DuBard School
 for Language Disorders

The 14th Annual DuBard Symposium
Dyslexia and Related Disorders
February 4 - 5, 2010
Plan to Join Us at Southern Miss
Who Should Attend?
Speech-Language Pathologists
Elementary and Special Educators
Allied Health Professionals
School Psychologists
School Administrators
Parents

Location
Thad Cochran Center
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, Mississippi

ASHA and USM Continuing Education Credit Available

Click here for the symposium brochure.

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Sponsored by ...
    The University of Southern Mississippi
    DuBard School for Language Disorders
    

In partnership with ...
The University of Southern Mississippi
Office of Professional Development and Educational Outreach

Featuring Nationally Known Speakers

R. Malatesha Joshi, Ph.D.
Professor of Reading Education
Texas A & M University

Bev Smallwood, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
The Hope Center
Hattiesburg, MS

Sample Topics

Spelling as the Foundation for Literacy
Multisensory for Middle School
How to Read with your Child
Dyslexia 101—the Facts
Linking Language Development and Pre-Reading
Taking Care of Yourself while Taking Care of the Children

For More Information Contact

Missy Schraeder at the DuBard School
601-266-5223

Location Details

The symposium will be held at the Thad Cochran Center on The University of Southern Mississippi campus in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Parking for this event will be accessible by entering the campus on Golden Eagle Avenue from West 4th Street.

Driving Directions

Arriving on I-59 from the north or south ...
Approaching Hattiesburg from the north or south on I-59, take the Hardy Street exit. Turn east on Hardy Street. Continue on Hardy Street to 38th Avenue. Turn left. Continue to the intersection of 38th Avenue and West 4th Street. Turn right onto West 4th Street. Turn right at the second traffic light onto Golden Eagle Avenue. Take the third left into the Visitor Parking Lot.
Arriving on US Highway 49 from the south ...
Approaching Hattiesburg from the south on U.S. Highway 49, turn left onto Hardy Street at the US Highway 49 / Hardy Street intersection. Take an immediate right onto Service Drive. Follow Service Drive (running parallel to Highway 49) to the traffic light at West 4th Street. Turn left onto West 4the Street. Turn left at the first traffic light onto Golden Eagle Avenue. Take the third left into the Visitor Parking Lot.
Arriving on US Highway 49 from the north ...
In less than one mile after passing through the I-59 interchange, follow the sign on the right indicating an exit to the Coliseum and 4th Street. Take the West 4th Street exit (green sign on right says Coliseum) and turn left on the service road. Turn right onto West 4th Street. On West 4th Street, turn left at the first traffic light onto Golden Eagle Avenue. Take the third left into the Visitor Parking Lot.
Arriving on US Highway 98 from the west ...
Approaching Hattiesburg from the west on U.S. Highway 98, continue straight through the I-59 interchange. This will put you on Hardy Street, the main street which runs in front of the USM campus. Continue on Hardy Street to 38th Avenue. Turn left. Continue to the intersection of 38th Avenue and West 4th Street. Turn right onto W. 4th Street. Turn right at the second red light onto Golden Eagle Avenue. Take the third left into the Visitor Parking Lot.
Click here for the driving directions in Adobe PDF file format.

Meeting Room Note

Thermostats in the meeting rooms are maintained at 72° for large groups.
Please dress accordingly.

Registration Options

For more details contact us

By mail: The University of Southern Mississippi
Office of Professional Development & Educational Outreach
118 College Drive #5136
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
By phone: (601) 266-4186
(601) 266-4187
8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday - Friday
In person: International Center
5th floor, Room 505
USM Hattiesburg campus 
8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday - Friday
By fax: (601) 266-5839
Some Registration Fine Print

    - Registrations are transferable but not refundable.

 
Special Symposium Sponsors and Exhibitors

Sponsors

Announcement pending ...

 

Exhibitors

Announcement pending ...

Relevant DuBard School Accreditation

The USM DuBard School for Language Disorders is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology.

See various course information for the number of ASHA CEUs, instructional level, and content area. ASHA CE provider approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures. Click this link for additional ASHA information.

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