Understanding and Supporting Speech & Language Delays in the Early Childhood Classroom Zoom

Presented By: Samantha Dugger

Meeting ID: 843 3261 3023

Description:

In this training, teachers will develop an understanding of what speech and language delays are. Teachers will learn the importance of monitoring milestones and early intervention. Teachers will develop an understanding of early intervention services. Teachers will learn strategies for how to best support children with potential speech/language delays in the classroom. Teachers will also learn how to talk to and support parents through a potential speech delay.

Outcomes/ Benefits:

In this training, teachers will develop an understanding of what speech and language delays are. Teachers will learn the importance of monitoring milestones and early intervention. Teachers will develop an understanding of early intervention services. Teachers will learn strategies for how to best support children with potential speech/language delays in the classroom. Teachers will also learn how to talk to and support parents through a potential speech delay.

Core Competencies: 

• 2.3.1.b - Encourages children and youth to communicate in a variety of ways.
• 2.3.2.b - Adapts language communication activities and interactions to support diverse needs and abilities.
• 2.3.3.a - Incorporates activities promoting language and communication development across curricular areas.

CDAs: 

1,2