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Continuing professional development helps speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and students maintain current knowledge and strengthen their clinical skills. As research, clinical practices, and service delivery models evolve, staying informed is essential to providing effective and ethical care.


NYSSLHA is committed to supporting ongoing learning within our professional community. Through webinars and other educational opportunities coordinated by NYSSLHA board members, we provide accessible programming that highlights emerging research, clinical strategies, and topics relevant to professionals across New York State.


These webinars are offered free to NYSSLHA members as part of our mission to promote professional growth, collaboration, and knowledge sharing within the field.






  • Cafecito & Grad School Chats

    • March 13, 2026
    • 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    • virtual
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    Join our chat!

    A space for SLP graduate students to ask questions and meet other graduates. Come and talk and share your stories. We are in this together. Drop in and bring your favorite drink!

    Your host, Ashley Mercado, and other recent graduates will join.

    Date: Friday, March 13, 2026

    Time: 5:30 pm EST


    Zoom Information

    Meeting ID: 818 6322 8327 

    Passcode: 542462



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  • Coffee Cart: Meaningful Participation in Social-Academic Learning

    • March 26, 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • virtual
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    Join our webinar!

    This webinar will describe a coffee cart program used in an 8:1:1 special education class to target social and academic goals. A framework for meaningful participation was used to foster school community for students with disabilities. 

    The model for the project included interprofessional practice between a special education teacher and a speech-language pathologist to design an inclusive learning environment.

    Member benefits: Access to the webinar and receive CEUs.

    NonMembers: Access to the webinar. If you would like to get CEUs, please pay the $10 processing fee here.


    Presenters:

    Danielle Fenner, Ed.D is the Director of Special Education at Marathon Central School and an adjunct lecturer at Binghamton University. With extensive experience in public education leadership and classroom practice, Dr. Fenner is committed to developing innovative student-centered programs that bridge academic instruction with authentic, real-world application. Dr. Fenner's professional interests include trauma-informed practices, social-emotional learning, trends in special education, and inclusive education models that increase meaningful access and participation for all learners. She is the recipient of the Civic Engagement Leadership Award and was honored with the Liberty Mutual Teacher of the Month Award (April 2017 and April 2019) and the Liberty Mutual Teacher of the Year Award (April 2019) in recognition of her innovative and community-centered educational initiatives.

    Cassandra Natali, MS, CCC-SLP is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Binghamton University.  Her areas of interest include the school-based services, social-emotional learning, language and emergent literacy development in preschool children, and biases in the field of speech-language pathology. Cassandra has been the recipient of several awards for her work in the schools, including NYSSLHA’s Distinguished Clinician Award in 2024 and ASHA’s Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Contributions in Preschool-Grade 12 Education Settings in 2025.



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