Oral Language the Framework for Written Language We have been spending a great deal of time understanding oral language. Why is this important for written...
Building Vocabulary ‘tier’ by ‘tier’ In class we have been reviewing the three tiers of vocabulary which basically are: Tier 1: Everyday words (...
Supporting ELL students in the classroom. Is it Language Learning or a Language Disability? Understanding the culture of the student and having a general understanding of the differences between English and their native...
Exit and Entrance Criteria in the schools Entrance and Exit Criteria: Who is eligible for speech and language services in the schools? When do you exit?...
Teamwork: How can Special Educators and Speech and Language Pathologists work together ? Here is a resource from American Speech and Hearing Association that further defines what a speech and language...
What is a Speech and Language Pathologist? More than you think! Most people when they think of a speech and language pathologist typically think of articulation or stuttering...
Not all questions are created equal, be careful when measuring comprehension A common therapy goal is for a child to increase comprehension skills as measured by their ability to...
Procedural section of the lesson plan The procedural section of the lesson plan is the heart or body of the lesson plan. It is here...
Play and the Speech and Language Therapist Sometimes our therapy can seem like we are just ‘ playing’ with our students, however, the reality is that...
Braidy: The Story Grammar Marker by Mindwing: A lesson on Setting Mindwing’s Story Grammar Marker is a great tool to teach story grammar. You use Braidy for the younger student....