Learning Outcomes – Attendees will be able to:
● Define key vocabulary related to the Science of Reading.
● Identify and explain the Five Pillars of Reading: Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension.
● Describe the role of the SLP in supporting early reading skills.
● Demonstrate knowledge of early warning signs of reading difficulties, including developmental and sensory considerations.
● Explain how SLPs can collaborate with educators and parents to support early literacy.

Time Ordered Agenda:
(8:00-8:30)- Welcome and announcements, to include introduction of the speaker, overview of the day, and learning objectives.
8:30-10:15- Intro. to the Science of Reading framework and building a shared understanding of reading-related vocabulary.
(10:15-10:30)- Morning Break
10:30-12:00- Deep dive into the Five Pillars of Reading and role of the SLP, speech therapy strategies that align with each pillar, and connecting articulation, language, and literacy skills.
(12:00-1:00)- Lunch on your own
1:00-3:00- Building a collaborative effort with staff and parents: creating strong partnerships with teachers and families, identifying early warning signs of reading challenges, considering vision, hearing, and fine motor development, understanding both language-based and decoding-based reading difficulties.
(3:00-3:15)- Afternoon Break
3:15-4:00- Practical activities to support communication and reading, review of therapy activities, curating tools and ideas that target phonological awareness, vocabulary, and comprehension, and final Q&A and participant reflection.

Disclosures:

Financial Relationships:
– Paula is receiving an honorarium for today’s presentation

Non-financial Relationships: None

Please contact us for any needed accommodations to access and participate in the program. cashawebwizard@hotmail.com