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Maximizing Your Language Therapy:
Innovative Language Interventions for Small Group and In-Class Instruction

A NEW Seminar Presented by Char Boshart, M.A., CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist

Learn Language Therapy Specifically Designed for School SLPs Serving K-6

• Do dozens of practical language activities to use in pull-out therapy and/or in-class instruction
• Learn critically important concepts about reading and writing, and merge-methods to network with verbal language
• Apply straightforward and fun strategies to increase functional and academic vocabulary knowledge and use
• Learn creative and resourceful service delivery options—whether you’re using RTI, part of RTI, or the discrepancy model
• Discover realistic and doable techniques to effectively initiate teacher collaboration—and as a result, teachers will come to you

Take a deep breath and get ready to learn!  In this practical and interactive seminar Char Boshart, an experienced public school speech-language pathologist, accomplished author, and energetic seminar presenter will engage you in dozens of ready-to-use language therapy activities and ideas.  These classroom-tested techniques and research-based strategies are specially designed to connect language interventions to classroom instruction and academic state standards.

This information-packed course answers the following questions clearly and explicitly, and arms you with insightful, fresh ideas:  from how to initiate collaboration, to caseload issues, to substantive strategies on language and reading, to practical methods that address how children learn.  At the end of the day, you’ll feel rejuvenated with an innovative perspective, and ready to implement your new-found practical techniques.

What your colleagues say about Char…

“This is the best seminar I have ever attended!  I learned more in this seminar than in some semester courses.” 

“A delightful and informative seminar!  Char is a dynamic speaker.  So much valuable information, I can’t wait to start!”

“The material is highly organized and easy to access.  I’ve learned some great skills to go back and immediately try with my children.”

“Char presents important information and makes it relevant to my work with kids.”

Schedule

2009

October 22 St Louis, MO
October 23 Kansas City, MO
November 12 Omaha, NE
November 13 Sioux Falls, SD