DuBard School
 for Language Disorders

Professional Development
DuBard Association Method Seminar

What are the Professional Development Seminar dates?

USM Hattiesburg Campus (unless otherwise specified)

June 9 - June 13, 2008
Dallas, TX
Contact Us for more location details
June 16 - June 20, 2008

What will the seminar encompass?

  • A review of the beginning levels of the DuBard Association Method
  • The structure of language as utilized at the various story levels of the method
  • Correlative programs: math, telling time, calendar work, and related subject areas
  • Classroom management for effective implementation of the method
  • Lesson planning
  • IEP development
  • Techniques for skill development
  • Development of materials
  • Task analysis of commercial textbook material for modification for children with language disorders
  • Transfer to texts
Who should attend the seminar?
  • Those who have successfully completed a three-semester hour course (or the equivalent) in the basics of the DuBard Association Method
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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 seminar, 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 brochure and registration form:

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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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Seminar 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
Brenda M. Goza, M.S Speech-Language Pathologist
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/seminar.html