Student Excellence Awards
Awarded to one CASLPA student member in each of the speech-language
pathology and audiology training programs in Canada who is
felt to be the best all-round future professional. Considerations
include grade point average, clinical ratings, peer support,
and leadership qualities. These students are nominated by
you and final selection is made by your Faculty Advisor. Click
to get a copy of the Peer
Nomination Form This must be handed in to your Student
Rep no later than December 10. Winners
receive a complimentary CASLPA conference registration.
Isabel Richard Student Paper Award - Deadline December
1
** $1,500 CASH PRIZE & complimentary CASLPA conference
registration**
Recognizes the best papers written by CASLPA student members
on a specific topic related to the professions. Student members
in an S-LP or audiology program and doctoral student members
in any program are eligible. Essays shall be 1,000-1,500 words
for students below the doctoral level and 1,500-2,500 words
for doctoral level students. Submissions must be accompanied
by a standard nomination form completed by the applicant.
Papers will be judged on both style and content. Applicants
may self-nominate for this award. A nominator signature is
not required. Specific style and content criteria and topic
choices are listed on the award application forms. There are
separate application forms for doctoral level and below doctoral
level students.
2011 Topics:
1. Application of new or emerging technology in speech-language
pathology and/or audiology – Help or hindrance?
2. Issues in assessing and treating clients with a first
language other than English
3. The value of universal newborn hearing screening
in Canada; why should all provinces and territories have
it?
Click the logo above to search our database for a speech-language pathologist
or audiologist by location, profession, area of interest or age group serviced.
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Calendar of Events Check out the Calendar
of Events
September 10 Workshop on Autism Still
accepting registrations
Call for papers deadline approaching for CASLPA
Conference 2011 in Montréal! Submit by September 15, 2010.
Scholarship Applications CASLPA has four scholarship categories offering 17 scholarships ranging
from $1,000 - $2,500. Applications
are now being accepted.Deadline October 10.
CASLPA Awards 2011 Recognize the outstanding achievements of a fellow colleague by nominating
them for a CASLPA award! New Fall deadline October 31 for most awards. Get
tip sheet, applications and other information.
New Professional Development Opportunities Series
of webcasts from 2010 CASLPA conference sessions.
Advocating for the Professions CASLPA submits brief,
recommending funding for early identification and intervention programs,
for consideration by the Standing Committee on Finance during the 2011 budget
consultation process.
Clincial Research Grants Check
out the Winners!
May Month Multimedia Contest Check
out the Winners!
Powerpoint Resources CASLPA releases new powerpoint: Supportive Personnel Working with Speech-Language
Pathologists and Audiologists. Download
this and other resources.
Project on Speech, Language and Hearing Services
for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Learn
more about the project
New Position Statements CASLPA has released new
position statements on the disability tax credit and Outcomes Measures.
CJSLPA Full Text Articles Now Online A new domain www.cjslpa.ca has
been launched and houses full text articles of all back issues of CJSLPA. Search,
download, print and share.
VAC Benefits Veterans Affairs Canada has reviewed reimbursements for beneficiaries requiring
S-LP services andposted rates
for each province.
Poll Results Archive of
CASLPA Poll Results Infection
Prevention and Control Guidelines for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology unveiled - March 25, 2010.
Recommended Wait Times The Pan-Canadian Alliance has completed phase I of the Wait Times Project.Check
out the recommendations. NEW! Voice and
Paediatric Speech Sound Disorders
Student Chat Forum Join theStudent
Forum chat room sponsored by the Elks and Royal Purple of Canada. Students
can interact with each other and professionals who will monitor the site. Ask
questions, post thoughts, share tips on studying and even seek career or other
advice.
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