This interactive presentation/Q&A will review basic components of graduate school applications in CS&D, while explaining the importance of researching each unique graduate program of interest. Audience members will steer the conversation with their questions. All welcome!

Note: This is an informal presentation/Q&A and will not be recorded.

Speaker:

Mianisha (Misha) Finney, PhD, CCC-SLP
UW-Madison Communication Sciences & Disorders: Teaching Faculty & Academic Advisor

Dr. Misha Finney joined the University of Wisconsin – Madison’s Department of Communicative Disorders in August 2016. Her work focuses on teaching and advising students in the undergraduate program. She is excited for any opportunity to help demystify the graduate school application process.

Disclosures – Dr. Finney is employed by UW-Madison and receives a salary. No other relevant disclosures exist.

Learning objectives:

• Explain why researching graduate programs is important; why exploring each unique graduate program and knowing the unique requirements of each program is important.

• Explain the purpose of a personal statement and list the three main components of a personal statement.

• Explain the purpose of a resume and list multiple ways to organize a resume.

This event is complimentary for WSHA Student members.  Please join or log into your member profile to receive the special rate.  If your NSSLHA/SAA Chapter is an Affiliate member of WSHA students of the chapter receive free membership.  Contact WSHA@badgerbay.co (not .com) for more information.

Please make plans to join us for the 2023 WSHA Fall Schools Conference! 

Our featured topic "Morphosyntactic Development from a Language and Literacy Perspective" will be presented by Patty Becker, PhD, CCC-SLP.  

Children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) commonly present with morphosyntactic deficits in English and other languages.  These deficits place them at an increased risk for reading and writing disabilities.  Speech-language pathologists with explicit knowledge of morphological and syntactic development, assessment, and intervention can improve children’s oral and written language skills.

During this event, participants will examine the morphosyntactic development of children with DLD from a language and literacy perspective.  The presenter will share research and resources that address oral and written language relationships, morphosyntactic norms, goals, and markers of DLD, formal and informal assessments, and evidence-based interventions. 

Prior to the event, participants will select and read an article of interest from the Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools (LSHSS) April 2020 forum on morphosyntax assessment and intervention for children.  They will use their selected reading(s) to engage in small group, research-to-practice conversations during the session.  Throughout the session, participants will explore intervention materials, children’s books, games, websites, and other resources for promoting morphosyntactic skills.  They will have the opportunity to network and create a morphosyntactic “make-and-take.”     

Register by September 15, 2023 and receive a $25 discount on registration.  
Special discounts are available for WSHA members who bring 2 or more colleagues. Email WSHA@badgerbay.co for the discount code.

We look forward to seeing you there!  

Patty Becker, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Lecturer
UW-Whitewater, Communication Sciences and Disorders Department

Dr. Patricia A. Becker has 26 years of experience as a speech-language pathologist working with children in preschool through 8th grade. She has a doctorate in Language and Literacy and 9 years of experience as a professor in the teacher preparation program at Cardinal Stritch University. Currently, she is a lecturer at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater.  She teaches arts-integrated language and literacy methods and practicum courses to undergraduate students, and has published articles on teaching language and literacy through the visual arts and problem-solving in sociodramatic play. She is also the author of a children's picture book.

Disclosures:
Financial - Dr. Becker is employed by the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater and receives a salary. She also receives royalties for her children's picture book.  
Non-financial - No relevant disclosure exist.

Learning Objectives:
Following this course, participants will be able to:

- Describe the roles of and relationships between morphology and syntax in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

- Identify morphosyntactic norms, goals, and markers of Developmental Language Disorders (DLD).

- Discuss research and implement evidence-based interventions that promote children's morphosyntactic skills.

Schedule

Schedule is subject to change.

Friday, October 6th

7:00-7:30 am Registration and Breakfast

8:00-9:30 am Presentation

9:30-9:45 am  Break with Exhibitors

9:45-11:15 am Presentation

11:15-11:45 am Exhibitor Showcase and Networking

11:45 am-12:45 pm Lunch and Advocacy Presentation

12:45-1:15 pm Break with Exhibitors

1:15-3:15 pm Presentation

3:15- pm Adjourn

Registration Rates
Register by September 15th and receive $25 off!

	Student -or- Lifetime Member Rates: Early Bird / Standard	Regular Member Rates: Early Bird / Standard	Non-Member Rates: Early Bird / Standard
Full Conference Package (Friday)	$30 / $55	$125 / $150	$200 / $225

Registration rates include conference materials, breakfast, lunch, and breaks as listed on the conference schedule.

