NJSHA / NJIDA Annual Conference

NJSHA/NJIDA Annual Spring Joint Conference is a joint venture between The New Jersey Speech-Language Hearing Association and the NJ Branch of the International Dyslexia Association, to present a one day conference that will benefit the wide range of members for both associations.

2012 NJSHA/NJIDA Spring Conference
March 28, 2012

Brochure and Registration.

Ken Apel, PhD, CCC-SLP
Words Study: Using A Five-Block Approach to Improving Literacy Skills

Kenn Apel, PhD, CCC-SLP is Professor and Director of the School of Communication Science and Disorders at The Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, and a Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Over the last two decades, he has conducted research on spoken and written language and literacy abilities. Dr. Apel has authored and/or coauthored numerous peer-reviewed articles, books, book chapters, software programs, and an instructional curriculum. Currently, his research focuses on the underlying linguistic components that support the development of reading and spelling, including morphological awareness and orthographic processing. He is the former Editor-in-Chief for Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in the Schools (2007-2009) and has served as guest editor or associate editor for other professional journals.

Abstract
Students’ academic, vocational, and social success hinges on their reading and writing abilities. This workshop takes an integrated look at two areas of literacy development: word-level reading and spelling. The relationship between language and reading and writing skills will be highlighted. Specific guidelines/suggestions will be offered for assessment, instruction, and remediation.

At the completion of this event, participants will be able to identify target developmental milestones for word-level reading and spelling, develop specific skills for assessing and remediating word-level reading and spelling deficits, discuss the relationship between spelling and reading and explain the research underlying evidence-based practice in this area.

Agenda

8:00 AM	Registration Continental Breakfast
8:45 AM	Welcome: Daria Lippmann Joan Bruno, PhD, CCC-SLP President, NJSHA Deardre Rosenberg, MA President NJIDA Introduction: Monique Kaye, MS, CCC-SLP
9:00 AM	Overview – Word-Level Reading & Spelling Developmental Milestones
10:00 AM	Development continued Teaching the Pronunciation of Words Teaching the Meaning of Words
10:30 AM	Leg Stretch Break
10:45 AM	Assessment Measures and Strategies
12:00- 1:00 PM	Lunch – provided
1:00 PM	Instruction/Intervention Strategies Phonemic Awareness Activities tied to Word-Level Reading and Spelling (e.g., Continuous Voicing) Orthographic Pattern Awareness Activities (e.g., Word Sorts)
2: 00 PM	Leg Stretch Break
2:15 PM	Strategies continued - Morphological Awareness Activities (e.g., “Word Relatives”) MGR Activities (e.g., “Picture This”)
3:30 PM	Adjourn

 

DEADLINE for registration is March 14, 2012.
There will be no registration at the door.

DISCOUNT: School Districts can send five teachers for the price of 4. Please submit the five registration forms together.

For additional information or membership applications, please call:
NJSHA (888) 906-5742
NJIDA (908) 876-1179

Directions
New Jersey Turnpike: (Northbound/Southbound) Exit 13A or 14 “Newark International Airport.” Coming into the airport follow signs for Marriott Hotel.

Garden State Parkway: (Northbound) Exit 140 to US 22 East, travel 4 miles to southbound US 1 & 9 to Airport
Entrance (bear left). Coming into airport follow signs for Marriott Hotel.

(Southbound) Exit 142 to NJ 24 East/I-78 to southbound US 1 & 9, to Airport Entrance (bear left). Coming into airport follow signs for Marriott Hotel.

Interstate 80 East: Take I-80 East to New Jersey Turnpike South to Exit 14 or 13A. Follow signs for “Newark International Airport.” Coming into the airport follow signs for Marriott Hotel.