Literacy Learning and the SLP

Years of research indicate that strong oral language skills are key factors in literacy development (Chang & Monaghan, 2019; National Early Literacy Panel, 2008). This session prepares educators to understand the language components involved in learning to read. Having shared literacy and language knowledge, speech-language pathologists and teachers can work together to address learners' reading needs.

Agenda

  1. What is the problem?
  2. Evidence-Based Research on Reading
  3. What is Dyslexia?
  4. I am an SLP. How can I help?

Outcomes

  • Understand the relationship between language and literacy.
  • Explain the intertwining language components that make up expert reading comprehension and how these can be fostered by teachers and support staff.
  • Explain the unique contributions speech-language pathologists can make to literacy instruction.
  • Understand how time spent in speech therapy can be leveraged to support the skills necessary for reading proficiency.

Materials

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Session Overview

  • Elementary School
  • Literacy