Workshops/Trainings/Presentations
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Presented by Margo Kinzer Courter
The following presentations are available for professional development at your work place , sponsored conferences, or conventions. Online live webinars are also available.
Customized Presentations are Available Upon Request
Keynote: 1. The Day in the Life of a Speech-Language Pathologist
2. Why We Do What We Do
Dyslexia and Other Language Based Learning Disabilities: The SLP's Role
With the implementation of Every Student Succeeds Act, more focus is placed on screening and identifying students who are at risk for dyslexia - a language based learning disabiity. Speech-Language Pathologists play a vital role in supporting literacy development through targeting the form, content, and use of language. This presentation will concentrate on language skills for speaking and listening that will directly impact reading and writing.
Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Evaluation and Practical Treatment Strategies - This presentation provides the framework for evaluating CAS based on ASHA's 2007 position statement on this disorder. Treatment strategies include proven approaches and strategies for effective remediation.
Speech Sound Disorders and the Impact on Literacy Development - There is significant evidence regarding students with speech sound disorders and morphology/phonology skills. This seminar brings together working on speech sound disorders, morphology and phonology at the same time for the best outcome for correcting speech sound errors and boosting literacy skills at the same time.
Maximizing the Effectiveness of Your Language Therapy - This workshop provides effective and easy to implement strategies for the morphology, phonology, syntax, pragmatics and supra linguistic skills.
Language Differences vs. Language Disorders for English Language Learners and English as a Second Language - This seminar provides information regarding the morphology, phonology, syntax, and semantic foundations in order to build connections quicker for language skill acquisition.
The Language and Literacy Connection: SLPs Unique Role in Literacy Development and Dyslexia - As a full day seminar this training includes narrative development, morphology, phonology, and syntax. As a 1/2 day training, it would concentrate on either narrative development or the language domains.
The Three Tiers of Vocabulary - Based on Beck,McGowan and Kucan's work on vocabulary acquisition, this seminar provides practical techniques for increasing basic concepts, high frequency and curriculum based vocabulary skills. **** Great for Teachers and Resource Teachers!
A Language Processing Disorder: What It Is and How We Treat It - Psychologists will often state in their reports that the student has a language processing disorder or when a student has difficulty following directions in the classroom, the teacher may say, "I think it is language processing." Or, SLPs often use this term when they know that the difficulties are more than the 5 domains of language. Learn what a processing disorder is and how we can effectively evaluate and treat it.
Can't Remediate that /R/? Try this Technique - This hands on workshop applies motor learning to remediating the /r/ sound. This approach can be used for all speech sounds and more specifically to that /r/ that just won't remediate.
Project Based Language Therapy: Integrating into Classroom Projects, STEM and STEAM - This seminar supports speech-language pathologists and resource teachers in integrating goals into classroom projects or using a project based design in language therapy.
Collaboration Among Teachers and Speech-Language Pathologists - This workshop is designed for teachers and speech-language pathologists for methods of collaboration within the classroom. The more collaboration that occurs - the better the outcome for each student.
How to Improve Your Presentation Skills - This hands on workshop targets adults who want to improve their ability to present. This includes skills needed for business meetings to large audience presentations.
Upcoming Workshops
Offered through Courter Communications
Please contact Margo directly through the website or email/call (courtercx@gmail.com or 317-696-9954) to inquire/schedule. Workshops can be offered in person or through online webinars.
Due to COVID 19, BER and IED are offering these webinars online. Please check their websites for dates. Search for the following cities.
Offered through the Bureau of Education and Research
Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Evaluation and Treatment
April 24, 2020
May 6-7
Language Processing Disorder: What It Is and How to Treat It
April 27-30, 2020 Anaheim, Pasadena, Fresno, Sacramento, CA
May 11-15, 2020 Cincinnati, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Champaign and Chicago, IL; Milwaukee,
Offered through The Institute for Educational Development
The SLP's Unique Role in Supporting Students with Dyslexia and Other Language Based Learning Disorders
May 4 and 5, 202 Detroit, MI, St. Louis, MO
Now Available in Our Store
Collaboration Among Teachers and Speech-Language Pathologists 2nd ed
by Margo Kinzer Courter & Morgan Geise
Testimonials
"It is great to have a practicing speech-language pathologist who understands what we do!"
"Margo held my attention throughout the day!"
"Margo presents hands on strategies that I can use immediately with my students!"
"Great presentation and lots of applicable materials."
"Margo is knowledgeable and offers great examples."
FAQs
- Margo Kinzer Courter has 30 years of experience in grades preK through 12th grade
- She provides practical hands on workshops
- She is available for school districts, co-ops, state associations, and conferences
- She can provide the topics above or customize for your group
- She provides a pdf that can be printed or downloaded
- She will provide a handbook for an additional fee to cover printing costs