Treating Childhood Apraxia in the Schools – A One-Hour In-Depth Review (Jackson Public Schools – 2024)

Mark Strait

Description: This session reviews (1) differentiating CAS from Articulation and Phonological Disorders, (2) order of syllable shapes to introduce in therapy, and (3) order of phonemes to introduce. Case studies as they relate to CAS treatment are reviewed.  Credits: ASHA: This course includes one hour of instruction (0.1 ASHA CEUs) Presenter: Lonnie Harris, Ph.D., CCC-SLP is a retired speech-language pathologist who … Read More

Update in Childhood Apraxia of Speech in the Schools – (Jackson Public Schools – 2024)

Mark Strait

ASHA Course Number: ASHA Course Credits: .3 CEUs (3 hours of instruction) This presentation will cover the characteristics of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), general diagnosis of CAS, and treatment considerations for children with CAS in the general education classroom setting. Instructor Information Learner Objectives At the end of this course, users will be able to: Explain the characteristics of … Read More

Curriculum and IEP Goals In a Culture of Collaboration (Jackson Public Schools – 2024)

Mark Strait

Description: This session will explain the importance of a collaborative culture between educators and SLPs in the school-based setting.  Emphasis will be placed on the alignment between IEP Goals, Learning Outcomes, Curriculum Standards and Functional Strategies, all of which support the co-teaching model and carryover of language skills into various settings.  Credits: This course is offered for 0.5 ASHA CEUs … Read More

Incorporating Resiliency in Therapy (Milwaukee Public Schools)

Mark Strait

Description: This session will address what it is to be resilient and why school-based professionals need to incorporate resiliency into treatment planning. We will discuss how to foster resilience when working with all students who have challenges in their life. These can include homelessness, an incarcerated parent, a history of trauma, and food insecurities, which impact school participation and performance. … Read More

FBA 2.0 Conducting FBAs from Initial Consent to Hypothesizing Function

Mark Strait

Course Title - "FBA 2.0: Conducting FBAs from Initial Consent to Hypothesizing Function" with picture of therapist and child

Description: This presentation is the second section of a 3-part series on School-based Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP). This webinar focuses specifically on FBAs on a more in-depth level to strengthen user knowledge. Each component will be defined. A variety of assessment tools will be identified and how to interpret their results within.  Attendees will walk … Read More

Developing Meaningful and Measurable IEP Goals

Mark Strait

Course title, "Developing Meaningful and Measurable IEP Goals" and picture of three blocks stacked on each other with "I" on top, "E" in the middle, and "P" on bottom.

Description: Participants will gain a better understanding of the importance of meaningful goals and strategies to ensure that measurable goals are included in students’ IEPs. Discussion will include the development of goals from the initial evaluation, how to implement IEP goals, reviewing/revising goals based on progress monitoring, and evaluating progress to consider dismissal from Special Education Services. Credits: ASHA CEUs: This … Read More

IEP Process and Fundamentals

Mark Strait

Course Title, "IEP Process and Fundamentals" with picture of therapist and child playing with large Lego like blocks.

Description: This Webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of compliant and quality IEPs including the purpose, process, and core components of the IEP. We will cover what an IEP is, how to prepare for an IEP, the IEP team, and considerations for the implementation of an IEP within IDEA regulations. Credits: ASHA CEUs: This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs … Read More

The SLP Role with Selective Mutism: Indianapolis

Mark Strait

 Selective Mutism is a complex issue resulting from an underlying social anxiety disorder that can lead to speech and language difficulties in young school-aged children, and can cause issues into adulthood if not treated. In this seminar, we will look at the characteristics of Selective Mutism and how to successfully evaluate and manage the disorder collaboratively with other key professionals.  … Read More