Language and Literacy Conference

Language and emergent literacy lay the foundation for children’s journey into literacy and reading. This 4-hour conference will cover various topics impacting language and literacy. The impact of late-identified hearing loss on early language and literacy development will be shared through a personal family story and how professionals helped to create a plan to untangle the complex web of communication disorders that were present. Expect to leave this session armed with practical tools and actionable insights for nurturing emergent literacy in preschoolers. Walk away with an understanding of the value of an interdisciplinary approach for ALL students, especially for students with language and learning challenges. Attendees will also receive concrete tools and strategies to implement right away to improve literacy outcomes for students. Finally, how SLPs can empower successful advocacy for specific reading concerns and address the roadblocks that typically exist when working between laws and regulations will be discussed.