Kansas Speech-Language-Hearing Association
2026 Annual KSHA Conference - Evidence, Equity, and Excellence
Date/Time
10/1/2026 - 10/2/2026
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Central
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Central
Event Registration
Event Description
Earlybird registration ends Sept. 4, so don't delay! Prices go up after Sept 4.
***Earlybird registrants are also eligible for door prizes from our exhibitors!
Conference Registration:
*If you require an offline registration form, download and print HERE.
**A credit card convenience fee of 2.5% will be applied to all transactions
Continuing Education
This course is pending approval by the Kansas Board of Hearing Aid Examiners for hearing aid hours (see course descriptions to determine which courses count as regular hearing aid hours or ancillary hearing aid hours.)
KDADS Approved for a maximum of 16.5 continuing education clock hours for Kansas-licensed audiologists and speech-language pathologists by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services.
To complete this course satisfactorily and have your attendance reported to ASHA/AAA/KBHAE/KDADS, you must complete a survey for each session attended and the overall course evaluation, which will include two self-reflection questions to assess your learning.
Cvent- Your Planning App
ALL participants will need access to Cvent- available as a mobile app and a web platform for PC for our conference. Once you have registered for the conference, WITHIN SEVEN DAYS - you will receive an email from giving you access to Cvent. Here, find the conference program, sign up for your sessions, find out which room each session is in, view announcements about the conference, exhibitor info, hotel maps, and more. You can access Cvent from your computer, or download the free app from the Apple Store or Google Play store for Android users.
Program
To save money (and trees), KSHA is not printing and mailing conference programs this year. You may view, download, and print (if you must) the conference program HERE. You can filter by day and by track (i.e. School/Pediatric SLP, Adult/Medical SLP, Pediatric AUD, or Adult AUD).
Exhibits
Exhibits will be open Thursday from 7:30 am - 6:00 pm and Friday from 7:30 am - 1:30 PM. Please take time to visit the booths.
Sponsors
If received in writing at least one day before the program begins, KSHA will refund your registration after a $30.00 administrative fee. Cancellations not received by the date required will not be eligible for refund. No-shows will be billed.
Speaker Disclosures
In compliance with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Continuing Education Board requirements, the Kansas Speech-Language-Hearing Association requires program planners and instructional personnel to disclose information regarding any relevant financial or non-financial relationships related to course content prior to and during course planning. This information is located HERE.
Conference Location
Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center
6100 College Boulevard
Overland Park, KS 66211
Lodging
Thursday, October 1
7:30 Continental Breakfast & Exhibits Open
8:30 Sessions Begin
10:00 Break – Exhibits, Snacks
10:30 Sessions
12:00 Luncheon (Pre-registration required)
3:00 Break – Exhibits, Snacks
3:30 Sessions
5:00 Regular Sessions End
5:00 Poster Session (up to 1.5 hours of continuing ed available)
6:30 Prairie Cup Knowledge Quest (snacks & cash bar; ends at 8:00)
Friday, October 2
7:30 Continental Breakfast
8:30 Sessions Begin
10:00 Break - Exhibits, Snacks
10:15 Sessions
11:45 Lunch - 1.5 hr CEU available - " Say it Well, Supervise Well: Practical Strategies for Effective Clinical Education" (Pre-Registration Required)
1:15 Sessions
2:15 Break
2:30 Sessions
3:30 Sessions End
2026 Conference Committee
2026 Executive Board
***Earlybird registrants are also eligible for door prizes from our exhibitors!
Conference Registration:
| Before 9/4/26 | After 9/4/26 | |
| KSHA / Other state-SHA member/ KSHA Life Member | $209 | $229 |
| Non-KSHA Member (SLP or Audiologist) | $329 | $349 |
| KSHA Student Member / Paraprofessional | $ 49 | $ 59 |
| Non-member Student | $ 69 | $ 79 |
*If you require an offline registration form, download and print HERE.
**A credit card convenience fee of 2.5% will be applied to all transactions
Continuing Education
KSHA is approved by the American Academy of Audiology to offer Academy CEUs for this activity. The program is worth a maximum of 1.35 CEUs. Academy approval of this continuing education activity is based on course content only and does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedure, or adherence of the event to the Academy’s Code of Ethics. Any views that are presented are those of the presenter/CE Provider and not necessarily of the American Academy of Audiology.
This course is pending approval by the Kansas Board of Hearing Aid Examiners for hearing aid hours (see course descriptions to determine which courses count as regular hearing aid hours or ancillary hearing aid hours.)
