Meaghan McKenna
@meaghanamckenna
Asst Prof @UofIllinois. Passionate about #MTSS, #earlychildhood, #language, #literacy, #eductionalequity and #researchpartnerships Views=Mine
Survey results reveal the continued need to support pre-service and practicing speech-language therapists to enhance their competence and confidence when assessing and treating bilingual children. on.asha.org/451Tf8z @meaghanamckenna @SIGPerspectives
#LSHSS Clinical Focus article, researchers identify potential misconceptions re. multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) & explore the prevalence of these misconceptions & the driving factors that influence SLPs. on.asha.org/3H6obLu @SIGPerspectives @CSDisseminate #SLPeeps
🌟New paper: rdcu.be/eeVRw 🌟Thank you to the educators who spoke openly with us about the challenges they experience teaching K-2 writing while also describing the promising practices they implement evidencing their commitment to high quality early writing instruction.
K-12 teachers, wondering how to align writing intervention to specific student needs? In a new article we (Young, Allen, & @leahmzimm) provide some tips on using instructional assessments to inform changes to intervention on a day-to-day basis 🧵1/3 doi.org/10.1177/105345…
🗣️#Illinois investigators: expand your impact & accelerate your #communitybased research through the Community-Academic Scholars Program! Recently @AHSIllinois faculty Meaghan McKenna & Mina Raj shared their experiences at an info session! Learn more: healthinstitute.illinois.edu/community-impa…
The #ILLINOIS Department of SHS is seeking applicants for its next Department Head. Lead one of the top-ranked speech and hearing science departments in the nation. Applications accepted until Nov. 25, 2024 at 6 p.m. Link: illinois.csod.com/ux/ats/careers… @AHSillinois
We may not have power at our homes, but the school has power, internet and ice cold AC. We were able to come together and watch our @Buccaneers make the Saints go marching!! We also handed out over 200 meals to our community. Today was a good day. We are #strongerthanthestorm
Today our @TTETigers gathered to recharge, refuel & relax! Thank you @OpBBQRelief for the food for our faculty, familes & community! @MrsCochol @HCPSTNRegion2 @HCPS_FACE @TransformHCPS @HillsboroughSch @CityofTempleTer @HCPSCommunity #TigerPride #YouBelongAtTTE #AdventureAwaits
Enjoyed presenting @ER_Illinois Dynamics of Dyslexia Fall Conference in Naperville! Special thanks to my fabulous community partner @akbrummel for increasing my awareness of local organizations and events! So exciting to share preliminary findings from collaborations in Illinois!
Would love to have more child language and reading researchers join us at @UofSC_COMD! If your work considers disparities and you have not previously had a TT position, this cluster hire could be a great opportunity! #devlangdis #Dyslexia
There is one position open to COMD candidates. Our department @UofSC_COMD is housed within the Arnold School of Public Health @USCArnoldSchool . For more info see scfirstfiirre.org or apply at uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/134695
Happy #NationalPrincipalsMonth! 🎉 In Hillsborough Schools, we know that we are #StrongerTogether because of the dedication and leadership of our AMAZING principals ⭐️ Join us in celebrating the incredible work they do every day to empower our students, staff, and communities!
Just a reminder that we've shared lots of data management resources on our @poWOMENer Data Management Hub OSF site. Slides from previous presenters, plus links to openly available data management resources can be found here. osf.io/ap3tk/
📣 Job Announcement! 📣 UNT is seeking TWO Assistant Professors of Special Education to join our faculty in 2025. Looking for expertise in: (1) high incidences - reading disabilities (2) low incidences- intellectual or multiple disabilities careers.untsystem.edu/jobs/assistant…
Looking forward to discussing research-practice partnerships and early writing assessment at #ASHA24! Thank you to the Literacy Assessment and Intervention Topic Committee for nominating these sessions!
Congratulations to @meaghanamckenna on two Visionary Sessions at #ASHA 2024 in Literacy Assessment/Intervention. Visionary sessions are characterized by their ability to foresee and address future challenges and lead transformative initiatives. 👏👏
Always grateful for the opportunity to learn from @PamelaAHadley! Congrats on receiving the King James McCristal Award!!! @AHSIllinois @SHSillinois
Elmo, the great thing about specializing in something is you get to decide. I think you’ll be a great specialist in anything you end up choosing!
Mr. Stephen Nedoroscik, Elmo wants to be a specialist too! Elmo was thinking he could be the giggle specialist or maybe a monster-hug specialist. Elmo will keep thinking! #ParisOlympics
Great to see Pasquale Bottalico's work @SHSillinois on classroom acoustics and vocal load featured in this month's ASHA Leader! ASHFoundation Helps Bottalico Improve Classroom Acoustics leader.pubs.asha.org/do/10.1044/lea…
🎙 Exciting News! 📷 Thrilled to be on the podcast SpeechScope discussing strategies for managing word-finding challenges in older adults. Join me and host Sarah Baar for insights on assessment and treatment. Thanks @medbridge for a great discussion! #SpeechTherapy #MCI
We’ve got a surprise for our listeners as you’re making plans for this weekend… Three new podcast episodes! Whether you’re spending it in the gym, the beach, or relaxing at home, tune in for expert insights from anywhere. Tune in (for free!) wherever you get your podcasts.
COVID-19 closures did not have significant negative impacts on pre-K children’s language and literacy skills at kindergarten entry, study finds. ➡️ bit.ly/4bWbBZP @meaghanamckenna #ElizabethBurkeHadley #SiyuLiu #EunsookKim @USFAnchin @AERA_EdResearch @SageEducation
Check out this article highlighting a clinical research partnership with Amy Brummel an innovative SLP interested in evaluating the promise of a reading intervention delivered by families: ahs.illinois.edu/shs-spring-202…. I am so fortunate to have the opportunity to collaborate with her!
It's time to read the Spring 2024 SHS Newsletter, featuring all the latest faculty updates, student features and accomplishments throughout the department. 🦻 Visit go.illinois.edu/SHSspring2024n… today! @AHSillinois
📚Looking for 1st through 4th Graders to participate in a Reading Research Study this Summer through @UConnNeag! We are exploring what children do when they mispronounce a word and its association with other reading skills.