CESA 5 2025 SLP Institute

CESA 5 Speech-Language Pathologists Institute

Monday, February 24, 2025

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Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Event Website:  https://slpinstitute.cesa5.org/

PURPOSE: This 2-day Institute provides Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) with a wide variety of strategies to support various communication needs. Our speakers cover current topics for SLPs. Our unique setup allows direct interaction with multiple vendors, including therapy, educational materials & assistive technology strategies. The Institute also allows SLPs to reconnect with the extended community of school-based SLPs. In addition to our distinguished keynote speaker, this conference features vendor exhibits, one ethics session, and fabulous door prizes provided by our wonderful vendors.

Monday Keynote Speaker

Jennie Bjorem, M.A., CCC-SLP, is a recognized expert in the field of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) and holds advanced training and expertise as acknowledged by Apraxia Kids™. Her primary focus lies in parent education and addressing the challenges associated with CAS. Currently, Jennie maintains a small caseload of children with CAS, ensuring hands-on involvement in her field of expertise.

In addition to her clinical work, Jennie is the owner of Bjorem Speech Publications, where she is dedicated to the mission of creating diverse, inclusive, and functional products. This commitment reflects her broader vision for supporting individuals with speech-related challenges and promoting inclusivity in educational resources.

Registration Fee: $300 for both days

Students: Special pricing for full-time students is only $125 for both days. Register with your University email account (email hodgsont@cesa5.org and we will adjust your fee).

When paying by check or PO, please include a copy of your NeonOne confirmation email.

Mail to: CESA 5, 626 E. Slifer St., Portage, WI  53901

Lodging

You can make your hotel reservations by calling Glacier Canyon Lodge, Wisconsin Dells, at 1-800-867-9453.

Discounted room rates are in effect until January 24, 2025

Single Occupancy Room: $90 - Double, Triple, or Quad Occupancy Room: $119

Rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes, (currently 12.25%) in effect at the time of check-in unless proper tax-exempt documentation is provided prior to check-in.

Reference Leader #964511 to be linked with The 2025 SLP Institute.

For questions regarding registration: Taber Hodgson (608) 745-5423 or email: hodgsont@cesa5.org

Conference Coordinator: Erikke Nystrom-Grothaus (608) 745-5440

Dietary Restrictions:  CESA 5 makes every effort to accommodate basic dietary needs such as vegetarian, gluten-free, and basic food allergies.  To better serve our guests will dietary restrictions or allergies, please go into your constituent profile and update the dietary restriction section. Notice of a special dietary need must be made in advance of the event.

CANCELLATIONS:  Registered participants will receive a full refund if they cancel at least 10 working days before the conference. Because of our commitments to the conference facility, presenters, vendors, and participants, no refund of any kind, for any reason, will be given for cancellation requests received after February 10, 2025.  CESA 5 cannot make exceptions to this policy.  Registrations are transferable within your organization.  Any lodging cancellations are the responsibility of the participant and are not subject to any refund by CESA 5.  CESA 5 WILL NOT CANCEL THE CONFERENCE DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER.

ASHA CMHs: This conference is not part of the ASHA CE Registry, which means it will not show up automatically in your ASHA CE Registry report.  It is the participant's responsibility to submit a copy of the provided certificate of attendance with the other necessary documentation when submitting the 3-year Certification Maintenance renewal paperwork.  Please refer to http://www.asha.org/certification/maintain-ccc for further clarification.  A Certificate of Attendance with seven hours each day will be furnished based on your attendance.  Participants attending the Ethics Training will be provided with a certificate of completion (1 hour).