Sponsored by Hear the World Foundation, the Listen to Me!® (LTM!) International Workshop Series is designed to strengthen global capacity in Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) intervention by supporting both experienced clinicians and emerging leaders in developing countries. Through advanced training and peer mentorship, participants deepen their clinical practice while building skills to support and train others in their local communities.

Program Focus

From Application to Impact — Strengthening Practice and Building Local Leaders

This series moves beyond foundational training to focus on real-world application, problem-solving, and leadership development. Participants engage in collaborative learning and coaching to adapt LSL strategies across diverse cultural and resource settings, with the goal of building sustainable, locally driven programs.

Program Structure

• Eight 2-hour large-group workshops
• Four small-group peer mentoring sessions (language-based cohorts)
• Interactive format including case discussion, coaching, and applied learning

Audience

Speech therapists, audiologists, and related professionals providing LSL/AVT services in the following countries with established partnerships with the Hear the World Foundation: Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Guatemala, Brazil, Jordan, Zimbabwe, El Salvador, India, and Zambia.

Program Details

• Languages: English and Spanish (with simultaneous interpretation)
• Duration: March–December 2026
• Faculty: Baker Institute LSL-certified mentors and regional guest experts
• Cohort: ~50 participants representing 10 countries, including designated country leads

This model is designed to foster both clinical excellence and leadership development, creating a pathway toward sustainable, locally led training and service delivery.