Special discounts are available for WSHA members who bring 2 or more colleagues. Email WSHA@badgerbay.co for the discount code.

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be received by September 15, 2023. A $50 administrative fee will be deducted from your refund. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after September 15, 2023. Refunds will NOT be given for no-shows.

More Information & Questions

For full details regarding convention presentations please visit the conference website at www.wisha.org. For questions, please contact the WSHA office at 920-560-5642.

Attire

Business casual attire is acceptable for all conference events.

Continuing Education

ASHA credits will be available.

Please make plans to join us for the 2023 WSHA Fall Schools Conference being held on Friday, October 6th at Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI! 

The Wisconsin Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Association (WSHA), is an organization with over 70 speech-language pathology and audiology professionals. As you can see from our event schedule, there are several opportunities for exhibitors and sponsors to showcase their product or service. Don't wait, register today as space is limited!

Our featured topic "Morphosyntactic Development from a Language and Literacy Perspective" will be presented by Patty Becker, PhD, CCC-SLP.  

Children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) commonly present with morphosyntactic deficits in English and other languages.  These deficits place them at an increased risk for reading and writing disabilities.  Speech-language pathologists with explicit knowledge of morphological and syntactic development, assessment, and intervention can improve children’s oral and written language skills.

During this event, participants will examine the morphosyntactic development of children with DLD from a language and literacy perspective.  The presenter will share research and resources that address oral and written language relationships, morphosyntactic norms, goals, and markers of DLD, formal and informal assessments, and evidence-based interventions. 

Prior to the event, participants will select and read an article of interest from the Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools (LSHSS) April 2020 forum on morphosyntax assessment and intervention for children.  They will use their selected reading(s) to engage in small group, research-to-practice conversations during the session.  Throughout the session, participants will explore intervention materials, children’s books, games, websites, and other resources for promoting morphosyntactic skills.  They will have the opportunity to network and create a morphosyntactic “make-and-take.”     

We look forward to seeing you there!

Patty Becker, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Lecturer
UW-Whitewater, Communication Sciences and Disorders Department

Dr. Patricia A. Becker has 26 years of experience as a speech-language pathologist working with children in preschool through 8th grade. She has a doctorate in Language and Literacy and 9 years of experience as a professor in the teacher preparation program at Cardinal Stritch University. Currently, she is a lecturer at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater.  She teaches arts-integrated language and literacy methods and practicum courses to undergraduate students, and has published articles on teaching language and literacy through the visual arts and problem-solving in sociodramatic play. She is also the author of a children's picture book.

Schedule

Schedule is subject to change.

Friday, October 6th

7:00-7:30 am...........................Registration and Breakfast

8:00-9:30 am...........................Presentation

9:30-9:45 am...........................Break with Exhibitors

9:45-11:15 am........................ Presentation

11:15-11:45 am...................... Exhibitor Showcase and Networking

11:45 am-12:45 pm............... Lunch and Advocacy Presentation

12:45-1:15 pm........................ Break with Exhibitors

1:15-3:15 pm.......................... Presentation

3:15 pm................................... Adjourn

Sponsorship Opportunities
Event Sponsor

• Welcome attendees to Lunch

• Option to place promotional items (no literature) for your company for each attendee in session room.

• Standard 8 ft. skirted exhibit table.

• Company listing in WSHA Workshop program.

• Introduction of Representatives at Conference & inclusion in the Sponsor/Exhibitor Slide Show.

• Company recognition on WSHA Workshop website.

• Complimentary WSHA Corporate Membership (July 2023-June 2024).

• Includes all Exhibitor level benefits.
  
  

Exhibit Display

• Skirted table, two chairs and a table sign with your company's name. Two representatives allowed per space.  If more than two representatives wish to attend, additional badges may be purchased.

• Non-competitive exhibit viewing times.

• Roster of attendees distributed at the time of the WSHA Conference.

• Complimentary meals and refreshments during WSHA Conference.

Registration Rates

$5,000 - Event Sponsor

$500 - WSHA Corporate Member

$750 - Non-Member Exhibit Table
$50 - Electricity

Deadlines

Register by September 15, 2023 to ensure your company will be recognized in printed materials. Registration received after September 15, 2023 are not guaranteed to be included in onsite materials.

Continuing Education

ASHA credits will be available.

More Information & Questions

For full details regarding convention presentations please visit the conference website at www.wisha.org. For questions, please contact the WSHA office at 920-560-5642.

Please Save the Date for the 2024 WSHA Annual Convention that will be held February 1-2 at the Ingleside Hotel in Pewaukee.  Watch for more information coming soon!