The South Carolina Speech-Language-Hearing Association
 presents the

2007 FALL WORKSHOP
October 12 and 13, 2007
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Columbia, SC

Two Days, Two Speakers, Two Topics

Friday October 12, 2007
Leading Best Practice in Communication, Language and Literacy

Presenter
Wayne A. Secord, PhD, CCC-SLP
Wayne A. Secord, PhD., CCC-SLP, is currently a Senior Research Scientist in the Department of Speech and Hearing Science at The Ohio State University (OSU) in Columbus, Ohio. He developed and directed the National Center for Speech-Language-Pathology in Schools (NCSLPs) at the University of Cincinnati (UC) from 2000 to 2003, chaired the Department of Communication Disorders at Northern Arizona University from 1995 to 2000, and coordinated the program in school speech-language pathology at OSU from 1988 to 1995. He is a Fellow of the Ohio Speech & Hearing Association (OSHA) and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), and has received awards for outstanding clinical achievement from UC, OSU, OSHA, the ASHA Foundation, and the Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Western New York (SHAWNY). He has authored or co-authored numerous articles, books, tests and intervention programs on assessment and treatment of speech and language disorders, and served as the editor of Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools from 1992 to 1998.

Abstract
Leadership is critical to the success of any school or organization. Indeed, professionals who are instructional leaders can bring a rich background of experiences, skills and vision to school-based or other clinical practice. This program will explore the components of effective instructional leadership in communication, language and literacy. It will give clinicians, teachers, supervisors and administrators an opportunity to examine their own vision for excellence and change, and strengthen their instructional leadership skills. It will focus specifically on instructional leadership practices that build effective school programs and promote a deeper understanding of language and literacy processes. Leadership is more than moving in the right direction, it means having a vision for excellence and change, and the wherewithal to swim upstream for values and bedrock beliefs that serve all children and adolescents. Participants who attend this program will gain new and unique leadership perspectives and leave feeling connected and inspired, believing and knowing they can make a difference, and most of all, with the tools to make their instructional leadership a reality.

Participants will be expected to be professionals in speech-language pathology or a related field. They should be familiar with how services for students with communication, language and learning disabilities are provided in schools. The program is also appropriate for graduate students who have an interest in working in the schools or who have completed or are currently enrolled in their school-based internship.

The orientation of this program is clinical/educational. The intent is to equip professionals with instructional leadership strategies that will help them lead change and establish highly effective training contexts that serve all children.

Learner Outcomes

At the completion of this event participants will:

Agenda

Saturday, October 13, 2007
Voice Therapy Unwrapped

Presenter
Marina Gilman, MM, CCC-SLP
Ms. Gilman is a licensed speech pathologist with specialization in the singing voice. In addition to maintaining a private voice studio for over 30 years, she was head of the Vocal Coaching Program at Cornell University; adjunct professor of Voice at Syracuse University; and adjunct professor of voice and speech at the DePaul University Theater School. Ms. Gilman also taught at the School at the Steppenwolf Theater Company summer program. Ms Gilman’s performing career includes recitals as well as leading operatic roles such as Rossina (Barber of Seville), Hansel (Hansel and Gretel), Mother (Amahl and the Night Visitors). She is a Guild Certified Feldenkrais® Awareness Through Movement Practitioner. Prior to joining the Emory Voice Center in Atlanta, worked at the University of Chicago Voice Center, the Bastian Voice Institute and the Loyola Voice Institute as Speech Language Pathologist and singing voice specialist. Ms. Gilman has given workshop and paper presentations at the Voice Foundation Annual Symposium on the Care of the Professional Voice, ASHA, ISHA, GSHA and UCSF Voice conferences. In addition she presents workshops for actors and singers in professional theater and opera companies across the country.

Abstract
Many speech-language pathologists see only a handful of voice patients per month. As a result they often do not feel as though they possess the necessary skills to treat this patient population. This workshop is designed to fill in the gaps and offer hands-on experience in working with the voice. The day will begin with a brief overview of the anatomy and physiology of the voice and a review of the most common voice disorders. Most of the day will be spent developing listening and observational skills, identifying the important diagnostic criteria and analyzing and practicing a variety of therapy strategies through case study and hands-on exploration.

Learner Outcomes

At the completion of this event, participants will:

Please plan to participate in SCSHA’s Silent Auction at the Fall Workshop! This is always a fun activity, and the proceeds this year will go to the SCSHA Foundation. If you have items you would like to donate, please contact Leigh Ann Spell at Lspell@colacoll.edu or 803-786-3642.

Registration fee includes continental breakfast, breaks and ASHA CEUs. Lunch is on your own.

Space is limited. It is recommended that you register early. Registration will not be accepted without either payment or a purchase order. On-site registration is strongly discouraged as space cannot be guaranteed.

Confirmation: Email confirmations will be sent to those attendees who provide an email address on their registration form.

Refunds/Cancellations: Refunds minus a $15 handling fee will be made if cancellation is received by September 28, 2007.  No refunds will be made after this date.

Join SCSHA Today and Enjoy SCSHA Benefits Until December 2008 - The Early Registration Fee for Non-Members is $85 for one day and $160 for two days. However, if you join SCSHA at the time of registration, you may use the membership rate and your membership will be valid until December 31, 2008. Click here to become a SCSHA member.

Registration

Please register onsite.

Workshop Information

Time: Registration at 8:00 am. Workshop will begin at 8:30 am and end at 4:30 pm.

Location: Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center – 1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Phone: 803-545-0001. Registration and workshop will take place in the Lexington Room. The Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center is located off I-20, Exit 58―US 1. Turn right. Travel in right lane 5.8 miles. At Blockbuster (on your right) the road will split into two. Stay right and continue on US-1 (Augusta Road/Meeting Street) for 3 miles. Cross Gervais Street Bridge, staying in right lane. In approximately ½ mile, turn right at Lincoln Street (just past the Hampton Inn). The Convention Center is one block down at 1101 Lincoln Street. Additional directions can be found at www.columbiaconventioncenter.com.

ASHA CEUs

The South Carolina Speech-Language-Hearing Association is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology. This program is offered for up to 1.2 CEUs (Intermediate level; Professional area). ASHA CE Provider approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.

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Contact the SCSHA Office at  888-729-3717 or www.scsha.com