Two-Day Conference: 2026 Conference for School-Based Speech-Language Pathologists (Grades PK-12) Presented by Speech Pathologists For Speech Pathologists

Choose from 21 Strategy-Packed Conference Sessions

Uniquely Qualified Instructors

Allison Cloutier, MS, CCC-SLP is an experienced speech language pathologist who has worked in public and private schools as well as in an outpatient pediatric private practice. Allison is well known for her ability to easily integrate many students' speech and language needs into motivating and engaging activities. You'll leave Allison's sessions with a wealth of practical therapy strategies you can use immediately with your students.
*ASHA-required disclosure statement for Allison Cloutier:
Financial: Presenter for the Bureau of Education & Research and receives honorarium compensation.
Non-Financial: No relevant nonfinancial relationships exist.

Sarah James, MS, CCC-SLP is an experienced school-based speech-language pathologist and an outstanding national presenter. Sarah specializes in connecting speech-language skills and literacy development. She has comprehensive training and experience working with students on literacy development, both inside and outside the general education classroom.
*ASHA-required disclosure statement for Sarah James:
Financial: Presenter for the Bureau of Education & Research and receives honorarium compensation.
Non-Financial: No relevant nonfinancial relationships exist.

Laura Baskall Smith, MS, CCC-SLP brings years of experience as a school-based SLP, private practitioner, consultant, and supervisor. Laura received the 2016 ASHA Media Award for garnering nationwide awareness for Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS). She enjoys sharing her unique knowledge and perspective as both a SLP and parent of a child with multiple speech and language disorders. Her dynamic presentations blend cutting-edge research with practical, real-world strategies you can use immediately.
*ASHA-required disclosure statement for Laura Baskall Smith:
Financial: Presenter for the Bureau of Education & Research and receives honorarium compensation.
Non-Financial: Author of Overcoming Apraxia and receives royalty payments.

You will be required to fully attend the program, actively participate, and complete a program evaluation.
Have your ASHA Account Number available at the seminar if you will be completing forms for the ASHA CE Registry.

Conference Agenda

Who Should Attend

School-Based Speech-Language Pathologists Serving Grades PreK-12

About BER Live Online Events

With the current health challenges, all BER in-person PD events are currently being presented in a Live Online format:

• Outstanding Instructors
  All programs are led by outstanding BER national trainers
• Extensive Resource Handbooks
  You'll have access to an extensive digital Resource Handbook before, during and after your seminar
• Highly Interactive
  You'll be able to ask questions in real time and interact with the instructor and other participants
• Program Guarantee
  As we have for 48 years, we guarantee the high quality of our programs. If you are not satisfied, we'll give you a 100% refund.

ASHA - CEUs

Special Benefits of Attending

Comprehensive Digital Resource Handbook
You will receive an extensive digital resource handbook, specifically designed for this conference. Included in the handbook are resource materials for ALL conference sessions, even those you don't attend. These materials include:

• Powerful, current strategies for speech-language pathologists supported by the latest research and best practices in school settings
• Treatment strategies every SLP should know
• The latest in technology resources designed for SLPs and language development

Semester Credit Option
Up to four graduate level professional development credits are available with an additional fee and completion of follow-up practicum activities. Details for direct enrollment with University of Massachusetts Global, a nonprofit affiliate, will be available at this program.

Meet Inservice Requirements
Participants of both the Live Online Seminar and those completing the Recorded Version online can receive a certificate of participation that may be used to verify five continuing education hours. State CEUs are available for both versions of the course. For specific details, visit www.ber.org/ceus.

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