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BER will be closed Fri August 14th, 2026.

2 Day Event:
Schedule:
8:30 am – 3:35 pm
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November 16-17, 2026Rochester, NY
November 18-19, 2026Long Island, NY
Registration Fee:
First Day Only:
$325
Second Day Only:
$325
Both Days:
$595


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Two-Day Conference:
2026 Northeastern Conference for School-Based SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS (Grades PK-12)

Presented by Speech Pathologists For Speech Pathologists

Bureau of Education & Research - Professional Staff Development Conference

Highly Effective, Use-Tomorrow Therapy Strategies!

Choose from 21 Strategy-Packed Conference Sessions

  • Speech-Language Therapy Resources
  • Hundreds of Practical Strategies
  • … and Much More!
ASHA CEUs Available

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Uniquely Qualified Instructors

Maribeth Plankers, MS, CCC-SLP is an outstanding national presenter and highly experienced school-based speech-language pathologist. She brings years of school-based experience, working with students of all ages and ability levels. MariBeth has provided services in public and private school settings. Her sessions are fast paced, engaging, highly practical, and filled with ideas you can use tomorrow in your therapy.
*ASHA-required disclosure statements:
Presenter for the Bureau of Education & Research and receives honorarium compensation.
ASHA CEU Administrator for the Bureau of Education & Research for which she receives compensation.
No relevant nonfinancial relationships exist.

Gina England, MA, CCC-SLP is a highly experienced school-based SLP and national presenter. She brings decades of PreK–12 experience working in a wide variety of schools and districts, supporting students with a broad range of communication and learning challenges. Gina understands the real-world challenges facing school-based SLPs and is passionate about helping them. Her sessions are full of practical, engaging ideas you can put to work the very next day in your therapy.
*ASHA-required disclosure statement:
Presenter for the Bureau of Education & Research and receives honorarium compensation.
No relevant nonfinancial relationships exist.

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:
Presenter for the Bureau of Education & Research and receives honorarium compensation.
No relevant nonfinancial relationships exist.

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

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Day 1

Opening General Session
Morning Sessions: Choose ONE Full Morning Session or TWO 70-Minute Sessions *One mid-morning break
Lunch Break
Afternoon Sessions: Choose ONE Full Afternoon Session or TWO 70-Minute Sessions *One mid-afternoon break

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Day 2

Morning Sessions: Choose ONE Full Morning Session or TWO 75-Minute Sessions *One mid-morning break
Lunch Break
Afternoon Sessions: Choose TWO 75-Minute Sessions *One mid-afternoon break

Who Should Attend

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

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CEU Info

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
UMASS Logo 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
At the end of the program, each attendee will receive a certificate of participation that may be used to verify hours of participation in meeting continuing education requirements.

   
 
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