Have you ever considered presenting at the Annual Convention? Here’s your chance! Sharing your knowledge and experience at the Convention is the perfect way to let others know about hot topics, pressing issues and research results within your field.

Submit a Call for Papers proposal for consideration.
Presentation lengths may be 2, 3 or 5 hours, or a poster presentation.

• Professional Call for Papers: CLOSED!
• Student Poster Call for Papers: CLOSED!

Convention will be taking place at:
Harrah’s Resort
777 Harrah’s Blvd
Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Need Reservations?
Special room rate of $132 per night, taxes and resort fee are included in this rate.
This rate will be available until April 7, 2024 or until room block is full.

CALL-INS:
Room Reservations: 888-516-2215
(8am-2am EST, 7 days a week)
Group name: Speech Language Hearing
Group code: SH05SL4

All callers will be asked for this code but you can also book by saying “Speech Language Hearing.”

ON-LINE:
https://book.passkey.com/go/SH05SL4

As you are aware, N.J.S.A. 18A:11-12 requires that boards of education must ensure that all school district travel expenditures are “in compliance with state travel payment guidelines as established by the Department of the Treasury…” N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-7.11(b) and State Department of the Treasury OMB Circular 16-11 Section X.B specifically prohibit reimbursement of in-state overnight travel. However, the circular and N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-7.11(c) authorize the Commissioner to grant overnight in-state travel waivers only in extremely limited circumstances, where the sponsoring organization can demonstrate that the conference is broad and multidisciplinary in scope, comprised of content-rich educational programming with important professional development opportunities and/or required training. In addition, the sponsoring organization must demonstrate that the conference’s content, structure, scheduling, and anticipated attendance necessitate that it be held on multiple consecutive days with overnight lodging. Pursuant to the regulations, waivers will not be granted for reimbursement of lodging prior to the first day of the event or after check-out time of the last day of the event. The travel regulations are posted on the NJDOE’s website.

Click here to read the full details of the waiver.

NJSHA’s Annual Convention will bring together more than 1,000 speech-language pathologists and audiologists throughout the state. This is the perfect opportunity for your company to connect with Convention attendees.

Click here to view our many exhibiting, marketing and sponsorship opportunities.

Greetings from the Convention Committee

We hope this message finds you well. As the 2024 NJSHA Convention approaches, we are excited to invite you to join us for this unparalleled event. This year promises to be filled with insightful sessions, networking opportunities and the chance to connect with industry leaders.

Why Attend the NJSHA Annual Convention?

• Gain valuable insights from industry experts.
  • Kia Johnson – Our keynote speaker
  • Sarah Ward – Executive Functioning Treatment
  • Lauren Enders Gonzalez – Empower AAC Users
  • Karen Sussman – Voice Treatment
  • Lissa Power-deFur – Speech Sounds Disorders
  • Prof. Jinjun Xiong- AI and Speech-Language Treatment
  • Alan Gertner – Auditory Processing and Listening Disorders.
  • And so many more
• Network with professionals and peers in your field.
• Explore the latest trends and innovations.
• Participate in interactive workshops and discussions.

How to Register:

Securing your spot at the NJSHA Convention is easy! Follow these steps:

1. Visit our registration page: https://www.njsha.org/continuing-education/annual-convention/
2. Fill out the required information.
3. Select your preferred package and any additional add-ons.
4. Complete the payment process to confirm your registration.

Don’t miss out, register on or before April 4, 2024 for our early bird rates. Take advantage of this opportunity to save on your registration fees!

Accommodation:

Make the most of your NJSHA Convention experience by booking your accommodation early. Special rates are available for registered attendees at Harrah’s Resort. Visit our website for more details.

Connect with Us:

Stay updated on 2024 NJSHA Convention news and announcements by following us on social media:

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newjerseysha/

We look forward to welcoming you to the 2024 NJSHA Convention and creating lasting memories together. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact our dedicated support team at info@njsha.org or 888-906-5742.

Thank you for being a part of the NJSHA 2024 Convention!

Let’s meet at the beach in Atlantic City,

Your Chairs,

Mary Faella, MA, CCC-SLP
Catherine Curtis, MA, CCC-SLP
Marykate Vaughn, AuD, CCC-A  

Payment Options:

• Make checks payable to: NJSHA.
• Credit card services are available. (Visa, MasterCard, Discover and AMEX).
• Purchase orders accepted via mail, email or fax online. Must include completed registration form with PO paperwork.

