DuBard School
 for Language Disorders
The 13th Annual DuBard Symposium
Dyslexia and Related Disorders
February 5 - 6, 2009
(Symposium Completed - Join us in February 2010)
Who Should Attend?
Speech-Language Pathologists
Elementary and Special Educators
Allied Health Professionals
School Psychologists
School Administrators
Parents

Location
Thad Cochran Center
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Credit Available
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 Sponsored by ...
    The University of Southern Mississippi
    DuBard School for Language Disorders
    

In partnership with ...
The University of Southern Mississippi
Office of Professional Development and Educational Outreach

Dr. Jeffrey L. Black, M.D.

Keynote Speaker

The Etoile DuBard Honorary Lecture

February 5, 2009

Looking for a Quick Fix?
     Controversial Therapies in the Treatment of Language and Learning Disorders  

Language disorders and learning disabilities usually do not respond quickly or completely to most accepted interventions. Consequently, parents and even professionals are prone to seek and use treatments that promise rapid improvement or a cure. If clinicians and educators are informed about these unproven, controversial therapies, then pitfalls and risks can be avoided along the way, providing the best educational and clinical intervention.

Closing the Research to Practice Gap:
      What Science Offers Teachers of Reading

State and local officials are now required to select curricula that have the support of “scientifically-based research.” Educators often need support discerning what constitutes acceptable scientific design and evidence. Frequently empirical data and statistics are discarded in favor of personal observations when making judgments about the efficacy of specific approaches. This presentation will attempt to make educational research reports more meaningful and facilitate the translation of research into classroom practice.

Keynote Speakers
February 6, 2009

Tammy Simmons, CCC-SLP

Cindy Young CCC-SLP

 

Tools for Literacy and Communication

Literature-based curriculum enhanced with technology is a combination that is not only effective, but makes both teaching and learning fun. Multisensory, hands-on materials will be demonstrated. Activities are based on children’s literature while applying language and literacy components across the curriculum. Language arts, math, science, and social studies will be addressed with on and off the computer activities. Participants will learn to use music, art, dramatic play, cooking movement and technology as tools to engage students in the learning process.

Additional Symposium Details

Keynote Speaker Background Information >> more

Breakout Session Details >> more

Symposium brochure in Adobe PDF format >> more

Location Details

The symposium will be held at the Thad Cochran Center on The University of Southern Mississippi campus in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Parking for this event will be accessible by entering the campus on Golden Eagle Avenue from West 4th Street.

Driving Directions

Arriving on I-59 from the north or south ...
Approaching Hattiesburg from the north or south on I-59, take the Hardy Street exit. Turn east on Hardy Street. Continue on Hardy Street to 38th Avenue. Turn left. Continue to the intersection of 38th Avenue and West 4th Street. Turn right onto West 4th Street. Turn right at the second traffic light onto Golden Eagle Avenue. Take the third left into the Visitor Parking Lot.
Arriving on US Highway 49 from the south ...
Approaching Hattiesburg from the south on U.S. Highway 49, turn left onto Hardy Street at the US Highway 49 / Hardy Street intersection. Take an immediate right onto Service Drive. Follow Service Drive (running parallel to Highway 49) to the traffic light at West 4th Street. Turn left onto West 4the Street. Turn left at the first traffic light onto Golden Eagle Avenue. Take the third left into the Visitor Parking Lot.
Arriving on US Highway 49 from the north ...
In less than one mile after passing through the I-59 interchange, follow the sign on the right indicating an exit to the Coliseum and 4th Street. Take the West 4th Street exit (green sign on right says Coliseum) and turn left on the service road. Turn right onto West 4th Street. On West 4th Street, turn left at the first traffic light onto Golden Eagle Avenue. Take the third left into the Visitor Parking Lot.
Arriving on US Highway 98 from the west ...
Approaching Hattiesburg from the west on U.S. Highway 98, continue straight through the I-59 interchange. This will put you on Hardy Street, the main street which runs in front of the USM campus. Continue on Hardy Street to 38th Avenue. Turn left. Continue to the intersection of 38th Avenue and West 4th Street. Turn right onto W. 4th Street. Turn right at the second red light onto Golden Eagle Avenue. Take the third left into the Visitor Parking Lot.
Click here for the driving directions in Adobe PDF file format.

Meeting Room Note

Thermostats in the meeting rooms are maintained at 72° for large groups.
Please dress accordingly.

Registration Options

For more details contact us

By mail: The University of Southern Mississippi
Office of Professional Development & Educational Outreach
118 College Drive #5136
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
By phone: (601) 266-4186
(601) 266-4187
8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday - Friday
In person: International Center
5th floor, Room 505
USM Hattiesburg campus 
8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday - Friday
By fax: (601) 266-5839
Some Registration Fine Print

    - Registrations are transferable but not refundable.
 
Special Symposium Sponsors and Exhibitors

Sponsors

Hattiesburg Clinic Connections
Raymond K. Polk, CPA
Oak Grove Heating and Air
Lights Jewelers and Gemologists

 

 

Exhibitors

ACCESS Group, Inc.
Beacon College
Discovery Toys
DuBard School for Language Disorders
Gulf South Infrasystens
Hattiesburg Clinic Connections
Kaplan Early Learning Company
Kurzweil-Audio Optical Systems of Austin, Inc.
Lakeshore Learning Materials
Sopris West Educational Services
Relevant DuBard School Accreditation

The USM DuBard School for Language Disorders 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.

See various course information for the number of ASHA CEUs, instructional level, and content area. ASHA CE provider approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures. Click this link for additional ASHA information.
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