DuBard School for Language Disorders
DuBard Association Method® Seminar
IN PERSON OFFERING
January 24-26 & February 14-16, 2023
June 26-30, 2023
After taking the Basic Course in the DuBard Association Method®, the next step to furthering 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®
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 the DuBard School for details on registering for academic credit.
CEUs & Pricing Information
4.5 CEUs, Educator, and ASHA (intermediate level, professional area)
30 ALTA Credits
$1295 - Course materials, required textbook and lunches included.
$800 Plus Tuition // Academic Credit
Program completion requirements: Participants are expected to complete the entire program. Individuals who do not complete the full program will not be recommended for ASHA CEUs. No partial credit will be provided. All participants will need access to a device with internet access to complete the course if attending virtually.
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 |
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DuBard School Accreditation
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The DuBard Association Method® training course of the DuBard School for Language Disorders at the The University of Southern Mississippi holds accredited status from the International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council (IMSLEC) for its instructional programs at the teaching, trainer of teaching, therapy, and trainer 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. |
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For more information concerning the DuBard Association Method®, email alison.webster@usm.edu
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Disclosure Statements
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Dr. Missy Schraeder is a nationally certified speech-language pathologist, Certified Academic Language Therapist and 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 the 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. Nonfinanical - No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists. |
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Mrs. Patricia Martin is a nationally-certified speech-language pathologist and Certified Academic Language Therapist and 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 the 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, and 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 the 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 is a nationally certified speech-language pathologist and Certified Academic Language Therapist and 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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