CELF Spanish feedback needed
September 28, 2009
Pearson is doing a review of the CELF in Spanish. There are a lot of opinions out there about the CELF’s effectiveness (both good and bad). Here is your chance to offer feedback.
> Dear Valued Customer,
>
> Pearson/PsychCorp is considering certain revisions to the CELF-4 and
> would like your feedback on the assessment.
> If you currently use CELF-4, you are invited to take a very
> important survey regarding various subtests on this assessment so
> that we may obtain a better understanding of your practice needs
> when it comes to using the CELF-4.
> In appreciation of your time, you will receive a $20 VISA Gift Card
> via mail for your completed survey. The survey should take 7 to 15
> minutes of your time.
>
> Please click on the link below to access the survey.
> http://www.surveymk.com//s.aspx?sm=2j8QtpRTpUAQ2nHNZSRS0Q_3d_3d
>
> Thank you for your time!
>
>
> Sincerely,
> Pearson/PsychCorp
> 19500 Bulverde Rd
> San Antonio, TX 78259
Bilinguistics Presentations in Austin, TX
September 21, 2009
Hello everyone,
We are happy to announce that we will be presenting throughout the academic school year at Region 13 in Austin, TX. Here is our schedule and the content.
Best,
Scott
Bilingual SLP Leadership Group
2009-10
9/22/09 - Ethics and Bilingualism - ETHICS CEUs
· When families deny bilingual services, obligations for therapy
– denying bilingual SLP?
· When do we test in both languages?
· Obligations of school districts, providing interpreters,
assessment and intervention
· Obligations of monolingual SLPs
· Disproportionality data and service delivery
· IDEA vs. ASHA guidelines
12/10/2009 - Teacher Training
· Training teachers to make appropriate referrals
· What to look for in a bilingual student
· Training teachers to provide interventions
- RtI – short term, measurable interventions
- Instructional – supporting student access to the general
curriculum
2/9/2010 - Relationship between Phonology and Reading
· Phonological basis for reading
· One language vs. two
· Transparency and transference
· Intervention Strategies for SLPs
4/22/2010- Bilingualism and Special Populations (ASD, Cognitive
Disabilities, Multiple Disabilities)
· Assessment issues with special populations
· Language of intervention
· Bilingual AAC technology
· Use of sign language
VPI info in Spanish
September 14, 2009
Hi everyone,
I have been searching for info on Velopharyngeal Insufficiency in Spanish and on Cleft Palate. Let me know if you know of any resources. Here are a few that I have found so far.
http://www.medigraphic.com/pdfs/cplast/cp-2006/cp061j.pdf spanish
http://www.asalfa.org.ar/uploads/revistas/Tomo%2054%20%20N%202%20%202008.pdf
I also have a call regarding obtaining a copy of the booklet below in
spanish.
http://www.cleftline.org/docs/Booklets/SPE-01.pdf
Scott
Spanish Conversation Group in Austin
September 14, 2009
Hi everyone,
A Spanish conversation group has been put together in Austin, TX. Here are the details!
5:00 pm Tuesday, Sept 15th @ La Feria on S. Lamar
All levels of Spanish skills are welcome so long as you’re willing to do
your best to speak Spanish (i.e. if I hear you speaking too much English,
I will kindly redirect you:). Depending on your level, you may consider
bringing a Spn/Eng dictionary to facilitate your conversations!
You are welcome to extend this invitation to Spanish-speaking (regardless
of the level) friends whether they be teachers, SEES staff, spouses,
neighbors or whomever. Native and near-native speakers are especially
welcome to come and be good models for the rest of us!
Please keep in mind that this is a Spanish conversation group, not a
Spanish class. I can give you the name of a friend who actually teaches
Spanish to adults if that is more what you are looking for.
Another thing to keep in mind is that this will be very informal. Picture
hanging out with your friends, but in Spanish.
I hope to see you there!! 
Lisa