2026 Educational Evenings:

DeafBlind 101

In order to receive continuing education credit for this course, participants will be required to complete a self-assessment which will include stating three things learned related to learner outcomes and how this information will be applied in the workplace.

Date & Time:
    • Thursday, April 16, 2026
    • 7:00 - 8:00 pm CST / 6:00 - 7:00 pm MT

Presented by:

Amy Scepaniak, M.S., TSVI/COMS/CLVT

Course Description: 

This session provides foundational knowledge about deafblindness, emphasizing the unique impacts of combined hearing and vision loss on communication, learning, and access. Participants will explore common etiologies, communication modalities, and best‑practice strategies—including tactile approaches and individualized supports. Through reflection and application, learners will deepen their understanding of dual sensory loss and gain practical tools to enhance meaningful interaction and accessibility for individuals who are deafblind. View the full course description here.

Register now:

Register for DeafBlind101 Educational Evening here

2025 LIVE Educational Evenings workshops completed courses:

"New" Speech Norms: Implications & Application for the School-Based SLP

Presented by: Beth Carlson, M.A., CCC-SLP

March 26, 2025: 7:00 - 8:00 pm CST / 6:00 - 7:00 pm MT

Empowering Families: The Journey and Impact of Hands & Voices

Presented by: Liz DeVelder, M.A., CCC-SLP and Meaghan Neuberger
January 21, 2025:  7:00 - 8:00 pm CST / 6:00 - 7:00 pm MT

2024 Fall LIVE Educational Evenings workshops completed courses:

NAVIGATING ETHICAL DILEMMAS IN THE WORKPLACE
Presented by Liz DeVelder, MA, CCC-SLP
November 18, 2024: 7:00 - 8:00 pm CST / 6:00 - 7:00 pm MT
This course is now closed and completed. 

2024 SD EHDI Collaborative Update
Presented by: Coral Dirks, AuD, PhD, Shelby Hintze Jepperson, MPH, CPH, Baylee Abraham, B.A, and Melissa Mikkelson, B.A.
November 6, 2024: 7:00 - 8:00 pm CST / 6:00 - 7:00 pm MT
This course is now closed and completed.
 

2023 Spring LIVE Educational Evenings workshops completed courses:

Treatment Considerations for Brain Injury
Presented by: Heather Hewitt, MS CCC-SLP, CBIS & Rebeca Schmitz, PT, DPT, CBIST

February 2, 2023: 7:00 - 8:00 pm CST / 6:00 - 7:00 pm MT

This course is now closed and completed. 

Literacy Intervention Approaches for Pre-kindergarten Children with DLD
Presented by: Jess Schneider, SLP-D, CCC-SLP

7:00 - 8:00 pm CST /  6:00 - 7:00 pm MT

This course is now closed and completed. 

Imposter Syndrome
Presented by: Liz DeVelder, M.A., CCC-SLP

March 20, 2023: 7:00 - 8:00 pm CST / 6:00 - 7:00 pm MT

This course is now closed and completed. 

Feeding Tips and Strategies for the Early Intervention SLP
Presented by: Vanessa Anderson-Smith, MA, CCC-SLP COM

April 19, 2023: 7:00 - 8:00 pm CST /  6:00 - 7:00 pm MT

This course is now closed and completed. A form by April 26, 2023 and your certificate will be emailed to you the following week.

Continuing Education 

  • Live workshops will be registered for ASHA Continuing Education credit and a certificate of attendance will be issued.
  • Recorded workshops will be available when presenters agree to allow recording. These will be available to SDSLHA members to complete for a certificate of attendance. ASHA CE credit will not be submitted for viewing of recorded workshops. Attendees may choose to use submit self-recorded Certification Maintenance Hours (CMH). See below for details.
  • Using a Certificate of Attendance for ASHA Certification Renewal: Self-recorded CMHs are activities you complete and document, instead of being tracked by the ASHA CE Registry. You do not need to obtain prior approval from ASHA for the activities you choose. The activities will count toward your 3 year interval as long as they meet ASHA’s certification maintenance standard for professional development and acceptable activities. You are required to maintain your own documentation for all self-recorded CMHs. You will only need to submit documentation to ASHA if you are notified of being selected for an audit.