This webinar explores methods and strategies that school-based SLPs can use to improve educational access for populations identified as at-risk for being entangled in the school-to-confinement pipeline. The course supports SLPs in identifying key features and implications of the school-to-confinement pipeline by examining historical, legal, philosophical, and sociocultural factors that contribute to it. The course equips SLPs to increase other educational stakeholders’ awareness of issues pertaining to the school-to-confinement pipeline.

Learning Outcomes  
You will be able to:

• Outline and explain components of the school-to-confinement pipeline and how these create real barriers to education
• Employ restorative practices to advocate for and empower youth deemed at-risk for involvement in the school-to-confinement pipeline
• Promote awareness of the school-to-confinement pipeline among educational stakeholders

Presenter Information

Dionna Latimer-Hearn, PhD, CCC-SLP, received her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders, with a minor in French Studies, from Northwestern University. Following the completion of her degree, she worked for the French Embassy as an English Language Instructor in Montargis, France. She completed her Master of Arts degree in Speech-Language Pathology at The George Washington University. She has served as a multilingual speech-language pathologist and educational consultant since 2002, holding positions in Illinois, Japan, Maryland, and Texas. Latimer-Hearn completed her Doctor of Philosophy degree with distinction in Instructional Leadership for Changing Populations at Notre Dame of Maryland University. She is a recipient of the American Educational Research Association Minority Dissertation Fellowship and has presented her research on African American English at a number of national and international conferences. Latimer-Hearn is the founder and Education Director of REACT Initiative, a Christian nonprofit and approved ASHA CE Provider organization that advocates for equity in education for historically marginalized populations. She is also the founder and administrator of Respect The Dialect, a Facebook group promoting awareness and understanding of African American English.

Disclosures:

• Founder and Director of REACT Initiative, Inc., a nonprofit advocating for equity in education; receives payment for presentations and development of presentation content on behalf of the organization
• Recipient of the AERA Minority Dissertation Fellowship Award, which funded part of doctoral research
• Lecturer for a course entitled Multicultural Communication Disorders at East Carolina University 
• Financial compensation from ASHA for this presentation
• Founder and administrator of the Respect The Dialect community, which advocates for awareness and understanding of African American English among SLPs and educators

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Course Reviews

"Every aspect of this course is wonderful; I will be reflecting, reviewing, and referring to what I experienced today."

"There are a myriad of ways to apply this knowledge. First and most importantly, I can consider my interactions with students: Meet each student where they stand, within their own language, culture and family as well as their territory within the school environment."

"The webinar was very well-structured and flowed easily. The shared case studies were personal and very impactful and helpful. Very interesting and timely webinar!"

Assessment Type

Self-assessment—Think about what you learned and report on the Completion Form how you will use your new knowledge.

To earn continuing education credit, you must complete the learning assessment by 11:59 p.m. ET on the end date below.

Program History and CE Information

Content origination date: October 21, 2021
End date: October 23, 2026

This course is offered for 0.2 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area). 
Subject code 7030  
Counts toward PD requirement for ASHA certification maintenance for Content Area 2. Read more about professional development requirements for certification maintenance.