Catch Up to Keep Up: A Team Approach to Improve Language and Literacy Outcomes for Students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Kathryn Wilson Linder, MS, CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert. AVT
Beth Walker Wooten, MS, CED, LSLS Cert. AVT

Thursday, October 13, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CST - Live via Zoom

Recorded version will be available for viewing and CE credit around 11/07/2022 - that is a different registration here:
https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/RECORDED-CatchUp-KeepUp

This presentation is applicable for both professionals and parents. It will focus on the needs and effective management of language-delayed learners to achieve catch-up growth. The presentation will address the roles and responsibilities of team members - as well, as how to develop and implement plans for accelerated progress. Case study approach and video analyses are used throughout the session. Participants will have access to a variety of resources and tools to support intervention with language-delayed children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Learner outcomes:
Learners will summarize the research supporting the major predictors of reading, literacy, and academic achievement.
Learners will describe the reasons a child might get a late start to LSL or need catch up growth.
Learners will demonstrate effective planning, and programming to promote accelerated progress for language-delayed learners.
Learners will list a variety of tools and resources for effective management of language-delayed learners.
Learners will apply the concept of “stage – not age” in developing a long-term plan.
Learners will discuss the roles and responsibilities of team members.

FREE FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH HEARING LOSS