KDADS Approved for a maximum of 16.5 continuing education clock hours for Kansas-licensed audiologists and speech-language pathologists by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services.
To complete this course satisfactorily and have your attendance reported to ASHA/AAA/KBHAE/KDADS, you must complete a survey for each session attended and the overall course evaluation, which will include two self-reflection questions to assess your learning.
Cvent- Your Planning App
ALL participants will need access to Cvent- available as a mobile app and a web platform for PC for our conference. Once you have registered for the conference, WITHIN SEVEN DAYS - you will receive an email from giving you access to Cvent. Here, find the conference program, sign up for your sessions, find out which room each session is in, view announcements about the conference, exhibitor info, hotel maps, and more. You can access Cvent from your computer, or download the free app from the Apple Store or Google Play store for Android users.
Program
To save money (and trees), KSHA is not printing and mailing conference programs this year. You may view, download, and print (if you must) the conference program HERE. You can filter by day and by track (i.e. School/Pediatric SLP, Adult/Medical SLP, Pediatric AUD, or Adult AUD).
Exhibits
Exhibits will be open Thursday from 7:30 am - 6:00 pm and Friday from 7:30 am - 1:30 PM. Please take time to visit the booths.
Sponsors
- Starkey
If received in writing at least one day before the program begins, KSHA will refund your registration after a $30.00 administrative fee. Cancellations not received by the date required will not be eligible for refund. No-shows will be billed.
Speaker Disclosures
In compliance with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Continuing Education Board requirements, the Kansas Speech-Language-Hearing Association requires program planners and instructional personnel to disclose information regarding any relevant financial or non-financial relationships related to course content prior to and during course planning. This information is located HERE.
Conference Location
Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center
6100 College Boulevard
Overland Park, KS 66211
Lodging
KSHA has secured a block of discounted rooms at the conference hotel. Participants, speakers, and exhibitors may use our discounted room rate of $164. Click HERE to reserve your room by 9/9/26.
Schedule at a Glance
Thursday, October 1
7:30 Continental Breakfast & Exhibits Open
8:30 Sessions Begin
10:00 Break – Exhibits, Snacks
10:30 Sessions
12:00 Luncheon (Pre-registration required)
- 1 hour of continuing ed. available
- Colleague recognitions
- Scholarships awarded
- KSHA Annual Business Meeting
- Speaker: Audra Hueber "Ethics Essentials for the Speech-Language-Hearing Professional"
3:00 Break – Exhibits, Snacks
3:30 Sessions
5:00 Regular Sessions End
5:00 Poster Session (up to 1.5 hours of continuing ed available)
6:30 Prairie Cup Knowledge Quest (snacks & cash bar; ends at 8:00)
Friday, October 2
7:30 Continental Breakfast
8:30 Sessions Begin
10:00 Break - Exhibits, Snacks
10:15 Sessions
11:45 Lunch - 1.5 hr CEU available - " Say it Well, Supervise Well: Practical Strategies for Effective Clinical Education" (Pre-Registration Required)
1:15 Sessions
2:15 Break
2:30 Sessions
3:30 Sessions End
2026 Conference Committee
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2026 Executive Board
ALLISON GATEWOOD, MA, CCC-SLP
President
JEANNE COPELAND, MS, CCC-SLP
Past President
(W) 785-410-8984
DENA HALL, AUD, CCC-A
President-Elect
316-634-3423
TARA MARSHALL, MS, CCC-SLP
VP for Professional Practices
785-656-3908
ASHLY ELLIOTT, MA, CCC-SLP
VP for SLP
316-992-1408
STEFANIE ABDAYEM, AuD, CCC-A
VP for Audiology
SUSAN KOERNER, PhD, CCC-SLP
VP for Communications
785-294-1145
DAVID PAUL, AuD, CCC-SLP
VP for Finance
913-682-1870
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES
Sabrina Gooch, WSU
Meilia Taylor, KSU
Legislative Liaisons
KRIS PEDERSEN
SLP Liaison
STACEY BALDWIN
Audiology Liaison
ASHA Liaisons
State Advocates for Reimbursement (STAR)
CARRIE (LEONHART) FRATECELLI, MS, CCC-SLP
State Advocacy Education Liaison (SEAL)
KARMEN PORTER, PhD, CCC-SLP
State Advocate for Medicare Policy (StAMP)
JEANNE COPELAND, MS, CCC-SLP
Location
Sheraton Overland Park Hotel
6100 College Blvd
Overland Park, KS 66211
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Overland Park, KS 66211
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