DuBard School
 for Language Disorders

Professional Development
DuBard Association Method Course

What are the Professional Development Course dates?

USM Hattiesburg Campus (unless otherwise specified)

February 26 - February 28, 2008 &
April 1 - April 3, 2008
(two part course completed)

June 2 - June 6, 2008

August 18 - August 22, 2008
Teneck, NJ

August 26 - August 28, 2008 &
September 23 - September 25, 2008
(two part course)

February 24 - February 26, 2009 &
March 24 - March 26, 2009
(two part course)

What will the course encompass?

  • The principles of the DuBard Association Method as appropriate for K-2, and individuals with communication disorders, dyslexia/learning
  • Developmental stages of auditory and visual development
  • The Northampton phonetic symbol system for teaching sound-symbol relationships, multiple spellings of sounds, long and short vowels
  • Oral and written language skill development
  • The DuBard Association Method as part of the school curriculum
Who should attend the course?
  • Kindergarten Teachers
  • 1st-Grade and 2nd-Grade Teachers
  • Learning Disabilities Teachers
  • Special Educators
  • Speech-Language Pathologists
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Registration Information

Individuals who wish to enroll on an academic credit basis must be admitted/readmitted to The University of Southern Mississippi before the registration process may be completed. More complete information on the credit option may be obtained through ...

The University of Southern Mississippi
Office of Professional Development & Educational Outreach
118 College Drive #5136
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
(601) 266-4186

To receive credit, individuals will be required to attend the course, meet competency requirements, and complete a project. The University of Southern Mississippi offers 4.0 hours of CEU credit or graduate credit for this course. See the brochure and registration form for details.



Brochure and Registration Form Availability

To obtain a course brochure and registration form for the course:

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Hattiesburg Housing Information

There are several hotels near the university. Please call an area hotel to make the necessary reservations.

Cabot Lodge 1-800-225-9429 Fairfield Inn 1-800-228-2800
Comfort Inn 1-800-221-2222 Hampton Inn 1-800-426-7866
Comfort Suites 1-800-228-5150    

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Course Instructors

Course Director Maureen K. Martin, Ph.D. Director, USM DuBard School
Speech-Language Pathologist
Teacher of the Deaf
DuBard Staff Daphne S. Cornett, M.S. Speech-Language Pathologist
  Olivia W. Farish, M.S. Speech-Language Pathologist
Teacher of the Deaf
Kay Roseberry, M.S. Speech-Language Pathologist
Michele L. Schraeder, M.S. Speech-Language Pathologist

 

DuBard School Accreditation

The DuBard Association Method training course of the DuBard School for Language Disorders at the The University of Southern Mississippi holds accredited status from the International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council (IMSLEC) for its instructional programs at the teaching, trainer of teaching, therapy, and trainer of therapy levels.

IMSLEC is a nonprofit corporation formed in 1995 to accredit organizations that offer programs to prepare specialists in multisensory structured language programs. Click this IMSLEC link for more information.

The USM DuBard School for Language Disorders is approved by the CEB of ASHA to offer continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology. Professional Development at your site may qualify for CEUs (intermediate level; professional area). Arrangements must be made prior to the course. ASHA Continuing Education Provider approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures. Click this ASHA link for more information.
For more information concerning the DuBard Association Method, click this Contact Us link for the DuBard School.
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Page last updated on June 3, 2008
http://www.usm.edu/dubard/course.html