Beyond Monolingual Models: Supervising & Training Bilingual CSD Students
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Thursday, October 16, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
.1 ASHA CEUs
As the demand for bilingual speech-language pathologists continues to grow nationwide, CSD programs must adapt to effectively train and supervise graduate students serving culturally and linguistically diverse populations. Bilingual students bring unique strengths to the field, yet they may also face distinct challenges: navigating dual language proficiency, balancing culturally responsive care, and meeting clinical competencies in both languages. This webinar explores supervision approaches that move beyond traditional monolingual frameworks, integrating evidence-based practices and real-world experiences. Participants will gain practical strategies, inclusive training models, and tools for supporting bilingual students’ clinical growth while meeting ASHA certification standards. The session will highlight practical strategies, clinical experience opportunities with bilingual populations, and culturally responsive supervision techniques. Attendees will gain actionable insights to develop or enhance bilingual training tracks within their own programs, addressing both pedagogical and supervisory aspects of preparing competent bilingual clinicians.
Learning Objectives
- Identify at least three challenges bilingual graduate students commonly face in CSD programs and explain their impact on clinical training.
- Summarize evidence-based and culturally responsive supervision models that move beyond monolingual frameworks.
- Apply practical strategies and tools to support bilingual students’ clinical skill development in both English and their additional language(s).
Time Ordered Agenda
1:00 - 1:05 PM ET Welcome & Overview of the Session
1:05 - 1:15 PM ET The Urgency
1:15 - 1:25 PM ET Current Supervisory Models and Gaps
1:25 - 1:40 PM ET Reframing and Expanding Supervision Models
1:40 - 1:50 PM ET Practical Strategies and Tools for Supervisors
1:50 - 2:00 PM ET Call to Action
For questions about this webinar, please contact us at admin@capcsd.org. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with a link to log in.
Paula V Pineda, SLPD, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL
Teachers College, Columbia University
Paula V Pineda, SLPD, CCC-SLP is a bilingual (English/Spanish) speech-language pathologist and Board Certified Specialist in Child Language based in New York City with expertise in early childhood and school-age populations, culturally and linguistically responsive practices, and clinical education. She serves as the Chief Clinical Supervisor at Teachers College, Columbia University, where she mentors graduate students and leads innovative community partnerships to expand access to speech and language services for underserved populations. Paula is passionate about caregiver coaching, culturally and linguistically responsive assessments, and treatment approaches. She is committed to the training of future clinicians and advancing adult learning through reflective supervision and leadership development, with a focus on supporting children and families from diverse backgrounds.
Disclosures
Financial: I receive a salary as the Chief Clinical Supervisor at Teachers College, Columbia University. I receive a salary as an Adjunct Lecturer at Stony Brook University.
Non-Financial: I serve as the President of the ASHA Hispanic Caucus and as a member of NBASLH’s Cultural Humility Task Force. I am also a member of ASHA’s SIGs 10 and 14.
Ivonne M. Maldonado-De la Rosa, PhD, MLS, CCC-SLP
A.T Still University Arizona School of Health Sciences
Dr. Ivonne Maldonado-De la Rosa is a bilingual speech-language pathologist, researcher, and assistant professor at A.T. Still University ASHS in Arizona. She also holds a Master of Legal Studies from Arizona State University, adding an advocacy lens to her clinical and academic work. Her expertise includes pediatric feeding disorders, swallowing, bilingualism, and the role of SDOH in patient care. She has practiced in the NICU, outpatient clinics, skilled nursing, telepractice, and outreach in Puerto Rico and the Philippines. Nationally recognized with ASHA’s Distinguished Early Career Professional Certificate of ASHA in 2024, Dr. Maldonado-De la Rosa’s scholarship centers on culturally responsive care and bilingual supervision. She is dedicated to preparing clinicians to provide equitable, responsive care for diverse communities.
Disclosures
Financial: I receive a salary as Assistant Professor at A.T. Still University Arizona School of Health Sciences
Non-Financial: I serve as the website committe of the ASHA Hispanic Caucus and as a Treasurer of the Arizona Speech-Language Hearing Association (ArSHA). I am also a member of ASHA’s SIGs 13 and 14, and ASHA Topic Co-Chair of the Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing for the 2026 ASHA Convention.
Robert Serianni (Moderator)
Salus University - SLP
Moderator
This course is designed with a participation requirement that ensures meaningful engagement and learning. Participants must be present for the entire 60-minute webinar to receive the assessment. The assessment is a key component in obtaining both their certificate of completion and ASHA CEUs. In addition to standard assessments of the speaker's effectiveness and the overall content quality, participants are challenged to demonstrate practical application of the knowledge gained. The required question prompts participants to articulate and list two specific action items they plan to implement. This promotes critical thinking about how to apply new information in their professional practice with a forward-thinking response.
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