DuBard School for Language Disorders
DuBard Association Method® Seminar
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Course Structure
This 45-hour course is comprised of two components. Participants access asynchronous online modules up to three weeks before the synchronous sessions. These modules included an overview of terminology, characteristics of different disorders, dyslexia, theories, and Northampton symbol production. Each module requires 80% accuracy on a brief quiz after viewing the videos. These modules are completed at the participant's own pace. The second component of the course is live synchronous sessions which may be completed online or face-to-face.
Spring Course
Asynchronous sessions:
January 8-26, 2024
Synchronous sessions:
January 30-February 1, 2024 / and February 27-29, 2024
Summer course
Asynchronous sessions:
June 3- 21 , 2024
Synchronous sessions:
June 24-28 , 2024
After taking the Basic Course in the DuBard Association Method®, the next step to your understanding of this method is within the Seminar. Advance your skills in this structured, phonetic, multisensory teaching-learning strategy that is Orton-Gillingham based in content and principles of instruction and has changed the lives of individuals with language disorders for over 60 years.
Topics Covered
- A review of the beginning levels of the DuBard Association Method®
- The structure of language as utilized at the various story levels of the method
- Correlative programs: math, telling time, calendar work, and related subject areas
- Individualized Education Program (IEP) development
- Lesson planning
- Development of materials
- Task analysis of commercial textbook material for modification for children with language disorders
- Syllable types and transfer to texts
Suggested Participants
- Those who have successfully completed a three-semester-hour course (or the equivalent) in the basics of the DuBard Association Method®
Pricing and CEU Information
$1295// register by December 20, 2023 or May 20, 2024
$800 plus // Academic Credit
4.5 CEUs, Educator
4.5 ASHA CEU's (Intermediate level, Professional area)
30 ALTA Credits
Individuals who wish to enroll on an academic credit basis must be admitted/readmitted to The University of Southern Mississippi before the registration process may be completed. Contact DuBard School to learn more.
Completion of this course may lead to national professional certification as a Certified Academic Language Practitioner (CALP) or Certified Academic Language (CALT) by the Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA).
Program completion requirements: Participants are expected to complete the entire program. Individuals who do not complete the full program will not be recommended for CEUs. No credit will be provided. If attending the course virtually, participants will need access to a device with internet access to complete the course. See the registration page for details on CEU credits.
Seminar Instructors
| Course Director | Missy Schraeder*, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, CALT-QI | Director, DuBard School, Speech-Language Pathologist |
| DuBard Staff | Misha Lee*, M.S., CCC-SLP, CALT-QI | Speech-Language Pathologist |
| Patricia Martin*, Ed.S., CCC-SLP, CALT-QI | Assistant Director, Speech Language Pathologist | |
| Alison Webster*, M.S., CCC-SLP, CALT-QI | Professional Development Coordinator, Speech-Language Pathologist |
| DuBard School Accreditation | |
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The DuBard Association Method® training course of DuBard School for Language Disorders at The University of Southern Mississippi holds accredited status from the International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council (IMSLEC) for its instructional programs at the teaching, instructor of teaching, therapy, and instructor of therapy levels. IMSLEC is a nonprofit corporation formed in 1995 to accredit organizations that offer programs to prepare specialists in multisensory structured language programs. Click this IMSLEC link for more information. |
| For more information concerning the DuBard Association Method®, email alison.webster@usm.edu. | |
Disclosure Statements
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Dr. Missy Schraeder is a nationally certified speech-language pathologist and Certified Academic Language Therapist-Qualified Instructor. She has presented at national conferences in the areas of oral and written language disorders/dyslexia, multisensory instruction, and apraxia of speech. Disclosure: Financial – She is employed by DuBard School for Language Disorders; course development and presentations are included in salaried duties. She is a co-author of DuBard Association Method® therapy materials and receives royalty payments. Nonfinancial - No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists. |
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Mrs. Patricia Martin is a nationally-certified speech-language pathologist and Certified Academic Language Therapist-Qualified Instructor. She holds licensure from the Mississippi Department of Education in the areas of speech-language, mild to moderate disabilities K-12, elementary education K-8, hearing disability K-12, and administration. Disclosure: Financial – She is employed by DuBard School for Language Disorders; course development and presentations are included in salaried duties. Nonfinancial - No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists. |
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Mrs. Alison Webster is a nationally certified speech-language pathologist, Certified Academic Language Therapist-Qualified Instructor. She holds Mississippi licensure in Speech-Language Pathology and an endorsement in Mild to Moderate Disabilities in Special Education. Disclosure: Financial – She is employed by DuBard School for Language Disorders; course development and presentations are included in salaried duties. Nonfinancial - No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists. |
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Mrs. Misha Lee is a nationally certified speech-language pathologist and Certified Academic Language Therapist-Qualified Instructor. She holds licensure from the Mississippi Department of Education in the areas of speech-language pathology, mild to moderate disabilities K-12, elementary education K-8, and hearing disability K-12. She has served as a speaker at parent and professional organizations at local, state, and national levels, as well as conducted number in-service programs and teacher workshops. Disclosure: Financial - Mrs. Lee is employed as a speech-language pathologist, DuBard School for Language Disorders; course development and presentations are included in salaried duties. Nonfinancial - No other non-financial relationship exists.
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