Registrants must be a current NJSHA member to register at the member rate.

Online Registration: (with credit card payment)

 

• Current NJSHA Members, click here to login and register for the Convention
• Non-Members and NJAA Members, click here to register

 

 

Printable Registration Form

Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.

Cancellations and Refunds

Full refunds (minus a $25 handling fee) will be made only if written cancellation request is received no later than April 25, 2024. Email can be sent to info@njsha.org.  No refunds will be issued after April 25, 2024.

Cameras, Photography, Recordings and Photo Release Policy
Members of NJSHA will be designated at each NJSHA sponsored event to take photos for NJSHA-related publications (i.e., VOICES), NJSHA website, NJSHA social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) or in other Association materials. By registering and/or participating in any NJSHA sponsored event, you agree to allow NJSHA to use your photograph in any of the noted media outlets as mentioned above. These photographs will not be solicited for outside use; they will only be used by NJSHA for marketing and promotion purposes.

When professionals from the same workplace/district register to attend Convention together, they are eligible to receive a discounted rate.  Examples of workplace/district are School Districts, Hospitals, Health/Rehab Centers, University Faculty/Staff, Staffing Agencies or Private Practice.

Note:  All registration forms must come in one packet in order to qualify for the Group Discount.

Professional Group Rates – Full Convention
	Member Rate	Non-Member Rate
5-10 Registrants, discount $10 per person	245	345
11-15 Registrants, discount $15 per person	240	340
16+ Registrants, discount $35 per person	220	320
Professional Group Rates – Single Day
	Member Rate	Non-Member Rate
5-10 Registrants, discount $5 per person	150	250
11-15 Registrants, discount $10 per person	145	245
16+ Registrants, discount $25 per person	130	230

Online Group Registration Form

Click on each day below to view the session abstracts and information.

• • View Thursday’s Sessions
  • View Friday’s Sessions
• View the Convention Schedule At-A-Glance
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Kia Johnson, PhD, CCC-SLP

Kia Noelle Johnson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP is the Director of the Arthur M. Blank Center for Stuttering Education and Research – Atlanta Satellite through the University of Texas at Austin, a clinical research institute with the mission to change the world for people who stutter by 1) providing access to quality care at no cost to those of all ages who stutter, 2) fostering a global pipeline of speech-language pathologists and researchers who specialize in stuttering through national and international training of undergraduate students, graduate students, and practicing clinicians, and 3) generating new knowledge about the etiology of stuttering and best practices. Dr. Johnson is also a growing leader in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion in clinical and professional settings. She has previously served on the ASHA Board of Directors and as National Advisor to National NSSLHA. She currently serving as immediate Past-Chair of the Board of Directors for the National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing and is a member of the ASHA Board of Ethics.

The Keynote Presentation, Preparing Yourself for the Ride

Thursday, May 9, 9:45 am-10:30 am

As professionals and students in audiology and speech-language pathology it is our responsibility to cultivate the ‘present’ to ensure growth, perpetuity, and advancement in the ‘future’. Cultivating the present requires active engagement, involvement, collaboration, and initiative. This presentation will provide strategies to actively prepare you to contribute to this cultivation for the benefit of our profession and those we serve. Consider ways to maximize your strengths and enthusiastically participate in riding the wave to our future.

Kia Johnson will also present:

• Embracing DEI on the Road to Becoming a Culturally Responsive Clinician on Thursday, May 9
• Championing quality CARE for School-Age Children who Stutter on Thursday, May 9

Robert M. Augustine, PhD, CCC-SLP, ASHA Past President

Presenting ASHA Update Session, on Friday at 7:30 am-8:30 am.

Stephanie Czuhajewski, MPH, CAE

Presenting From AAs to MAAIA: Public Policies Impacting the Practice of Audiology, on Friday at 8:45 am–10:15 am.

Robert M. DiSogra, AuD, FAAA

Presenting COVID-19’s Impact of Hearing, Balance, Auditory Processing and Cognition, on Friday at 1:30 pm–3:30 pm.

Lauren Enders Gonzalez, MA, CCC-SLP

Presenting Shifting Mindset to Empower Communication Partners and AAC Users, on Friday at 12:30 pm-2:30 pm, and Follow Their Lead: Tailoring Language to AAC Learners, on Friday, 2:45 pm–4:15 pm.

