School Visits
School visits are a great way to build literacy and language skills. Each visit offers:
highly interactive and evidence-based activities to keep learners excited and engaged
easy-to-implement tips and resources to assist teachers in the classroom
simple yet fun strategies for parents to keep the learning going at home
School Visits
Boosting language and literacy skills has never been more fun!
School visits:
Schedule an in-person school visit for your Pre-K through 3rd-grade students if you're interested in the following benefits:
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curriculum-based lessons that promote learning and increase skill retention
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easy-to-learn evidence-based strategies that build critical language and literacy skills
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interactive language and literacy activities that make learning easier and faster
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take-home resources that make skill-building at home easy for caregivers
Click each picture below to learn more about what students (and educators) will learn, answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and how Common Core standards are integrated into each presentation.
include educational games for grades PK-3rd
feature hands-on activities
are great for individual classes
are well-suited for larger groups of students
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Speaking Engagements
If you're looking for a highly interactive presentation for your school team, parent group, organization, or SLP graduate program that combines expert knowledge with practical application, look no further!
Our goal is to empower educators by equipping them to create an inclusive, equitable academic environment that fosters success for diverse learners. We provide simple strategies that your audience can implement the very next day.
We look forward to working with you to equip and empower!
Professional Development
We support school teams, parents, and SLP graduate students in acquiring and employing evidence-based strategies to elevate students' language skills and overall academic proficiency. Our professional development presentations and courses go beyond being highly interactive; they are exceptionally practical and engaging, designed to benefit both seasoned professionals and enthusiastic beginners. Drawing from over a decade of experience as a school-based clinician focusing on diverse students with varying abilities, Dr. Kearney brings forth the expertise to optimize learning for school staff, caregivers, and SLP graduate students. The outcome? Tangible enhancements in professional skills leading to positive academic and communication outcomes for diverse populations!
We offer a range of presentation topics ideal for:
General Topics:
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autism
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cultural and linguistic diversity
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cultural responsiveness
Presentation Types:
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in-person
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virtual
General & Special
Education Teachers
Administrators & Directors
Autism Classroom Support Staff
Speech Pathology Graduate Students
Resource Teachers
SPED Coordinators/Chairs
Reading Specialists
Parents
SLP Graduate Student Workshop
We also offer a highly interactive workshop for Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) graduate students!
This engaging experience is designed to improve graduate students' skills by:
enriching their understanding of the perspectives of culturally and
linguistically diverse (CLD) individuals
sharpening critical thinking skills
teaching practical strategies to implement through all stages of the clinical
process (e.g., rapport-building, assessment, goal development, treatment)
preparing future clinicians to make informed, client-centered decisions
equipping students to advocate for the communication needs of CLD clients
CSD Graduate Students
Educator Training Program
Training consists of:
60-90
minute
training sessions
1x
monthly
Multimodal
9
months
frequency
teaching &
assessment methods
of training
We turn learning into a dynamic experience with interactive sessions, lively participatory exercises, and enlightening practical application activities – because understanding should be as engaging as it is insightful! We equip your school team with evidence-based strategies and ready-to-use resources to ensure those newfound skills stick around for the long haul. Our training is like a customized adventure, perfectly fitting the unique needs of your school team. It's not just about training; it's the key to cranking up the excitement while boosting communication, and academic prowess for a diverse student body. Let's make learning a memorable journey!
Educator Training Program
Enhance your school team's effectiveness with our extensive educator training program, purposely crafted for educators and beneficial for every member of the school team, including:
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Administrators
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Specialists
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Support staff
Our training program empowers educators to transform education by equipping them to create an inclusive, equitable academic environment that fosters success for diverse learners through mindset shifts, technology, enhanced teaching practices, and other practical means.
Educator Training Program Testimonials
What school teams say...
"This was a valuable and entertaining session. I was able to stay engaged due to all the engaging activities that were involved throughout the session! Also, Dr. Kearney had a high energy performance that I appreciated!"
Book Dr. Kearney
Searching for a high-energy, knowledgeable speaker to empower, excite, and enlighten your group in a manner that makes learning interactive, simple, and fun? You're in the absolute right place!
I love speaking on topics related to autism, cultural and linguistic diversity, literacy, child language disorders, and special education. I'm excited to bring my highly engaging presentation style to engage, educate, and empower your audience!
Please complete the inquiry form, and I’ll reach out to discuss the details of your event. If you have any questions, please contact me at tinita@finalpiecetherapy.com.
Talk soon!
-Dr. Kearney
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