Webinars

Building Better Readers: Focus on Vocabularys
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Presented by Shari Robertson, PhD, CCC-SLP

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Shari Robertson is a Professor of Speech-Language Pathology and Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Research at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She was a two-term PSHA President and co-chair of the 2010 ASHA Convention. Prior to obtaining her doctorate at University of Wisconsin-Madison, Shari was a school-based SLP and special education supervisor for 16 years. Dedicated to translating research to clinical applications, she is known for her highly-interactive, practical and entertaining presentation style.

Research tells us that a strong oral vocabulary is critical to the development of reading and writing.  To build better readers, we must help our students become word conscious – to learn to pay attention to words as well as to enjoy learning about words.  Participants in this webinar will be provided with practical, proven, interactive (and fun!) strategies to build vocabulary for students of all ages and ability levels.

At the conclusion of this webinar, attendees will be able to explain the role of oral vocabulary in the development of reading and writing, engage students in empirically supported activities to create word-consciousness and incorporate research-driven vocabulary building strategies into small-and large group instruction.

Webinar fee:
$35 - PSHA Members
$60 - Non Members

More information and login procedures will be provided after registration. 

Continuing Education:


This program is offered for .15 CEUs (intermediate level, professional area)

Act 48 Clock Hours
PSHA is an approved provider by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to sponsor Continuing Education programs as required by ACT 48. This program is offered for 1 clock hour. Individuals attending the program must arrive on time and stay the duration of the program in order to receive Act 48 Professional Education hours.