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Perspectives is now an online only publication!
In 2008, Special Interest Division member publications, Perspectives, will be published online only. The Divisions are going to this new format:
- To save some GREEN. Increases in content and frequency of publication coupled with increasing postage costs have put a strain on Division budgets. Publishing online only will free up resources that can be allocated to other Division programs and member benefits.
- To be more GREEN. Online publishing is a positive step environmentally; it saves resources (paper, energy) associated with publishing hardcopy.
- To respond to affiliates' interests in accessing content online.
- To provide new benefits (e.g., archived issues).
Child Language Assessment
Division 1, Language Learning and Education sponsored an online Web Event on Contemporary Issues in Child Language Assessment (archived content) in May.2007 Topics for Division 1 Perspectives
Perspectives in 2007
Look for these exciting topics in Division 1's Perspectives this year!
- March: Evidence-Based Practice
- July: Phonological Disorders in CLD Populations
- October: Developmental Mortor Speech Disorders
AAC in the Schools
Division 12, Augmentative and Alternative Communication sponsored a live forum event September 12. Missed the event? You can view the exchange between participants and experts: AAC in the Schools: Strategies for Success.
NOTE: Due to the popularity of this event, many questions could not be posted at the time of the event. The experts will post responses to some of these through Sunday, September 17. So check back for new content from the experts! No new questions can be asked at this time.
A discussion of this topic has begun in the ASHA forums. Unlike a live forum event, there is no time limit for posting. Access is open to all ASHA and NSSLHA members.
Access Schools
Sign up for Access Schools, a new, free e-zine that will be delivered to your e-mail inbox! Access Schools is a bimonthly update specifically aimed at addressing the needs and interests of school-based speech-language pathologists!
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Grant Opportunities
This year, Division 1 offered three outstanding grant opportunities for Division 1 affiliates only. Each served as a means of providing direct support to affiliates who want to conduct research. Special consideration was given to submissions that advance current evidence based practices, or suggest new strands of evidence-based research.
Specialty Recognition in Child Language
For information on specialty recognition in child language, visit our Clinical Specialty Recognition page.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Division on Language Learning and Education is to provide leadership, advocacy, and professional development for affiliates who serve individuals with developmental language impairment; and to promote collaboration among professionals in all settings related to conducting research, exchanging information, and providing programs and services concerning language learning and the impact of language impairment on personal, social, academic, and vocational success.
Topics
Issues that Relate to Children Across the Age Ranges
- Multicultural issues
- Cultural/linguistic diversity in language learning and effects on literacy learning
- Research strategies for studying children with language or phonological disorders who also speak English as a second language or a vernacular dialect of English
- Policy and service delivery issues related to cultural/linguistic diversity in educational and other settings
- Research strategies for studying the efficacy of educational/intervention processes
- Efficacy of alternate service delivery models
- Efficacy of facilitated communication
Focus Area 1. Zero to Two and Early Childhood
- Methods for identifying children at risk for language disorders
- Early communicative development, emergent literacy, and the changing role of the speech-language pathologist
- Severity ratings and eligibility criteria for preschool children
- Policy and service delivery issues for young children with developmental disabilities or atypical language learning
- Early phonological development
Focus Area 2. School-Age Children and Youth
- Literacy, learning strategies, and school success
- Educational reform and inclusion
- Severity ratings and eligibility criteria for school-age children
- Changing roles of the speech-language pathologist in language and literacy learning
- Research strategies for the study of language learning, including phonology
- Policy and service delivery issues for school-age children with atypical language learning
- New competencies for professional preparation, retraining, and specialization
- New models for linking assessment with intervention
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Affiliate Benefits
Perspectives, our peer-reviewed publication
Published three times annually—in May, June, and October, Perspectives on Language Learning and Education features:
- News of division activities
- Invited articles on research and clinical topics (CEUs can be earned through self-study of the newsletter; see Continuing Education below)
- Articles on professional, practice, and legislative and regulatory issues
Check out the October 2005 issue:
Indexes and back issues
- Division 1 Perspectives Indexes: The cumulative indexes [PDF] (Author, Subject, and Title) of all articles published through 2005 are available online. Note: Division 1 affiliates may request a complimentary paper copy from the ASHA Action Center (1-800-498-2071).
- Order Back Issues of Division 1's Perspectives! Check out topics covered in past issues [PDF] of our newsletter. Click on Ordering Back Issues on the right-hand margin of this page.
Continuing Education
Division 1 is a continuing education provider for events, such as institutes and workshops, and self-study of the newsletter. The division sponsors a Short Course, seminar, and other presentations at the annual ASHA Convention.
- CEUs for self-study of Perspectives: The division publication contains continuing education articles. Only Division 1 affiliates may earn ASHA continuing education credit by completing self-study questions related to those articles.
- Short Course: Division affiliates are eligible for a 50% discount on a Short Course at ASHA Convention.
E-mail List
Division 1 offers affiliates the opportunity to join an exclusive (for Division 1 affiliates only) E-mail List.
Networking
Affiliates have the opportunity to identify others with interest in language learning and education by means of affiliate membership meetings, e-mail list participation, and an exclusive affiliates-only Web forum.
Representation Within ASHA
- The Division 1 Coordinator represents the Language Learning and Education Special Interest Division within the ASHA Board of Division Coordinators.
- The Steering Committee responds to ASHA requests for input regarding policy, guidelines, committees, and other issues.
- Affiliates have the opportunity to provide input to the division leadership and ASHA.
Steering Committee
Members
Division Coordinator: Lynne E. Hewitt, Bowling Green State University, Department of Communication Disorders
Associate Coordinator: Judith M. Vander Woude, Calvin College, CAS Department
LaVae Hoffman, University of Virginia
Lisa Hammett Price, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Betty Sutton, Jackson State University
Ex Officios
Brian B. Shulman, Monitoring Vice President for Professional Practices in Speech-Language Pathology
Gwendolyn D. Wilson, Monitoring Vice President for Professional Practices in Audiology
Leigh Deussing, Associate Director, Special Interest Divisions
Division Volunteer Program Managers
Perspectives Editor: Donna Boudreau, Portland State University
Associate Editor: Mona R. Griffer, Marywood University
CE Administrator: Betty Sutton, Jackson State University
Email List/Web Site Coordinator: Lisa Hammett Price, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Grants Administrator: LaVae Hoffman, University of Virginia
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