About Your Instructor – Courtney Seidel

Uniquely Qualified Instructor

Courtney Seidel is a highly experienced Speech-Language Pathologist and outstanding national presenter. She brings years of PreK-12 experience as a school-based SLP and state SLP leader. In addition, her roles include serving as a diagnostician, educational consultant, and university clinical supervisor. Courtney will present a structured dismissal process that she has refined through years of practical experience. Courtney co-authored A Guide to School Services in Speech-Language Pathology (Plural Publishing, 2022) and Best Practices: Teaching Students with Communication Disorders (Cognitive Press, 2019). She is also the author of When and When Not to Dismiss Students From Your Caseload, the extensive digital resource handbook you will receive at the seminar.

Join Courtney for a fun and informative day filled with powerful and practical approaches to determine a student's readiness for dismissal. You will leave with the knowledge, structure, and materials needed to strengthen your intentional practices around dismissal.

What Your Colleagues Say About Your Presenter

"Courtney has an amazing ability to make information accessible by providing multiple real-life examples and scenarios. Her practical strategies for dismissals can be implemented the same day, or very soon after the seminar. This is incredibly beneficial as a busy school-based SLP!"
– Lauren Wirth, SLP

"This was one of the best seminars I've attended. Courtney was so knowledgeable, helpful and I loved how she presented and shared information and resources."
– Lisa Potruch, SLP

"This seminar was packed with very thoughtful, specific, useful information! Courtney is extremely knowledgeable and relatable."
– Rebecca Beveridge, SLP

"Courtney was incredible. Without question this was the most practical/applicable information I've ever received at a training. Courtney is so knowledgeable and she shared an abundance of materials I can't wait to sort through. Her presentation skills are unmatched! What a great day of learning!"
– Emily DeFazio, SLP

"This was by far the most helpful presentation/class I have attended in over 15 years of practice as an SLP. I loved Courtney's presentation style, materials, delivery, and the content of her presentation."
– Nicole Kuhrt, SLP

"One of the best presentations I have attended. Courtney was an outstanding presenter and provided a wealth of ideas and resources for us to use."
– Susan Carner, SLP

"Excellent seminar! I appreciate all of the resources and practical information when considering dismissal for students."
– Emily Johnson, SLP

"This was probably the most useful workshop/seminar I have attended in years. I loved all of the resources and scripts Courtney provided. The information is much appreciated!"
– Jennifer Hamilton, SLP