Learning Celebration - October 10th, 2010

08-26-2010

VCDHH's Learning Celebration
October 29, 2010
Capital Plaza, Montpelier

The Vermont Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Vermont Speech and Language Association are very pleased to announce a collaborative fall learning opportunity.

Principles and Practices for Integrating Listening, Language and Literacy:
A Workshop for SLPs, Audiologists, Teachers of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Early Childhood Teachers and Parents
Presented by Mary Koch Cline, MA, Auditory Education Consultant

Abstract:
Listening is the natural avenue for the development of language which is the foundation of literacy.  This workshop provides speech language pathologists, audiologists, teachers of the deaf/hard of hearing, early interventionists, early childhood teachers and parents with the principles and practical strategies for building a solid foundation of listening in children with normal hearing as well as children with hearing loss.  The components of listening skill development will be presented along with videos/demonstrations across the age ranges from infant/toddler through school-age.  The focus will be on equipping professionals with assessments, activities and organizational ideas that can be put into action on Monday!

Speaker Bio:
Mary Koch Cline is an independent auditory education consultant providing services and support for children with hearing loss and other language processing issues in a variety of educational settings.  As a graduate of Gallaudet's teacher training program and former clinical director of an Auditory-Verbal Center, Ms. Cline brings a very diverse perspective to working with children and their families.  Her mission is to foster connection and communication with children, families, and professionals through language uniquely suited to individual strengths and needs one child at a time. 

Tentative Agenda: 
Foundations of Listening, Language and Literacy
Components of Listening Skill Development and Integration
Assessment and Planning
Organizing therapy
Resources
Discussion and closing

For questions about the conference and registration,  please contact conference coordinators:
Terry Keegan - tkeegan@vcdhh.org  or 802 254 3929
Ginette Perry - ginette_perry@lyndon-school.org