SLPA Summit 2025: Dare to Dream

On-Demand Replay
Hosted by The SLPA Network

The SLPA Summit 2025: Dare to Dream brought together support professionals from across the country for a day of learning, inspiration, and professional growth.

Designed specifically for SLPAs, COTAs, RBTs, and other allied health support professionals, this virtual summit focused on leadership, career development, clinical growth, entrepreneurship, and the power of dreaming bigger.

Whether you are new to the profession or preparing for your next career move, the Dare to Dream Summit provides practical strategies, real-world insight, and encouragement from professionals who have successfully navigated their own career journeys.

Featured Speakers

Emma Justice, CCC-SLP, CLC, NTMTC

Feeding specialist and infant care advocate sharing insights into the world of pediatric feeding and strategies for building confidence in this growing area of practice.

Maurice Goodwin, MS, CCC-SLP

Voice specialist and advocate for inclusive, evidence-based care, providing practical tools and clinical perspectives for serving diverse populations.

Shontaye Glover-Jones, MS, CCC-SLP

Entrepreneur, mentor, and leader dedicated to helping support professionals expand their opportunities through business development, networking, and professional growth.

Vickie Jones, BA, C-SLPA

SLPA advocate and leader sharing lessons on leadership, professional identity, and advancing opportunities for support personnel.

What's Included

• Full access to all summit session recordings
• Digital Swag Bag and downloadable resources
• Speaker FAQ resources
• "I Dared to Dream" digital attendee badge
• Certificate of Completion

Who Should Attend?

• Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs)
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs)
• Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)
• Allied health support professionals
• Students exploring healthcare support careers
• Professionals seeking leadership and career advancement opportunities

Professional Development Information

The SLPA Summit is not pre-approved by any state licensing board. However, sessions are designed to support continuing professional growth and may meet educational criteria used by some states for professional development activities.

Participants are responsible for verifying individual state requirements regarding license renewal and continuing education acceptance.

Attendees are encouraged to retain:

• Registration confirmation
• Session descriptions and learning objectives
• Certificate of Completion

These documents may be helpful when submitting professional development hours for renewal, review, or audit purposes.