Kia Johnson, PhD

Presenting the Keynote Address: Preparing Yourself for the Ride, on Thursday at 9:45 am–10:30 am, and Embracing DEI on the Road to Becoming a Culturally Responsive Clinician, on Thursday at 10:45 am–12:45 pm, and Championing Quality CARE for School-Aged Children Who Stutter, on Thursday at 1:45 pm–3:45 pm.

Lynette Sheard, Director of the NJ Mental Health Players and Community Education Coordinator

Presenting Did You Hear What I Said?, on Friday at 12:30 pm–2:00 pm.

Karen Muñoz, EdD, CCC-A

Presenting Increasing Pediatric Hearing Aid Use: Parent Education and Support, on Thursday at 10:45 am–12:45 pm.

Margaret K. Miller, AuD, CCC-A

Presenting The Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Research Audiology, on Thursday at 1:45 pm–3:15 pm.

Lissa Power-deFur, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL

Presenting Enhancing Your Skills With Speech Sound Disorders, Part 1: Become a Speech Sound Detective on Friday at 12:30 pm-2:00 pm and Enhancing Your Skills With Speech Sound Disorders, Part 2: Best Practices in Speech Sound Assessment and Target Selection on Friday at 2:45 pm–4:15 pm.

Karen Sussman, MA, CCC-SLP

Presenting DEI | Empowering SLPs: Strategies for Gender Affirming Voice Training, on Friday at 12:30 pm–2:00 pm, and From Hoarse to Harmonious: Strategies for Professional Voice Care on Friday at 2:30 pm–4:00 pm.

Aaron M. Roman, AuD, CCC-A, FAAA

Presenting Bridging the Gap from Evidence to Practice: Utilization of EBP in Communication Sciences, on Thursday at 3:30 pm–5:00 pm.

Kathleen Wallace, AuD

Presenting How and Why You Should Be Leveraging Social Media on Friday at 10:30 am-12:00 pm

Sarah Ward, CCC-SLP

Presenting Learn it today – Use it Tomorrow! Practical Strategies to Develop Independent Executive Function
Skills on Thursday at 10:45 am–12:45 pm, Part 1, 2:00 pm–3:30 pm, Part 2 and 3:45 pm– 5:45 pm, Part 3.

Jinjun Xiong

Presenting DEI | Advancing AI to Help Children With Speech and Language Service Needs on Friday at 8:45 am–10:45am

Join your colleagues for two full days to network and hear the latest on Audiology topics including:

• • Person-Centered Care in Audiology: Enhancing Outcomes
  • Increasing Pediatric Hearing Aid Use: Parent Education and Supports
  • The Who, What, Where, Why, and How of Research Audiology
  • Evidence Based Research
  • From AAs to MAAIA: Public Policies Impacting the Practice of Audiology

Click on each day below to view the session abstracts and information.

• • • View Thursday’s Sessions
    • View Friday’s Sessions
  • View the Convention Schedule At-A-Glance

ASHA Continuing Education

Supervision session (S38) is offered separately for 0.2 ASHA CEUS (intermediate level)
DEI sessions (S12, S29, S31, S32 and S34) are offered separately for up to 0.55 ASHA CEUS (various levels)
Ethics sessions (S17 and S28) are offered separately for up to 0.4 ASHA CEUS (various levels)

AAA Continuing Education

The New Jersey Speech-Language-Hearing Association is approved by the American Academy of Audiology to offer Academy CEUs for this activity. The program is worth a maximum of 1.35 CEUs. Academy approval of this continuing education activity is based on course content only and does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedure, or adherence of the event to the Academy’s Code of Ethics. Any views that are presented are those of the presenter/CE Provider and not necessarily of the American Academy of Audiology.

International Institute of Hearing Instruments Studies

The New Jersey Speech-Language-Hearing Association is approved by the International Hearing Society to offer continuing education for this course. This course CEN-595-24 is approved for up to 13.5 credit(s) of continuing education (1 CE Credit = 1 contact hour). IHS approval of this course is based on the course’s adherence to IHS’s course approval requirements only and does not imply endorsement of the course content, specific products, clinical procedure, instructor or adherence to the IHS Code of Ethics. Any views that are presented are those of the presenter/Education Provider and not necessarily of the International Hearing Society.

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