Course Details

Course # 20805
Fostering Self-Advocacy in Elementary-Aged Students with Hearing Loss

Disclosure: This course is presented by Cochlear Americas in partnership with AudiologyOnline.

CEUs/Hours Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; ACAud/1.0; AG Bell - LSLS/1.0; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0

Course Abstract

Fostering self-advocacy in elementary-aged students with hearing loss is a complex, multi-parameter endeavor. This course will introduce adaptation of the instructional concepts of coaching and gradual release of responsibility involving the constituents (the student, the family, and the school personnel) and the 3-prong continuum involving the "operator" (the student), the "equipment" (ALDs), and the "listening environment". Specific examples will be provided to optimize the course participants understanding of these concepts.

Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.

Course Learning Outcomes

Preview Exam

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to list the multiple parameters of self-advocacy development in children with hearing loss.
Upon completion of this course, participants will compare the basic concepts of coaching and gradual release and be introduced to a variety of strategies/techniques to promote self-advocacy in children with hearing loss.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to access a variety of resources available to support and develop successful self-advocacy skills in elementary-aged children with hearing loss.

Time-ordered Agenda

15-25 Minutes	Construcción de los fundamentos
25-45 Minutes	Implementar el coaching y la liberación gradual en los años elementales
45-55 Minutes	Recursos
55-60 Minutes	Preguntas y respuestas

Average Rating (45 Reviews)

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Review by: Member on March 5, 2013

Easy to follow and a I liked the videos

Review by: Member on January 9, 2013

Review by: Member on January 5, 2013

Gave me additional confidence that the program I have developed for my students and families is highly effective and appropriate.

Review by: Member on December 26, 2012

Information is not used actively in the schools with studetns and I will share this information with our team

Review by: Member on December 14, 2012

good info

Course Information

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Course Presenters

Ann Baumann, MS, CCC-SLP, LSLS AVEd

Preschool Teacher for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing program at Salem Heights Elementary

Ann Baumann, MS, CCC-SLP, LSLS AVEd

Ann is a Speech/Language Pathologist and LSLS AVEd and serves as the Preschool Teacher for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing program at Salem Heights Elementary, Salem-Keizer Public School’s Center Site for children with hearing loss. Ann received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Pathology from University of Northern Iowa and her Master of Science in Communication Disorders from the University of Wisconsin at Steven’s Point. Ann is also a graduate of the First Years Program through the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. This intensive program provides in-depth training in the areas of listening and spoken language development for children with hearing loss. Ann received certification as a Listening and Spoken Language Specialist (LSLS) Auditory Verbal Educator from Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in September, 2008. This summer, Ann was part of the Teacher Training Program with the Global Foundation for Children with Hearing Loss, providing auditory/verbal training for professionals, parents and children in Vietnam.

Marcia Zegar, MA, CCC-SLP

Speech/Language Pathologist

Marcia Zegar
Marcia Zegar, MA, CCC-SLP, LSLS AVEd

Marcia is a Speech/Language Pathologist and LSLS AVEd serving the Elementary Center Site for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Students at Salem Heights Elementary, Salem-Keizer Public Schools, Salem, Oregon. Marcia received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. She graduated Summa Cumme Laude and received the Royalty Memorial Award from the Communication Science Department. Marcia continued her studies and was awarded the Masters of Arts in Speech/Language Pathology from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. She has over 50 post-graduate hours focusing her studies on literacy development and listening/spoken language intervention with deaf/hard of hearing children. Marcia also is a certified Reading Specialist and has an Exceptional Learner Endorsement. She has received multiple grant opportunities to support parent training, technology intergration, listening/spoken language and literacy development, along with peer interaction with children with hearing loss from a variety of funding agencies. In September, 2008, Marcia was awarded the certificate of Listening and Spoken Language Specialist (LSLS) Certified Auditory Verbal Educator from the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Nothing to disclose

Disclosure: Presenters are paid consultants for Cochlear Americas. There are no non-financial relationships to disclose.

Continuing Education Information

CEUs/Hours Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; ACAud/1.0; AG Bell - LSLS/1.0; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0

Passing an online exam will be required to earn continuing education credit.

Please Note: The CEU exam and course evaluation must be completed within 30 days of course registration.

Event participation is free, but you must be a CEU Total Access member to complete the exam and earn the continuing education credit.

American Academy of Audiology

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Australian College of Audiology

AudiologyOnline courses are approved for Continuing Education Points by the Australian College of Audiology. Automatic ACAud Approval Number 20000. This course is offered for 1 CEP.

AG Bell - Listening and Spoken Language Credential

This course is offered for 1 hours of CE Credit from the AG Bell Academy for Listening and Spoken Language. For an explanation of content areas, please view pdf listing all 9 "domains."

British Academy of Audiology

This course has been accredited with 1 CPD point/s by the British Academy of Audiology.

Canadian Academy of Audiology

The Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA) supports and assists its members in the attainment of continuing education towards an individual professional development plan as required by their Provincial Regulatory Colleges and Provincial Associations. Audiology Online is an approved provider of educational activities for CAA members. Each hour of activity may be counted as one Continuous Learning Activity Credit (or equivalent) as allowed by the applicable regulatory college or association.

International Hearing Society

This program is approved by the International Hearing Society and its educational committee, the International Institute for Hearing Instruments Studies. To learn more about earning IHS CE Credit, click here.

Kansas Department of Health and Environment

Kansas Department of Health and Environment: Approved for 1 continuing education clock hours for Kansas licensed Audiologists by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Long-Term Sponsorship number LTS-S0035.

AudiologyOnline.com is approved by the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board to provide CEUs, approval number PDP 267.

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