Understanding Disproportionality of Speech-Language Impairment (SLI) within the School Setting
Course: #11157Level: Introductory 1 Hour 4751 Reviews
This course examines the disproportionate identification of students for Speech-Language Impairment (SLI) services in educational settings. Discussion includes exploring evidence-based factors contributing to over-identification across diverse student populations and learning practical strategies to improve evaluation accuracy. The course provides actionable frameworks for implementing equitable referral processes, culturally responsive assessment practices, and targeted intervention approaches to ensure appropriate SLI identification and support services.
On Demand
Course Type: Video, Audio
CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Introductory, Professional; Calif SLPAB/1.0; IACET/0.1; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.0; SAC/1.0
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to explain processes that may be in place within their district that can lead to a pattern of disproportionality in Speech-Language Impairment (SLI) identification.
- After this course, participants will be able to discuss current referral and assessment practices to determine whether they align with equitable and data-driven decision-making.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify potential solutions that could be applied to distinguish between language differences and true speech-language impairments within the student population.
Course created on March 20, 2025
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-20 Minutes | Potential causes for overidentification around SLI |
| 20-35 Minutes | Review of how to evaluate your process, procedures, etc., to determine SLI qualification |
| 35-55 Minutes | Discuss potential solutions that could be applied to distinguish speech-language impairments within the student population |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
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4751 ReviewsPresented By
Allison Solberg
MA CCC-SLP
Allison Solberg has been a practicing speech-language pathologist for almost thirteen years. Currently, she works at the Educational Service Center of Lorain County as a Supervisor for Speech and Hearing Services. Prior to being hired through the ESC of Lorain County, she worked as a speech-language pathologist for various school districts around the Cleveland, Ohio, area for several years. Allison's career initially began in the hospital setting before transitioning to the school setting. Working in various settings has taught her to be a flexible thinker and to challenge herself to think "outside of the box."
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Financial: Allison Solberg received an honorarium for this course. Non financial: Allison Solberg has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by SpeechPathology.com, a Continued site.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.
Introductory Level
0.10 ASHA CEUs
California Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Board
SpeechPathology.com is approved by the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board as a Continuing Professional Development Provider, approval number PDP 268. This course may meet the requirements for 1.00 hours of continuing education credit for speech-language pathologists as required by the California Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Board. The responsibility for determining whether or not this specific course counts toward an individual's requirements for license renewal is up to the individual. Please refer to the CA state board rules regarding allowable topics and self-study limits: https://www.speechandhearing.ca.gov/licensees/slp-au_cpd_req.shtml Live webinars on SpeechPathology.com are not included in the self-study limit under California professional development guidelines.
International Association for Continuing Education and Training
Continued, LLC, DBA SpeechPathology.com, is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). Continued complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, Continued is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. continued, LLC, is authorized by IACET to offer 0.10 CEUs for this program.
Kansas Dept for Aging and Disability Services
Approved for 1.00 continuing education clock hour(s) for Kansas licensed Speech Pathologists by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. Long-Term Sponsorship number: LTS-S1370.
Speech-Language and Audiology Canada
Clinically certified members of Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC) can accumulate continuing education equivalents (CEEs) for their participation with SpeechPathology.com. One hour of coursework equals 1 CEE. All SAC members are encouraged to participate in on-going education.