SLP Course Details

Course # 5238
Literacy Development in Infants and Toddlers: Best Practices for the SLP

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CEUs/Hours Offered: AG Bell - LSLS/1.0 Domain 9, CE-SPC-13-065; ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; CASLPA/1.0; IL EITP/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S1370/1.0

Course Abstract

This course, the second in a two-part series, focuses on providing the speech-language pathologist with specific strategies to facilitate early literacy skills in children birth to three years of age. Literacy milestones, techniques and activities to promote literacy development, and ways to enhance print literacy are discussed. Part one focuses on the origins of emergent literacy theory, knowledge and skills associated with early literacy, and the relationship between emergent literacy and oral language from a research perspective.
Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.

This course was recorded on January 13, 2012

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Course Learning Outcomes

Preview Exam
  • After this course, participants will be able to identify literacy behaviors expected for infants and toddlers.
  • After this course, participants will be able to describe activities to promote literacy development in infants and toddlers.
  • After this course, participants will be able to name reading strategies that facilitate early literacy skills.
  • After this course, participants will be able to identify books that are developmentally appropriate for infants and toddlers.

Time-ordered Agenda

0-15 Minutes Introduction and Overview
15-50 Minutes Evidence-based Intervention Strategies
50-55 Minutes Future Research
55-60 Minutes Conclusion; Q&A

Average Rating (123 Reviews)

Most Recent Comments
Review by: Member on June 6, 2013
LIST OF BOOKS
Review by: Member on May 22, 2013
I appreciate the book list appendix as well as many specific examples throughout the presentation
Review by: Member on May 4, 2013
I loved this presentation! I appreciate the book lists and resources! This is great information that I can share with preschool teachers and parents of infants/toddlers. I was very inspired listening to this podcast!
Review by: Member on April 9, 2013
It gave books to read to the children.
Review by: Member on January 22, 2013
There are excellent examples of what seems to be common sense and i love the handout to give to parents.
Review by: Member on January 11, 2013
very informative
Review by: Member on January 4, 2013
Very useful information that I can use next week!
Review by: Member on December 30, 2012
It is research based and practical for clinical application
Review by: Member on December 29, 2012
clear n concise, very interesting!
Review by: Member on December 29, 2012
Well organized and presented. A lot of review for me.
Review by: Member on December 23, 2012
Organizational structure of presentation of content was excellent.
Review by: Member on December 14, 2012
Specific examples and resource lists.
Review by: Member on December 13, 2012
Relevant to me & my preschool students and me & my children at home. Challenged some concepts about literacy development. To hear that joint writing is more important than reading out loud-wow!
Review by: Member on December 10, 2012
easy to follow
Review by: Member on November 18, 2012
The information was very functional. The listener could begin to implement the strategies immediately. Explicit lists of recommended books for children was an unexpected bonus.
Review by: Member on November 14, 2012
A good reminder of all of the positive benefits of reading and that it is important to begin at an early age. She gave very specific suggestions on how to incorporate reading into early intervention.
Review by: Member on November 6, 2012
fantastic
Review by: Member on October 17, 2012
The book list is very very helpful.
Review by: Member on September 16, 2012
Knowledgeable and references to research.
Review by: Member on August 3, 2012
Good course :)
Review by: Member on July 27, 2012
Useful information, excellent teaching style, precise, easy to listen to, love this presenter and her expertise.
Review by: Member on July 14, 2012
It was very clear and easy to follow the course outline. She gave examples of what she was explaining as to how you would use that principle in reading with a child. I liked the list of books and finding out the many different aspects of literacy development and techniques of teaching them. I also felt that I could easily share this information with parents.
Review by: Member on July 1, 2012
The speaker explained each strategy in an organized and functional way
Review by: Member on June 27, 2012
Loved the list of books provided that are excellent for reading to our children.
Review by: Member on June 13, 2012
Clearly organized and practical information that can be immediately utilized with my caseload.
Review by: Member on May 16, 2012
I learned more about the benefits of joint writing activities.
Review by: Member on May 15, 2012
I loved the practical applications of research into practice in a fun, interactive way for some of our youngest clients.
Review by: Member on April 22, 2012
Lots of practical information. Good information to share with parents
Review by: Member on April 3, 2012
She gave a reference list for the materials that work well with her goals.
Review by: Member on March 22, 2012
enjoyed the information presented, I will implement these techniques immediately with my clients and share this knowledge with the parents as well
Review by: Member on March 20, 2012
The organization of the material was very helpful. The information helped to frame early intervention with regard to language impairment as an opportunity to work on the basics of literacy.
Review by: Member on March 8, 2012
Great information, presented well
Review by: Member on February 17, 2012
Descriptions of specific literacy facilitation strategies were helpful
Review by: Member on February 13, 2012
I liked how organized it was. It was very applicable to therapy, with details and information about how to easily incorporate this information and enhance your therapy.
Review by: Member on February 8, 2012
Nice to see some of the new research on emerging literacy skills.
Review by: Member on January 30, 2012
Concrete examples & specific books listed
Review by: Member on January 23, 2012
Organization of material and examples.
Review by: Member on January 20, 2012
It was very informative, well structured, and provided clear examples.
Review by: Member on January 17, 2012
I actually teach this very subject as PD---it was such a well-organized, inclusive presentation; i loved it.
Review by: Member on January 16, 2012
good info

Course Information

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Course Presenter

margot e kelman

Margot E. Kelman, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Margot Kelman, Ph.D., CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist in private practice and clinical supervisor at Wichita State University. Her interests are in early childhood speech, language, and literacy development. Dr. Kelman currently supervises the Toddler Emergent Language and Literacy Playgroup at Wichita State University. 

There are no affiliations or financial interests in corporate organizations with commercial products related to this presentation.

Disclosure: This presenter has no relevant financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

Continuing Education Information

CEUs/Hours Offered: AG Bell - LSLS/1.0 Domain 9, CE-SPC-13-065; ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; CASLPA/1.0; IL EITP/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S1370/1.0

Passing an online exam will be required to earn continuing education credit.

Please Note: The CEU exam and course evaluation must be completed within 30 days of course registration.

To participate in the course, complete the CEU exam and earn continuing education credit, you must be a CEU Total Access member.

AG Bell - Listening and Spoken Language Credential

This course is offered for 1 hour(s) of CE Credit from the AG Bell Academy for Listening and Spoken Language. For an explanation of content areas, please view pdf listing all 9 "domains."

American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.

This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional Area)

Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

Certified members of the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) can accumulate continuing education equivalents (CEEs) for their participation with SpeechPathology.com. One hour of coursework equals 1 CEE. All CASLPA members are encouraged to participate in on-going education.

Illinois Early Intervention Training Program

The Illinois Early Intervention Training Program has approved this event for 1.0 hours of EI credential credit. See http://www.illinoiseitraining.org/page.aspx?module=15 for information about credit areas.

Kansas Dept of Health & Environment

Approved for 1 continuing education clock hour(s) for Kansas licensed Speech Pathologists by the Kansas Department of Health andEnvironment. Long-Term Sponsorship number: LTS-S1370.

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