The REAL South x Language First Conference, Cultivating New Beginnings will be in-person at the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf in Clarkston, GA from September 12-14, 2025.
It will be from 12-6:30 pm on Friday, September 12, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm on Saturday, September 13, and 8:00 am - 12:00 pm on Sunday, September 14. All registrations include a hotel stay at the Atlanta Evergreen Resort at Stone Mountain.
Registration closes on August 18.
EXHIBIT
Want to exhibit in-person at the conference? Find out more here.
SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE
Friday, September 12
12:00-3:00 pm:
ASSESSMENT TRACK | Early ASL Assessment by Dr. Naomi Caselli
INSTRUCTION TRACK | ASL at Home by Dr. Leah Geer & Dr. Razi Zarchy
3:30-6:30 pm:
ASSESSMENT TRACK | Spoken Language Checklist by Dr. Ashley Greene
INSTRUCTION TRACK | PLAYFVL & Bilingual Stories Bookshelf by Stacy Abrams, Tayla Newman, & Dyan Newman
6:30 pm: Dinner reception
Saturday, September 13
8:00-8:30 am: Opening remarks
8:30-9:30 am: Dr. Morgan Lee | The Foundation: Empowering Deaf Children through Safe Learning Environments
9:45-10:45 am:
Twila Latini | Asking for More: The Power of WH- Questions
Donna Carpenter, Danna Conn, & Nicky Gillies | Partnering with Families: Supporting Preschool Transitions for Children who are DeafBlind
11:00 am - 12:00 pm:
Michelle Meyer & Briella Diaz | Theory of Mind & Incidental Learning
Alayna Finley & Dr. Joanna Cannon | Strengthening Language Journeys: Coaching Strategies for Early Expansive ASL with Families
12:00-1:00 pm: LUNCH
1:15-2:15 pm:
Nicole Chow & Twila Latini | A Two-torial on Implementing Evidence-Based Bilingual Intervention for DHH Children in Early Intervention
Dr. Kinya Embry-Wright | The Fundamental Framework for DHH Children: A Model from the Child’s Perspective
2:30-3:30 pm: Heather Parker & Rachella Moore | Family Immersion Camp
3:30-4:00: Closing remarks
Sunday, September 14
8:00-8:30 am: Opening remarks
8:30-9:30 am: Dr. Bettie Petersen | (Re)constructing Deafness in Early Intervention
9:45-10:45 am:
Twila Latini | Language Deprivation: Now What?
Alayna Finley & Melissa Malzkuhn | From Detection to Language Equity: Designing a Deaf-centric Medical Approach
11:00 am - 12:00 pm:
Dr. Jennifer Beal | New Beginnings: Evidence-Based Strategies for Young DHH Learners
Dr. Oscar Ocuto & Dr. Ashley Greene | Parent Power: How Parental Beliefs Drive Language Success in Deaf Children
12:00-1:00 pm: Closing remarks
This is a digital purchase only; no physical ticket is provided. A form will populate for you to complete your registration and then your purchase will be added to your cart in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. Please email info@language1st.org with any questions.
The REAL South x Language First Conference, Cultivating New Beginnings will be in-person at the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf in Clarkston, GA from September 12-14, 2025.
It will be from 12-6:30 pm on Friday, September 12, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm on Saturday, September 13, and 8:00 am - 12:00 pm on Sunday, September 14. All registrations include a hotel stay at the Atlanta Evergreen Resort at Stone Mountain.
Registration closes on August 18.
EXHIBIT
Want to exhibit in-person at the conference? Find out more here.
SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE
Friday, September 12
12:00-3:00 pm:
ASSESSMENT TRACK | Early ASL Assessment by Dr. Naomi Caselli
INSTRUCTION TRACK | ASL at Home by Dr. Leah Geer & Dr. Razi Zarchy
3:30-6:30 pm:
ASSESSMENT TRACK | Spoken Language Checklist by Dr. Ashley Greene
INSTRUCTION TRACK | PLAYFVL & Bilingual Stories Bookshelf by Stacy Abrams, Tayla Newman, & Dyan Newman
6:30 pm: Dinner reception
Saturday, September 13
8:00-8:30 am: Opening remarks
8:30-9:30 am: Dr. Morgan Lee | The Foundation: Empowering Deaf Children through Safe Learning Environments
9:45-10:45 am:
Twila Latini | Asking for More: The Power of WH- Questions
Donna Carpenter, Danna Conn, & Nicky Gillies | Partnering with Families: Supporting Preschool Transitions for Children who are DeafBlind
11:00 am - 12:00 pm:
Michelle Meyer & Briella Diaz | Theory of Mind & Incidental Learning
Alayna Finley & Dr. Joanna Cannon | Strengthening Language Journeys: Coaching Strategies for Early Expansive ASL with Families
12:00-1:00 pm: LUNCH
1:15-2:15 pm:
Nicole Chow & Twila Latini | A Two-torial on Implementing Evidence-Based Bilingual Intervention for DHH Children in Early Intervention
Dr. Kinya Embry-Wright | The Fundamental Framework for DHH Children: A Model from the Child’s Perspective
2:30-3:30 pm: Heather Parker & Rachella Moore | Family Immersion Camp
3:30-4:00: Closing remarks
Sunday, September 14
8:00-8:30 am: Opening remarks
8:30-9:30 am: Dr. Bettie Petersen | (Re)constructing Deafness in Early Intervention
9:45-10:45 am:
Twila Latini | Language Deprivation: Now What?
Alayna Finley & Melissa Malzkuhn | From Detection to Language Equity: Designing a Deaf-centric Medical Approach
11:00 am - 12:00 pm:
Dr. Jennifer Beal | New Beginnings: Evidence-Based Strategies for Young DHH Learners
Dr. Oscar Ocuto & Dr. Ashley Greene | Parent Power: How Parental Beliefs Drive Language Success in Deaf Children
12:00-1:00 pm: Closing remarks
This is a digital purchase only; no physical ticket is provided. A form will populate for you to complete your registration and then your purchase will be added to your cart in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. Please email info@language1st.org with any questions.
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