EACT Initiative, Inc.

This self study course is designed to support speech-language pathologists and other leaners in identifying key features of African American English (AAE) across linguistic domains. The course explores strategies to promote more effective assessment and service delivery for AAE-speaking students. 0.1 ASHA CEUS Pending

This live webinar course is designed to support speech-language pathologists in identifying key features of African American English (AAE) across linguistic domains. The course explores strategies to promote more effective assessment and service delivery for AAE-speaking students. 0.1 ASHA CEUs

This course, using a Critical Race Theory framework, supports speech pathologists in identifying key features of African American English dialect across linguistic domains. The course explores methods for effective assessment & support for AAE-speaking students with and without identified disorders. Participants will learn to effectively advocate for AAE speakers and to promote awareness and understanding among educational stakeholders. 0.2 ASHA CEUs

This course supports speech-language pathologists and educators in promoting equitable assessment, treatment (where appropriate), and instruction for AAE-speaking students. Participants examine strategies to improve assessment and identification of appropriate therapeutic targets. 0.15 ASHA CEUs

Culturally relevant and sustaining pedagogy are vital to effective service delivery. This course examines Black culture and identity and supports clinicians of diverse backgrounds in incorporating this rich content into therapy. Participants explore the significance of events such as Black History Month and Juneteenth as they relate to the Black experience in contemporary society. Participants will learn to effectively and respectfully incorporate content into therapy. 0.15 ASHA CEUs

In this course participants will examine the practice of cultural policing in school settings and its relationship to involvement in the school-to-confinement pipeline. Participants explore factors placing students at risk for involvement in remedial and punitive programs. Finally, participants explore strategies to improve student self-advocacy and equip educational stakeholders with strategies to disrupt the school-to-confinement pipeline. 0.15 ASHA CEUs

Participants will define and explore cultural-linguistic policing in schools. Participants will discuss potential impact of racism and cultural-linguistic policing on academic performance and student mental health. Finally, participants will outline culturally sustaining pedagogies that can be incorporated into instruction and intervention. 0.15 ASHA CEUs

This course surveys culturally relevant teaching and culturally sustaining pedagogies. School-based speech-language pathologists explore methods for incorporating these practices into service delivery to promote more equitable outcomes for global majority students. 0.15 ASHA CEUs

This course, using a Critical Race Theory framework, supports post-secondary faculty/staff in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) programs in identifying implicit and explicit race and class biases related to instruction and learning. With a focus on culturally responsive pedagogy, the course guides educators in developing content & instruction that is inclusive to a diverse student body and that prepares students for provision of equitable services for diverse populations. 0.2 ASHA CEUs

This course examines strategies and methods for advocating African American students across educational settings. Participants will identify barriers to educational access, analyze components of culturally sustaining pedagogy, and learn the benefits of partnering with various educational stakeholders to improve equity and access to educational opportunities for African American students. 0.15 ASHA CEUs

This live webinar examines race and class intersectionality as factors impacting access to and agency in healthcare and service delivery. Attendees explore issues relating to inequitable health outcomes including personal biases and social determinants of health. Attendees identify tangible steps to advocate for minoritized groups. 0.2 ASHA CEUs

Language Acquisition and Development | Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Education | Race and Class Equity | Title IX | Racism, Discrimination, and Implicit Bias | School-to-Confinement Pipeline | Disproportionality in Special Education | Equitable Assessment and Service Delivery | Curricular Content and Equity | Therapy in International Contexts | Equity Issues in Social Work | Equity Issues in Occupational Therapy | Equity Issues in Speech-Language Pathology