Using Videos To Work on Inferential Skills:
Participants will have fun learning how to incorporate YouTube videos into their speech sessions to work on responding to inferential questions and the benefits of having high expectations of our students and going beyond the yes/no and WH questions.
Using Free Websites to Build Tier 2 Vocabulary:
There are many free websites and tools out there that SLPs can use virtually or in person that can provide engaging lessons to target Tier 2 vocabulary words. Hallie will demonstrate the benefit of focusing vocabulary instruction on Tier 2 vocabulary words and free websites that will help clinicians teach it and practice understanding and using Tier 2 vocabulary words with their school-aged students.
Incorporating Technology into Speech Therapy:
Participants will learn fun and free tools available online that they can easily incorporate into their therapy rooms, virtually or in person. They will walk away with a variety of new activities to add to their toolbox that can be used to target a variety of goals.
Working on Comprehension Without Texts:
Participants will learn ways to work on main idea, summarizing, and making inferences without using texts. They will learn the benefits of starting without texts to work on these comprehension skills and low-prep therapy ideas they can use right away with their speech therapy students.
Building Tier 2 Vocabulary:
Hallie will demonstrate the benefit of focusing vocabulary instruction on Tier 2 vocabulary words and tons of free and easy-to-prepare lesson ideas that will help clinicians teach it and practice understanding and using Tier 2 vocabulary words with their school-aged students.
Using Wordless Picture Books in Speech:
Attendees will learn the benefits of incorporating wordless picture books into their speech and language sessions. They will learn how to adapt lessons to easily target a variety of speech goals, how to work on comprehension goals using wordless picture books, and how to keep students engaged and motivated without incorporating texts.