CE Available Credits:

Credits for Speech/Language Pathologists:

The program offers 1.75 CEUs (Intermediate level; Professional area). 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

SLP participants will be able to:

• Describe the neurological underpinnings of reading, math, written language and spelling disorders
• Define the specific subtypes of reading, math, spelling and written language disorders in children
• Track evidence-based intervention strategies with each learning disorder’s subtypes
• Develop an appropriate assessment battery of children’s learning needs based upon eight core cognitive constructs
• Analyze a specific case study and develop a research based intervention strategy to share with the class based upon the neurodevelopmental profile of the child  
• Evaluate the relevance of neuroscience research for informing intervention decision making

Steven G. Feifer, DEd, NCSP, ABSNP, is an internationally renowned speaker and author in the field of

learning disabilities who has authored six books on learning and emotional disorders in children. He has 19 years of experience as a school psychologist, and was voted the Maryland School Psychologist of the Year in 2008 and the National School Psychologist of the Year in 2009. He is also a diplomate in school neuropsychology and a faculty instructor in the ABSNP school neuropsychology training program. Financial disclosure – Dr. Feifer is receiving a speaking fee for his presentation. He is an author with School Neuropsych Press for which he receives royalty payments. Non-financial disclosure – Dr. Feifer has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.

Public Information Resources, Inc. (PIRI) is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. PIRI maintains responsibility for the program. Psychologists and school psychologists must complete the evaluation form in their program book in order to receive credits. This program will provide 20 hours of CEs.

Credits for Certified Counselors:

Public Information Resources, Inc. is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP solely is responsible for all aspects of the program.  This program will provide 20 hours of CEs. 

Credits for Educators: State Department of Education:

PIRI is able to provide credits that qualify for the education departments in most states and are accepted by most districts. You may wish to check whether your state's Department of Education requires special approved provider status. PIRI is a specifically approved provider in the Departments of Education in the states of TX and CT.

Credits for School Social Workers:

Public Information Resources, Inc., has applied for up to 20 Category I credits to social workers through the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) collaborative through Boston College and Simmons College Schools of Social Work.

Credits for Educational Therapists:

Public Information Resources, Inc. is approved to provide continuing education credits for Education Therapists through The Association of Educational Therapists (AET). This program will provide 20 hours of CEs.