Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

Upcoming Event!

Language and Literacy: An Update

September 19, 2011

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Participants will gain knowledge and develop their understanding about:

  • New neurology and neuropsychology learning about brain systems and the impact (observed and potential) of these findings on language and literacy development.

  • Linking sensory, motor, and language systems of the brain to clinical diagnoses of hearing, speech, language, reading, and writing.

  • Varying sources of language in the contexts of developmental or learning profiles.

  • Differential diagnosis for instructional purposes.

  • Cross-disciplinary professional communication and collaboration to improve reading, writing, and oral language development and achievement in children.

  • Current and ongoing efforts to get evidence-based instruction in the classroom.

    Program Information:
    Please contact Dr. Mariana Newton at: mnewton3@triad.rr.com

    Credit:
    UNC Greensboro is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology. This program is offered for .7 CEUs (Intermediate-Advanced level; Professional area). The State Department of Public Instruction continuing education credit is also available.

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    Agenda Language and Literacy: An Update PDF

    Sponsored by:
    The Beverly Babcock Dodson-Mariana Newton Continuing Education Endowment in Communication Sciences and Disorders was established by Beverly’s mother, Martha Babcock Bird and her husband, Frank Bird. The endowment makes it possible for The University of North Carolina at Greensboro to welcome scientists, speech-language pathologists and audiologists for continuing exploration of new ideas, research, and applications in addressing the needs of persons with communication disorders.

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