2014One Story at a Time!\u201d and concluding with the closing plenary, \u201cThe Magic of Stories: Learning to Make a Difference.\u201d Some highlighted sessions and presentations include:<b><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Educational Sessions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Executive Function in Children With Autism: Challenges in Schools<\/li>\n<li>Clinical Management of Speech Sound Disorders: Beyond GIT-R-DONE<\/li>\n<li>We Can Do This! Practical, Powerful Strategies for Closing Literacy Gaps Using the Response to Intervention Model<\/li>\n<li>Lend Me Your Ears! Auditory Teaching Strategies for Young Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing<\/li>\n<li>Out of the Box: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/speech-therapy-techniques\/speech-therapy-in-your-pocket-5-ipad-apps-for-speech-production\/\" target=\"_blank\">Apps Through<\/a> a Language Lens<\/li>\n<li>Avoidance Reduction Therapy for Children and Adolescents Who Stutter<\/li>\n<li>Shift to the Common Core: Standards to Best Practice<\/li>\n<li>Instructional Strategies for Academic Writing for Students With Language Learning Disorders<\/li>\n<li>Enhancing Phonological and Metaphonological Systems of Children With Highly Unintelligible Speech: An Update<\/li>\n<li>Intervention for English-Language\u2013Learning Preschoolers With Language Disorders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4283\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Asha-team.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4283\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4283 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Asha-team-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"smarty ears at ASHA\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Asha-team-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Asha-team-300x225.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4283\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: geekslp.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>Events:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Enjoy a welcome reception on Friday, July 12, 2013\u20283:30 p.m.\u20135:30 p.m. where you can enjoy light hors d&#8217;oeuvres, the ASHFoundation&#8217;s Rousing Raffle Extravaganza and chat with colleagues and exhibitor.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Registration:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The regular registration rate ($439 for ASHA members, $499 for non members) expires June 24<sup>th<\/sup> so be sure to sign up today!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4281\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Convention_Center.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4281\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4281 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Convention_Center-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Long Beach Convention Center\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Convention_Center-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Convention_Center-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Convention_Center.jpg 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/682;\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4281\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: biosurplus.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>The Conference Center:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>ASHS Schools Conference is being held at the Long Beach Convention Center\u2028 300 East Ocean Boulevard\u2028Long Beach, CA 90802<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Hotel\/Accommodations:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>According to the ASHA school conference website, rooms are available at the Renaissance Long Beach, which is directly across the street from the convention center! Ask for the &#8220;ASHA Schools conference rate&#8221; and make sure to book your room by Thursday, June 20, 2013.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Should I Go?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Participation in any conference can be both expensive and time consuming, but according to ASHA, past attendees have said this conference was not only valuable to their job but \u201cmoney well spent\u201d and valued the \u201cfocus on schools.\u201d You might want to consider the number of CEUs you\u2019ll earn as well when making your decision. For this conference, you may earn up to 1.55 ASHA CEUs, or 15.5 PDHs.<\/p>\n    <span class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\" id=\"\">\n    <span class=\"hs-cta-node \" id=\"\">\n        <!--[if lte IE 8]><div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div><![endif]-->\n        <a href=\"http:\/\/speechbuddy.com\/guides\/practice-lessons\"  target=\"_blank\" ><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hs-cta-img lazyload\" id=\"\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 655px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 655\/211;border-width:0px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/8edcfaed-50ee-41d5-86f9-1cf0bf2c980e.png\"  alt=\"Free Lesson Guides for Speech Practice: R, S, L, SH, CH\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/a>\n    <\/span>\n    <\/span>\n    \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>School based speech and language pathologists have a very unique role. 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