Summer Workshop

2019 Summer Workshop

Monday, June 3rd, 2019
9:00AM - 3:30PM
Registration 8:30AM
Fort Hays State University
Albertson Hall Room 169
Hays, KS 67601

Powerful Tools to Grow Language and Adapt Curriculum
Course Description: Join us in this workshop as we introduce ideas, curricula and materials that will not only meet the needs of each student, but will also make your life easier. We will explore the four implementation pillars for supporting individuals with complex communication and learning needs: education, communication, access, and social/emotional learning. Participants will learn to use the Snap + Core First Boardmaker and other resource to develop specific strategies for supporting success within each of the pillars, both for the therapy room and the classroom. After the workshop, you will walk away with practical resources to use immediately. 

Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:
- Define complex communication and learning
- List four implementation pillars for supporting students with special needs
- Describe three resources to support learning, access, communication, and social/emotional development in the classroom or therapy setting

Presenter: Amber Dollar, M.Ed. is a seasoned educator and administrator. Prior to joining the Tobii Dynavox training team, Amber served in the public schools in numerous roles including teacher, special education coordinator, transition specialist, and curriculum writer. She is currently the Learning Delivery Manager for Tobii Dynavox and has presented workshops nationally and internationally.

This course is approved for 0.5 ASHA CEUs (Introductory level, Professional Area)
and 5 continuing education units for SLPs – KDADS LTS-S0017. Participants also have the option to earn an electronic badge and one graduate credit hour (with additional assignment to be completed after workshop attendance, see registration information for details on graduate course fee).

Registration Information 

• Anyone attending this event must pre-register through Tobii Dynavox.
  • If you do not receive an email registration confirmation, please contact the Tobii Dynavox Solutions Consultant: Andrew Lewis by email Andrew.lewis@tobiidynavox.com or by phone 913-225-4004
• There is a $75 registration fee for this event paid to Fort Hays State University. This fee will cover the 0.5 ASHA CEUs and 5 State of Kansas KDADs CEUs. After completing registration with Tobii Dynavox, you will receive an email within 5-7 days from infoslp@fhsu.edu confirming registration and providing the link to finalize and pay for the registration.
  • Registration is non-refundable 
  • Priority Deadline is Friday, May 10th, 2019. 

• Please contact the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department if you are interested in graduate credit by phone (785) 628-5366 or email infoslp@fhsu.edu. 
• FHSU is offering a 1 credit hour graduate course (optional)
  • Individuals interested will need to complete a non-degree application. 
  • There is a $40 application fee
  • Email unofficial transcripts listing conferred degree to gradschool@fhsu.edu 
  • Finalize enrollment by paying for the course in TigerEnroll 
    • Course information: SLP 869 Topics in SLP & AUD: Powerful Tools to Grow Language and Adapt Curriculum
  • Complete the course and earn electronic badge and graduate course credit on transcript

Dining Options

There will be breaks with refreshments offered throughout the workshop. During the lunch break you will have time to check out a variety of local restaurants.  Local places to eat include The Golden Q, Taco Shop, The Press, Gellas, Cancun Mexican Grill, Gutch's, On the Rocks and much more! If you’d rather stay on campus, FHSU also has a Starbucks, Grab and Go and Mondo’s Subs in the Memorial Union.

Parking Options

There are a few parking lots available (one across from the Memorial Union, one behind Stroup Hall, and Gross Colesium. Check out the campus map for reference. 

If you have questions, please contact the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department by emailing infoslp@fhsu.edu or calling 785-628-5366!