Speech-Language Pathology Credit
The program offers up to 1.65 CEUs (Intermediate level; Professional area).
These credits are available for attendance at the conference only. See below for credit information for individual pre-conference workshops.
CONFERENCE: APRIL 7-9, 2016
The Science of Imagination: Cultivating Curiosity and Creativity in Our Schools
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
SLP participants will be able to:
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Describe the importance of imagination and creativity (1)
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Apply strategies to promote creativity and pretend play (2)
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Provide strategies for improving self regulation and curiosity (3)
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Explore how curiosity affects the brain and improves learning (4)
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Discuss the cognitive science behind the arts, dance and creativity (5)
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Identify ways to use technology, art and making to boost creativity (6)
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Explain the benefits of redesigning schools and spaces to improve learning (7)
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Use fiction and Harry Potter books to teach math, science and reading (8)
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Examine how emotions and motivation are connected to creativity (9)
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Explain how literary fiction improves empathy, thinking and learning (10)
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PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS - APRIL 7, 2016 - 8:30 AM - 12:35 PM
The program is offered for 0.40 CEUs (Intermediate level; Professional area). These credits are available for attendance at this pre-conference workshop only.
#1. Guiding Students to Build Brains for Creative and Cognitive Success
Workshop Schedule: 8:30am - 12:35pm
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
SLP participants will be able to:
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Review strategies designed to help students engage in learning using several skill sets designed to activate their developing brain networks
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Describe these brain networks of judgement, analysis, reasoning and cognitive flexibility
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Discuss ways to help students succeed in the face of unpredictable, 21st century problems
Presented by Judy Willis, MD, EdM and Malana Willis, MEd
Financial disclosure – Judy Willis is receiving an honorarium for her presentation. She is an author with ASCD for which she receives royalty payments. Non-financial disclosure – Judy Willis has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Financial disclosure – Malana Willis is receiving an honorarium for her presentation. Non-financial disclosure – Malana Willis has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS - APRIL 7, 2016 - 8:30 AM - 12:35 PM
The program is offered for 0.40 CEUs (Intermediate level; Professional area). These credits are available for attendance at this pre-conference workshop only.
#2. Engaging Teens and Their Brains Through Passion, Novelty and Relevance
Workshop Schedule: 8:30am - 12:35pm
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
SLP participants will be able to:
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Discuss methods for engaging teenaged learners using passion, novelty and relevance
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Design classroom strategies that will promote deep thinking and understanding
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Explore targeted and specific strategies for grabbing and maintaining student engagement at all three levels: behavioral, emotional and cognitive.
Presented by John T. Almarode, PhD
Financial disclosure – John Almarode is receiving an honorarium or his presentation and also has a financial relationship with Corwin Press and Author House, Inc. Additionally he plans to reference/cover contents of his book(s). Non-financial disclosure – John Almarode has no non-financial relationships to disclose.
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PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS - APRIL 7, 2016 - 8:30 AM - 12:35 PM
The program is offered for 0.40 CEUs (Intermediate level; Professional area). These credits are available for attendance at this pre-conference workshop only.
#3. Executive Functions and Creativity
Workshop Schedule: 8:30am - 12:35pm
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
SLP participants will be able to:
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Define the relationships between executive function and other cogntive constructs, namely, creativity
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Analyze the current research findings that explore the relationship between creativity and executive functions capacities
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Discuss the implications of the relationship between creativity and executive functions for learning and production in and out of the classroom.
Presented by George McCloskey, PhD
Financial disclosure – Dr. McCloskey is receiving an honorarium for his presentation. He is an author with Taylor & Francis and Wiley for which he receives royalty payments. Non-financial disclosure – Dr. McCloskey has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS - APRIL 7, 2016 - 8:30 AM - 12:35 PM
The program is offered for 0.40 CEUs (Intermediate level; Professional area). These credits are available for attendance at this pre-conference workshop only.
#4. Creativity and Imagination: Unlocking the Power of Imagination
Workshop Schedule: 8:30am - 12:35pm
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
SLP participants will be able to:
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Explore ways to target imagination in schools and convert a typical standards-based lesson to one that utilizes imagination
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Link imagination to four creativity skills and discuss the implementation of varied types of strategies and techniques to access imaginative thinking
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Discuss the importance and need to help make creativity and imagination a national imperative in schools.
Presented by Patti Drapeau, MS
Financial disclosure – Patti Drapeau is receiving an honorarium for her presentation. Non-financial disclosure – Patti Drapeau has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS - APRIL 7, 2016 - 8:30 AM - 12:35 PM
The program is offered for 0.40 CEUs (Intermediate level; Professional area). These credits are available for attendance at this pre-conference workshop only.
#5. Imagineering K-12 Classrooms: Designing a Theme Park Attraction To Teach STEM and STEAM Inquiry, Creativity and Innovation
Workshop Schedule: 8:30am - 12:35pm
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
SLP participants will be able to:
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Create a “Real World Project” with hands-on tools designed to prepare students for the world that is their future
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Explore such topics as STEM, Inquiry/Project Based Learning, patent research, storyboarding, sketch ideas, building models, testing ideas, presentations and how to complete the project
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Discuss ways to intentionally and structurally go about teaching kids to think critically, so they will be deeply engaged in STEM learning
Presented by Howie DiBlasi, MA
Financial disclosure – Howie DiBlasi is receiving an honorarium for his presentation. Non-financial disclosure – Howie DiBlasi has no non-financial relationships to disclose.
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PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS - APRIL 7, 2016 - 8:30 AM - 12:35 PM
The program is offered for 0.40 CEUs (Intermediate level; Professional area). These credits are available for attendance at this pre-conference workshop only.
#6. Active and Engaging Learning for the Classroom with Movement and Creative Dramatics
Workshop Schedule: 8:30am - 12:35pm
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
SLP participants will be able to:
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Explore how to use improvisation and active learning in a way that can boost student literacy skills and content knowledge
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Demonstrate active learning strategies that help students develop interdisciplinary literacy skills and social studies content knowledge
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Review the skills that are crucial for student learning: listening, teamwork, communication, idea-generation, vocabulary and more
Presented by Katherine McKnight, PhD, MEd and Richard M. Cash, EdD
Financial disclosure – Katherine McKnight is receiving an honorarium for her presentation and also has a financial relationship with Jossey-Bass Publishers.. Non-financial disclosure – Katherine McKnight has a non-financial relationship with National Louis University.
Financial disclosure – Richard Cash is receiving an honorarium for his presentation and also has a financial relationship with Free Spirit Publishing. Non-financial disclosure – Richard Cash has no non-financial relationships to disclose.
